The word can be dark, Mary. And uncertain, and cruel. The only thing that matters is that we face it together. No matter what happens, y o u a r e m y l i g h t.
@CWReign: This is how royalty rings in the new year. Happy New Year from #Reign!
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♧ One year of Frary ♧
Report the CW's Failure to Warn Before Airing Traumatic Rape Scene
For anyone who was upset that the CW refused to air an advisory prior to the 12/4 episode of Reign which depicted the brutal onscreen rape of Mary Stuart, please file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission. Their failure to warn beforehand may have very well violated the FCC’s definition of indecency and the network should be held accountable. They blatantly and deliberately chose to go for shock value over respecting the fact that many of their viewers are victims of sexual assault who could be triggered by watching a graphic rape. At the very least, viewers deserved to have the informed CHOICE whether or not to watch an episode involving the graphic rape of the main character. Here is the link to file a complaint:
Please include the facts that the rape was portrayed onscreen and that you could tell when the rapist entered Mary. And that the rape involved an underage character being raped by a much older man. These facts are important based on the FCC’s definition of indecency. If you are not in the US, you will need a US address and phone number. If in doubt, maybe an American friend can help. :)
