Netflix faces backlash in the U.K. and Ireland after its official account posted content referencing a “neck injury” on the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The post features a clip from the show “The Gentlemen” with a caption that says, “Nearly did himself a neck injury.”
Some users interpret the timing as insensitive or mocking, and some call for boycotts and say they have canceled subscriptions. Fox News reports Netflix clarifies that it did not intend to mock Kirk and denies that the post is related to the assassination beyond its entertainment context.
The Washington Times frames the issue primarily through the backlash and boycott calls, focusing on how the post’s date and wording led to public criticism. Both outlets agree on the existence of the post, the anniversary timing, and Netflix’s denial of any mocking intent, while differing mainly in emphasis on the scale of the reaction versus Netflix’s response.
