Netflix clarifies controversial 'neck injury' post on Charlie Kirk's assassination anniversary

Netflix (NFLX.OQ) addressed social media backlash following a post made by its UK & Ireland X account that drew criticism from conservative commentators. The post featured promotional images from the television series "The Gentlemen" alongside the caption "Nearly did himself a neck injury." Several commentators and public figures accused the streaming company of making an insensitive reference to the September 10, 2025 assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, prompting some online calls for subscriber cancellations. In response to inquiries, a Netflix spokesperson strongly rejected the allegations, characterizing comparisons between the social media post and real-world events as "inaccurate and ludicrous." The company clarified that the post directly referred to a narrative plot point from season two of "The Gentlemen," which premiered on September 3. Despite the public relations friction, the event is expected to have limited material impact on Netflix's core business fundamentals and subscriber metrics.