Netflix Faces Major Subscription Cancellations Following Creator's Controversial Comments About Charlie Kirk's Assassination

Elon Musk has cancelled his Netflix subscription too.

Netflix is currently facing a significant increase in subscription cancellations related to its animated series Dead End: Paranormal Park and controversial statements made by the show's creator, Hamish Steele.

Last month, Steele generated considerable backlash after commenting on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, referring to him as a "Nazi." This comment deeply offended many viewers, leading numerous subscribers to cancel their Netflix memberships in protest.

When UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer shared a tribute to Kirk on social media, Steele responded with harsh criticism, writing, "Why the f**k are you even commenting on this, d***k***d? You sympathy for any of the families being slaughtered by your weapons but a random Nazi gets shot and its public statement. You're such a ducking shit evil."

Hamish Steele : Creator of Dead End: Paranormal Park on NetflixOf course he's a Freak !! pic.twitter.com/UWkADRg6JI

NDTV has not independently verified the screenshots of Steele's comment circulating on social media. He has since protected his posts on X.

Though Dead End: Paranormal Park concluded in 2023 after two seasons, the show's portrayal of Barney, a transgender character, and his family dynamics continues to spark online debates.

Matt Van Swol, formerly a nuclear scientist with the Department of Energy, has accused Netflix of promoting pro-trans content and hosting work from a director who celebrated Kirk's death. "Just cancelled my Netflix subscription. If you employ someone who celebrated the murder of Charlie Kirk and makes content that pushes pro-trans content on my kids. You will NEVER get a dime of my money. It's simple as that," he stated on X.

Just cancelled my Netflix subscription.If you employ someone who celebrated the murder of Charlie Kirk and makes content that pushes pro-trans content on my kids......you will NEVER get a dime of my moneyIt's as simple as that. https://t.co/N8qFetvSsH pic.twitter.com/ROr5jFFunu

Elon Musk responded to Van Swol's post with a simple, "Same."

Same https://t.co/laEKx2n1Ms

One social media user commented, "Netflix is doubling down on pushing woke and trans ideology at children. Parents should think twice before letting their kids watch. Even Elon Musk has had enough and canceled his Netflix subscription today. Time to cancel Netflix."

Netflix is doubling down on pushing woke and trans ideology at children.Parents should think twice before letting their kids watch.Even Elon Musk has had enough and canceled his Netflix subscription today.Time to cancel Netflix. pic.twitter.com/XjCofo8Iav

Another user shared, "Just cancelled our Netflix membership. I asked wife and daughter if anyone is using it for any shows, both said No."

Just cancelled our Netflix membership.I asked wife and daughter if anyone is using it for any shows, both said No. pic.twitter.com/IYFdslHqaO

"Just cancelled my Netflix account. We will not support a company who pushes transgenderism on kids and employs someone who celebrates murder," wrote another subscriber.

JUST CANCELLED MY @netflix ACCOUNTWe will not support a company who pushes transgenderism on kids and employs someone who celebrates m*rderPost a screenshot below if you cancelled yours 👇👇 https://t.co/EhiPDKmNEw pic.twitter.com/RXVsG8hCZu

Charlie Kirk, a former aide to US President Donald Trump, was shot in the neck at Utah Valley University on September 10. He was transported to the hospital for emergency surgery but ultimately died from his injuries. Tyler Robinson, his alleged assassin, was apprehended two days after the shooting.