People are mad at Netflix largely due to a controversy involving the animated series "Dead End: Paranormal Park," which featured a transgender lead character. This show, created by Hamish Steele, was criticized by some who claimed it promoted pro-transgender content to children. The controversy escalated when Steele made derogatory remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was recently shot dead. Elon Musk and other right-wing figures publicly called for a boycott of Netflix, urging their followers to cancel subscriptions "for the health of your kids" because of Netflix's content and its inclusive diversity policies. This sparked a wave of cancellations and significant backlash against Netflix, including a dip in its stock price. Key points:
- The series "Dead End: Paranormal Park" included transgender themes and was aimed, in part, at younger audiences.
- The creator made offensive comments about Charlie Kirk, which further fueled outrage.
- Elon Musk amplified the call for a Netflix boycott, influencing many to cancel their subscriptions.
- The backlash is tied to broader cultural disputes over LGBTQ content and representation in media.
- Netflix had already canceled the show in 2023, but the controversy resurfaced recently.
This situation reflects a clash in public opinion over Netflix's content choices and approach to diversity, leading to notable public and investor reactions in 2025.
