why did elon say cancel netflix

Elon Musk said "cancel Netflix" as part of a campaign urging his followers to boycott the streaming service. He accused Netflix of promoting a "transgender woke agenda" and "transgender propaganda," highlighting controversy over a Netflix children's animated series called "Dead End: Paranormal Park," which features a transgender character and is rated suitable for young children. Musk said canceling Netflix is "for the health of your kids," amplifying criticism from conservative social media accounts reacting to the show and its creator. He also canceled his own Netflix subscription and encouraged his 227 million followers to follow suit. The controversy intensified after Netflix's show creator, Hamish Steele, was accused by conservative accounts of making offensive comments related to a political assassination. Netflix's stock dropped after Musk's posts, but the series had already been canceled in 2023 after two seasons. Musk's call is part of his broader involvement in culture wars, particularly around transgender issues, which have personal resonance given his daughter's public transition. Despite the backlash, Netflix has not issued a direct response but stresses its right to free speech in content creation.