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

Netflix’s UK & Ireland X account posted an image from ‘The Gentlemen’ with the caption “Nearly did himself a neck injury,” sparking accusations of mocking Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of his assassination. The company denied the claim, stating the post referenced a plot point from the series and called comparisons “ludicrous.” Several conservative figures criticized Netflix for the post, which remained visible on the account.

• Netflix denied its UK & Ireland X account post about a “neck injury” was a reference to Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
• The post featured an image from the Netflix series ‘The Gentlemen’ with the caption, “Nearly did himself a neck injury.”
• Conservative users accused Netflix of mocking Kirk on the anniversary of his death, calling the post “disgusting.”
• A Netflix spokesperson stated the post referenced a series plot point and denied any link to real-world events, calling the comparison “inaccurate and ludicrous.”
• The post remained viewable on the Netflix account as of Thursday evening.
• The article also mentions criticism universities received for planning “Kirkiversary” celebrations and quotes TPUSA reporter Savanah Hernandez on safety concerns and the importance of dialogue.