Netflix has denied that a recent post on its United Kingdom and Ireland X account, referencing a character nearly suffering a "neck injury," was intended to mock the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The post appeared on the anniversary of Kirk's death.
On September 10, 2025, the anniversary of Kirk's assassination during a campus event at Utah Valley University, the Netflix UK & Ireland X account shared an image from the series "The Gentlemen." The post read, "Nearly did himself a neck injury," and depicted a character, Eddie Horniman, looking back at another character, Susie Glass.
Conservative users on X, formerly Twitter, reacted strongly, accusing Netflix of making light of Kirk's death. Libs of TikTok stated, "This is DISGUSTING Netflix appears to be subtly mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination on this anniversary of his death. Woke Netflix hates us."
Spencer Pratt, a former Los Angeles mayoral candidate, commented on the company's financial backing of certain political figures. John Daniel Davidson, senior editor at The Federalist, noted the perceived openness of "enemies" to conservatives, suggesting a lack of desire for peaceful coexistence.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, a Netflix spokesperson called the suggestions of a connection to Kirk's death "inaccurate and ludicrous." The spokesperson clarified that the post directly referenced a plot point from the second season of "The Gentlemen," which premiered on September 3. The statement emphasized that the comparison to "sensitive real world events" was unfounded.
Alex Bruesewitz, a friend of Charlie Kirk, reflected on his friendship one year after Kirk's death. TPUSA reporter Savanah Hernandez acknowledged an increase in safety concerns for those associated with Turning Point USA following Kirk's assassination but stated it has emboldened the organization to continue its outreach efforts.
The post remained visible on the Netflix UK & Ireland account as of Thursday evening. In the year since Kirk's death, "Kirkiversary" celebrations planned by some universities also drew criticism.