An X post shared by the Netflix UK & Ireland account has come under fire after accusations by MAGA influencers that it was intended to ridicule the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The post, however, appears to have nothing to do with the event, and was instead a reference intended for Guy Ritchie fans who had recently watched Season 2 of the Netflix series The Gentlemen.
The post, which included the caption “Nearly did himself a neck injury,” was a reference to a scene from The Gentlemen that involves Eddie (Theo James) marrying Italian countess Isabella (Benedetta Porcaroli), with the jilted Susie (Kaya Scodelario) exiting the cathedral. The scene, to be clear, involves zero references to guns or assassination of any kind. The title of the video is also inaccurate, as Susie is not in tears.
Confusion and Backlash
The post did occur on the one year anniversary of Kirk’s death, leading to folks including Matt Walsh, Kevin Sorbo, and Libs of TikTok leading a mass call for people to cancel their Netflix subscriptions. The confusion and backlash were sparked by the misinterpretation of the post, which was not intended to reference the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Despite the controversy, The Gentlemen Season 2 is available for streaming now on Netflix. The show, created by Guy Ritchie, has received positive reviews from fans and critics alike. The scene from the show that was referenced in the Netflix UK & Ireland post can be watched below, and it clearly has no connection to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
A Call to Action
Those who are considering canceling their Netflix subscriptions due to the misunderstanding may want to reconsider, as The Gentlemen Season 2 is a highly acclaimed series that is worth watching. Additionally, the post from Netflix UK & Ireland was not intended to be disrespectful or insensitive, but rather a lighthearted reference to a popular show.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding the Netflix UK & Ireland post has been blown out of proportion due to a misunderstanding. The post was not intended to ridicule the assassination of Charlie Kirk, but rather to reference a scene from The Gentlemen. Fans of the show and those who are interested in watching it can still stream The Gentlemen Season 2 on Netflix, without fear of supporting a company that is insensitive to tragic events.
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