Netflix responds after being accused of 'disgusting' Charlie Kirk assassination joke

Netflix has come under fire by social media users who claim one of its latest posts has made light of Charlie Kirk's death on his assassination anniversary.

Yesterday marked the date Kirk had been killed on just one year ago, which shocked the world and the political sphere all the same.

On 10 September 2025, Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University while speaking at an outdoor campus debate regarding trans right, guns, and some of his staunch political stances as a Republican.

Just last week, the suspected shooter, 23-year-old Tyler Robinson, pleaded not guilty to the murder of the 31-year-old.

He denied aggravated murder, and six other charges in connection with the shooting.

In light of the anniversary, people have made a connection online between a new post about an episode of Netflix's The Gentlemen.

On Thursday morning (September 10), Netflix's X account featured images from the show, which saw two screenshots of a wedding episode, where main character Eddie Horniman (Theo James), was looking back at his partner and will-they-won't-they love interest, Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario), during Horniman's wedding.

"Nearly did himself a neck injury," the account captioned the images.

However, because of the timing of the post, some believe this was a joke aimed at Kirk, who was shot in the neck one year ago to the day.

"This is DISGUSTING Netflix appears to be subtly mocking Charlie Kirk’s ass*ssination on this anniversary of his death. Woke Netflix hates us. So glad I cancelled my subscription," one user wrote.

Another agreed, writing: "Can’t wait for them to deny it, that should be a chuckle.”

The Federalist senior editor, John Daniel Davidson also handed in his two cents, writing online: "One of the great advantages of our time is that, if you’re a conservative, your enemies are totally open and honest about their desire to kill you and destroy everything you love. It’s clarifying. They don’t intend to live peaceably with us. Fine. Then we won’t live peaceably."

However, not everyone felt that way, with an account writing: "'Appears to be' is doing a lot of work for you here. Let’s calm down."

Someone else said: " I hate Netflix as much as the next guy, but this seems like a bit of a stretch. We spent years mocking liberals for reading into every coincidence, and now it seems like we’ve gone full circle."

Another write: " Is the mocking in the room with us? Cause if turning your neck is mocking Charlie Kirk then I mock him hundreds of times a day and so does everyone else.”

Then, Netflix also responded to the allegations in a statement to Fox News Digital, where a spokesperson denied the post was supposed to be a reference to Kirk.

"This post directly references a plot point from our U.K. series, 'The Gentlemen,' which launched its second season on Sept. 3. Suggestions that it has any link to sensitive real world events are inaccurate and ludicrous," they said.

UNILAD reached out to Netflix for comment.