Netflix is under growing pressure as a wave of cancellations spreads across the country, fueled by Elon Musk’s decision to end his subscription following outrage over children’s programming accused of promoting “trans” ideology and incendiary remarks about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The controversy centers on Hamish Steele, creator of the animated Netflix series “Dead End: Paranormal Park”
Shortly after Kirk’s assassination last month, Steele posted a profanity-filled rant on BlueSky.
“Why the fk are you even commenting on this, dickhead? You sympathy for any of the families being slaughtered by your weapons. but a random nazi gets shot and its a public statement. You’re such a fking evil s**t,” Steele wrote.
The comments were quickly amplified online after Libs of TikTok captured screenshots and shared them on X.
Conservative users erupted in anger, demanding to know why Netflix would employ a creator who appeared to celebrate Kirk’s murder.
Musk soon weighed in, labeling Steele “a groomer” and revealing that he had canceled his own Netflix membership.
Momentum for a broader boycott accelerated when Musk replied “Same” to former Department of Energy staffer Matt Van Swol, who also announced he was cutting ties with the streaming platform.
Within hours, X users began posting screenshots of their own cancellation notices.
One viral post declared, “JUST CANCELLED MY @netflix ACCOUNT. We will not support a company who pushes transgenderism on kids and employs someone who celebrates m*rder.”
Steele, who identifies with “he/they” pronouns and has been recognized by the LGBT advocacy group GLAAD, is now facing heightened scrutiny not only for his online tirade but also for the content of his show.
“Dead End: Paranormal Park”—adapted from Steele’s graphic novels—featured a storyline involving a trans-identifying character and was advertised as suitable for children as young as seven, according to The Blaze.
Critics argue the series represents a deliberate effort to normalize gender ideology in children’s programming.
Libs of TikTok issued a warning to parents on X, posting “Parents – BEWARE” alongside a clip from the show’s coming-out scene.
The series first premiered in 2022 but was dropped by Netflix after only two seasons in 2023, according to Breitbart.
Despite its short run, the program has returned to the spotlight as conservatives revisit concerns over the platform’s family content.
Steele has since locked his BlueSky account, but the backlash shows no signs of subsiding.
For Musk, his public stand carries considerable weight.
As one of the most visible tech leaders and the owner of X, his actions often spark cultural shifts that ripple far beyond his own following.
His cancellation not only boosted the boycott campaign but also reignited debate about whether Netflix is alienating families in pursuit of progressive cultural messaging.
Musk’s stance against Netflix also aligns with his broader campaign to combat what he has called the “woke mind virus.”
The billionaire has repeatedly warned that progressive ideology is “destroying civilization” and has spoken openly about his personal connection to the issue after his son transitioned.
Musk has said that this experience hardened his resolve to challenge companies and institutions he believes are promoting gender ideology to children.
Now, as more Americans announce their cancellations online, Netflix faces mounting pressure to respond.
The company has yet to issue a statement addressing Steele’s remarks or the renewed criticism of its children’s programming.
With the boycott gaining steam, the streaming giant finds itself in the crosshairs of a cultural battle that shows no sign of slowing down.
