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Netflix UK Responds to “Neck Injury” Caption Backlash

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 2:11 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Netflix UK posted an X caption “Nearly did himself a neck injury” on September 10, 2026, referencing Charlie Kirk’s anniversary.
The post showed season 2 screenshots of “The Gentlemen” with Theo James and Kaya Scodelario.
Netflix spokesperson said the caption referenced the series plot and called any real-world link “ludicrous.”
Rudy Giuliani urged followers to cancel Netflix subscriptions, calling the post “pure evil.”

History

Historical Context

Netflix’s 2013 binge release of the 13-episode political drama House of Cards triggered conservative criticism that intensified scrutiny of the platform’s influence and media-policy debates. The surge in subscribers spurred expansion into six European markets in September 2014. By September 10 2026, heightened political visibility has revived calls for stricter content-review protocols.

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Story summary

Netflix UK posted an X caption “Nearly did himself a neck injury” on September 10, 2026, referencing Charlie Kirk’s anniversary.
The post showed season 2 screenshots of “The Gentlemen” with Theo James and Kaya Scodelario.
Netflix spokesperson said the caption referenced the series plot and called any real-world link “ludicrous.”
Rudy Giuliani urged followers to cancel Netflix subscriptions, calling the post “pure evil.”

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