October 2, 2025 — Elon Musk has sparked renewed calls for people to cancel their Netflix subscriptions following controversy over the animated series Dead End: Paranormal Park, a show that was canceled by Netflix in 2023 but remains available for streaming.
The series, which features a transgender teenage protagonist, has been criticized by some conservative groups for promoting LGBTQ+ themes to children.
While the show’s cancellation came two years ago, it returned to public attention after the creator, Hamish Steele, was accused of making derogatory comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk following his death in September 2025. Steele has denied making such remarks, but the allegations circulated widely online.
Musk amplified the backlash on X (formerly Twitter), urging users to “Cancel Netflix for the health of your kids” and sharing posts from subscribers who had already left the platform. His comments have fueled a renewed #CancelNetflix movement and drawn national attention to the debate over children’s media, LGBTQ+ representation, and corporate content decisions.
Public responses have been mixed. Some viewers supported Musk’s stance and announced they were canceling subscriptions, while others defended Netflix’s programming choices and stressed the importance of representation and creative freedom in media.
The controversy also touches on broader social and political debates. Critics of Netflix have linked Musk’s call to concerns about “woke” corporate culture and diversity initiatives, while defenders say the attention illustrates how social media can amplify individual disputes into larger cultural debates.
Netflix has not publicly addressed the latest wave of criticism. Media analysts are watching to see if the renewed boycott will have any measurable impact on subscriber numbers or the company’s stock.
As discussions around representation, social media influence, and corporate responsibility continue, the controversy over a two-year-old canceled show underscores how quickly old content can be revived in the current cultural climate.