Netflix has landed in hot water over Dead End: Paranormal Park , the animated series created by London-based artist Hamish Steele. The controversy exploded after Steele, who is openly queer, made comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death, remarks that have now dragged the streamer straight into a political and cultural storm.
Also at the centre of the backlash is the show’s lead character, who happens to be transgender. Critics, especially conservatives, are slamming Netflix for “pushing a woke agenda” on younger audiences and allowing what they claim is “adult political messaging” to seep into children’s programming. Furious users are flooding forums and social media with boycott calls, pointing out that the show isn’t rated PG-13 despite tackling identity themes th