Netflix UK and Ireland has denied suggestions that a recent social media post about The Gentlemen season 2 was a reference to the death of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk. On September 10, the streaming service posted images of The Gentlemen characters Eddie Horniman (played by Theo James) and Susie Glass (played by Kaya Scodelario) on X, with the caption "Nearly did himself a neck injury." The post was made on the anniversary of Kirk’s death, leading some to speculate that the message was a satirical comment on his assassination. However, Netflix has clarified that the post was directly related to the plot of the show, which returned for its second season on September 3. A spokesperson for Netflix told Metro that the post had "no link to sensitive real-world events" and called the connection "inaccurate and ludicrous." Charlie Kirk, co-founder of the conservative organization The Turning Point, was killed on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University in Utah. He was shot in the neck approximately 20 minutes into the event, in front of an audience of around 3,000 people. The incident shocked the public and sparked widespread discussion about political violence in the United States. Following the shooting, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson was arrested and later charged with aggravated murder. Prosecutors have stated that they are seeking the death penalty, alleging that the attack was politically motivated. The case has drawn significant attention due to the high-profile nature of both the victim and the alleged perpetrator. On September 1, 2026, Robinson entered a plea of not guilty to the charges against him. The trial is expected to be a major legal event, with implications for how such cases are handled in the U.S. justice system. Meanwhile, Netflix continues to emphasize that its content is purely fictional and unrelated to real-world events.