Netflix is facing backlash from subscribers after refusing to remove Russell Brand’s stand-up special from its streaming platform following the comedian’s recent conviction and prison sentencing.
Although the streamer has reportedly stopped promoting the 51-year-old’s comedy special, it will remain available to watch, a decision that has left many viewers outraged and threatening to cancel their subscriptions. Read more about his arrest and the backlash surrounding his stand-up below.
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Russell Brand Was Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Prison Following His Conviction
Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on November 9th after being found guilty of four offenses involving four women between 2004 and 2009. The former actor and comedian was convicted at Southwark Crown Court in London, with the judge criticizing his behavior during the sentencing hearing.
Following the sentencing, Netflix reportedly decided against completely removing the entertainer's 2018 stand-up special, Russell Brand: Re:Birth, from its platform. Filmed at London's Hackney Empire, the show sees the British comedian discuss his life, relationships, and experience becoming a father. While Netflix has stopped recommending the special to subscribers and removed it from standard search results, it has not taken it down entirely.
Netflix Subscribers Are Threatening To Boycott The Streaming Service Over Its Decision
Netflix's decision to keep the comedy special available has not gone over well with many subscribers, who believe the streaming giant should remove the program altogether. Despite the platform's decision to make the show more difficult to find, viewers are still able to access it, prompting angry reactions online and calls for people to cancel their subscriptions in protest.
"Everyone should cancel Netflix if you have any morals!" responded an X user.
"I feel like Russell must have done dirty, dirty things to someone important," suspected a user. "No other rationale explains the fixation and glee at obvious corruption."
"Was he ever funny?" asked a user. "This 'joke' wasn't funny in the least."
"Glad he's [going] away for a long time," a user wrote.
