“Dahmer”: Netflix removes the LGBTQ tag after the backlash

After many complaints from members of the LGBTQIA + community, Netflix has removed the LGBTQ series imprinted on its platform from the “Dahmer: An American Cannibal” series.

At the moment on Brazilian Netflix, the series is classified into the genres of series “police”, “drama about social issues”, “horror”, among others. But until last Friday, “Dahmer” was also classified as an “LGBTQ series”.

According to Variety, the tag was officially removed on September 23 after users complained on social media, protesting Netflix’s characterization of the series of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer as LGBTQ.

Journalist Josh Charles commented on the matter on his Twitter account: “I keep thinking of Netflix branding the Dahmer series as LGBTQ + and howling. They really think murder and cannibalism are an important part of our culture either […?]”.

Another user said, “If I’m going to be in my shoes let me know, but does anyone else think it’s really disgusting for @netflix to list Dahmer in #LGBTQ, especially when the True Crime tag would work?” He said.

The LGBTQ tag has been used in various Netflix content, including series such as “Heartstopper”, “Sex Education” and “Everything Sucks”, however these series carry inspiring messages that seek to empower the community.

In turn, “Dahmer” examines the crimes of American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, through the point of view of the victims – mostly homosexual men and boys – and their families, with a strong focus on the failures of American institutions to prevent crime. advancement of his crimes. The series debuted at # 1 on Netflix and has already amassed more than 196 million hours watched.

Despite the initial success of the ratings, “Dahmer” creators, including famed producer Ryan Murphy, were targeted for a variety of reasons. One is from the family of one of Jeffrey Dahmer’s victims, Errol Lindsey. Errol’s cousin and sister have spoken openly, claiming that the series has “retraumatized” the families and that the production has not contacted them to talk about the series.

“Dahmer: An American Cannibal” is available on Netflix.

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