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Netflix Permanently Pulls Four Chris Lilley Shows Over Racial Depictions

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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefNetflix has removed four comedy shows featuring outspoken Australian performer Chris Lilley from its platform in Australia and New Zealand.Lilley’s questionable depictions of characters in a range of shows have previously raised questions about racial discrimination.

Now they have run afoul of the global reevaluation of Black people’s position in society, and their on-screen portrayal, following the death of George Floyd in the custody of U.S.

law enforcement.Netflix offered no direct comment on the matter, but confirmed to Variety that four shows starring Lilley have been removed permanently.

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