Netflix did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Shortly after the controversy in 2021, Sarandos said that Netflix tries to “support creative freedom and artistic expression” and that he would classify hate speech as “something that would intentionally call for physically harming other people or even remove protections.”

Comedian Marc Maron called out Bill Maher on the "Pod Save America" podcast, arguing the "Real Time" host is "desperate" to stay relevant.