The Pentagon has criticized Netflix, calling its shows ‘woke garbage’ after the release of Boots, a hit drama about a gay Marine cadet. Although they did not directly target the show, the statement was released after the release of the show. A still from Netflix’s ‘Boots’. The Pentagon has publicly criticized Netflix following the success of its new drama Boots, which tells the story of a gay Marine cadet’s boot camp experience in the 1990s. Pentagon slams Netflix, calls streamer’s content ‘woke garbage’ In response to an inquiry from Entertainment Weekly about the show, Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson did not directly attack the series itself, but issued a scathing rebuke of Netflix’s programming in general. “Under President Trump and Secretary Hegseth, the U.S. military is restoring the warrior ethos,” Wilson said in a statement. “Our standards across the board are elite, uniform and sex-neutral because the weight of a backpack or a person doesn’t care if you are a man, a woman, gay or straight. We will not compromise our standards to satisfy an ideological agenda, unlike Netflix whose leadership consistently produces and feeds woke trash to their audience and children.” The comments appear to be part of a broader criticism of the streaming platform, which has faced backlash from right-wing figures over its inclusive programming in recent months. Why is Netflix facing backlash? Earlier this year, Netflix faced controversy after canceling Dead End: Paranormal Park, an animated series with a transgender main character — a move that sparked both outrage among fans and renewed boycotts from conservative groups. Despite the Pentagon’s comments, Boots has been a breakout success for Netflix, regularly holding the No. 1 spot on the platform’s Top 10 TV Shows list since premiering on October 9, 2025. What is Boots about? The series stars 13 Reasons Why actor Miles Heizer as Cameron Cope, a closeted teenager from Louisiana who joins the US Marine Corps, and is based on Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine. Created by Andy Parker, Boots reimagines White’s 1979 spill tale for a 1990s setting, following Cope as he navigates the challenges of military life, friendship and identity against a backdrop of rigid discipline and societal expectations. The show also stars Max Parker as Sergeant Liam Robert Sullivan and Vera Farmiga as Cameron’s mother, Barbara Cope. The series earned strong reviews for its sensitive portrayal of LGBTQ+ identity within a hypermasculine military environment, with critics praising the mix of authenticity, humor and emotional depth. Where can you watch Boots? The show is available to stream on Netflix. Get latest real-time updates Stay updated with latest trends, India, world and US news. Business NewsNewsUs NewsPentagon targets Netflix over hit series Boots, claims its content is ‘woke trash’ – Here’s what we know More
Pentagon targets Netflix over hit series Boots, claims its content is ‘woke trash’ – here’s what we know
