The Netflix Blackwashing Parodies emerged as a satirical critique of the streaming giant's casting choices in its original series and documentaries. The trend gained massive traction following controversies surrounding the casting of historical figures or the race-swapping of established characters from anime and literature. Usually presented as a multi-panel comparison, the meme shows the Original or History version alongside a vastly different Netflix version, often subverting expectations for comedic effect. It highlights internet debates regarding diversity, historical accuracy, and corporate virtue signaling, serving as a go-to template for poking fun at modern media adaptation tropes.