Netflix has removed a "hurtful and derogatory" character from a forthcoming comedy series Uncoupled following a complaint.
Uncoupled stars Neil Patrick Harris, as a 40-something gay man called Michael who lives in New York City and thought his life was perfect - until his husband leaves him after being married for 17 years.
The series is created by Darren Star, a leading TV executive who also behind Sex And The City and Emily In Paris.
Ada Maris, a seasoned Mexican-American actress whose credits include Mayans MC and The Garcias, said she was shocked to find the small role of a housekeeper in Uncoupled’s first episode.
According to Variety, the character spoke in broken English and was introduced as being "nearly hysterical on the phone".
The Star Trek actress, 64, told the publication: "When I opened it and saw that it wasn’t even funny, it was hurtful and derogatory, I was shocked because I walked in expecting something very different given the way things are nowadays and the progress we’ve made."
Netflix said the character had been pulled from Uncoupled.
A representative said: "We’re sorry that Ms Maris had a negative experience, and this character will not appear in the series."
