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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Jim Manzon

Netflix Crashes as 'Stranger Things 5' Drops — But Noah Schnapp 'Zionism Is Sexy' Backlash Threatens to Overshadow Finale

Netflix faces recurring issues during Stranger Things launches, highlighting the pressure on streaming platforms during big releases. (PHOTO: STRANGER THINGS TV/INSTAGRAM)

Netflix's streaming platform experienced a brief outage on 26 November 2025, coinciding with the highly anticipated premiere of Stranger Things Season 5. Subscribers reported error messages such as 'Something went wrong', especially on television devices.

According to a Netflix spokesperson, the outage lasted approximately three minutes, with some users experiencing intermittent issues for a short period before the service was fully restored. This disruption occurred during peak viewing hours, causing frustration among fans eager to catch the new season.

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