Is Netflix Down Right Now?
On November 26, tens of thousands of Netflix users reported problems using the service, with over 10,000 outage reports logged on Downdetector in a short span.
A large share of users complained that videos were not streaming properly, while many others reported server connection errors, which directly affects loading of specific titles like Stranger Things.
Netizens reaction
Link with Stranger Things Season 5
The outage coincided with the highly anticipated release of Stranger Things Season 5, which drove a big spike in traffic as many users tried to stream it at the same time.
Fans on social media specifically mentioned waiting all day for Stranger Things, only to find Netflix down or the show not loading, suggesting congestion or temporary overload rather than a regional content issue.
Is Netflix or Stranger Things broken?
So far, there is no confirmed technical cause publicly shared, and the issue appears to be on Netflix’s side, not a bug or removal specific to Stranger Things.
This is not the first time a Stranger Things drop has briefly overwhelmed Netflix; a similar short outage happened when the last two episodes of Season 4 were released in July 2022.
What you can try?
If Stranger Things is not loading for you, the problem is most likely the ongoing or recent outage and high traffic, so normal troubleshooting may not help until Netflix stabilizes.
Still, you can try basic steps:
- Refresh the app or web page and try again after a few minutes.
- Log out and log back into your Netflix account.
- Restart your device and router to rule out local network glitches.
When it should work?
The first volume of Stranger Things Season 5 is already live on Netflix, and users have been able to watch once the service recovers in their region.
If the outage has been resolved but you still cannot load the show while other titles work fine, wait a bit and then contact Netflix support, as there could be a lingering account- or region-specific issue.
Disclaimer:
The information provided is based on user reports and current trends. Technical issues may vary by region, and Netflix support should be contacted for account-specific concerns.
