Netflix went down on Saturday afternoon leaving millions of viewers across the globe without access to their favorite shows. Around 3:25 p.m., Netflix tweeted that it was aware of streaming issues and was working on a fix. Over two hours later, things were finally back up and running.
Hi all - we are aware of streaming issues and we are working quickly to solve them. We will update you when they are resolved.October 1, 2016
As you can imagine, people were not pleased one bit about the interruption during prime binge-watching hours. Here's how people handled it:
Netflix going down on a Saturday is just rudeOctober 1, 2016
Netflix is down! Panic!!October 1, 2016
Netflix going down = millions left stranded in reality after being unexpectedly ejected from their chosen portal in the universe generatorOctober 1, 2016
Netflix is down...So this is what life is likeOctober 1, 2016
When Netflix goes down in the middle of @LukeCage pic.twitter.com/JaFkeHqckCOctober 1, 2016
I talked to my family today. They seem like nice people. #netflix #NetflixdownOctober 1, 2016
Netflix is down on a Saturday afternoon. I consider this a domestic threat to our country & I'm over here like... pic.twitter.com/ReGvJculYvOctober 1, 2016
Netflix is down pic.twitter.com/tkjKmT8A8KOctober 1, 2016
Is this the Apocalypse, and do I need to start hoarding Blu-Rays?October 1, 2016
Netflix is down what am I supposed to do get a social life it's too late for that pic.twitter.com/G8kF4j1IxgOctober 1, 2016
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