Netflix crashes within minutes of releasing Stranger Things series five

Viewers unable to watch episodes of long-awaited final series on TV when the streaming service briefly froze

A scene from the fifth and final series of Stranger Things. A day before the finale dropped, all previous Stranger Things seasons made it to Netflix’s top 10 shows charts, a first. Picture: Courtesy of Netflix

When Netflix crashed within minutes of releasing Stranger Things series five, it felt like a plot twist worthy of the sci-fi show itself.

Viewers were left unable to stream the opening episodes of the long-awaited final series, with many voicing their frustration on social media platforms.