Netflix Crashes as Millions Binge 'Stranger Things' Finale

• Netflix experienced a brief crash on December 31 during the premiere of the 'Stranger Things' series finale.
• Millions of fans logged in at midnight to watch "Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up," causing the streaming platform to falter.
• Viewers encountered an error message: "Something went wrong. Sorry, we're having trouble with your request."
• This isn't the first time; Netflix also crashed on November 26 with the release of Season 5, Volume 1.
• The final episode, running 2 hours and 8 minutes, was the longest in the series and also premiered in theaters.

Why It Matters: Netflix briefly crashed on New Year's Eve due to high demand for the 'Stranger Things' finale.