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Mumbai, Nov 27: The highly anticipated Volume 1 of Stranger Things Season 5 caused a brief hiccup for Netflix users on Wednesday when the streaming service temporarily crashed shortly after the premiere at 5 p.m. PT. Fans took to social media in droves, expressing frustration and pleading for the service to recover.

“NETFLIX FIX YOURSELF RIGHT NOW BRO, IVE BEEN WAITING THREE YEARS,” one user wrote on X, while another added, “OH MY GOD NETFLIX PLS FIX YOURSELF I WANNA WATCH.” Hundreds more commented on Instagram, seeking immediate access to the new episodes.

Netflix confirmed that some members experienced issues streaming on TV devices, but service was restored within five minutes. Co-creator Ross Duffer had previously shared that Netflix had increased bandwidth by 30 percent to prevent crashes, though it wasn’t enough to handle the initial surge in viewership.

Set in the fall of 1987, Season 5 follows the Hawkins gang as they prepare for the final battle against Vecna while the town is placed under military quarantine, complicating their mission and intensifying their search for Eleven. Volume 1 is now streaming, with Volume 2 set for December 25 and the series finale releasing in theaters on December 31.

The star-studded cast includes Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, and Linda Hamilton, among others.

Critics note that the season captures the nostalgic essence of the characters while preparing for their final journeys. Stranger Things fans can now binge Volume 1 ahead of the climactic conclusion later this month.