Late Friday night, streaming giant Netflix suffered a major outage affecting tens of thousands of users across the United States. As anticipation built for the high-stakes boxing match between legends Mike Tyson and rising star Jake Paul, users found themselves unable to access the platform.

According to outage tracking service Downdetector.com, by 10:35 p.m. ET (0335 GMT on Saturday), the number of reported issues had surged to 85,021. The outage was felt most acutely in major cities such as New York, Seattle, and Los Angeles, with scattered complaints emerging from other parts of the country.

Despite the widespread disruption, Netflix has remained tight-lipped about the incident, providing no immediate comments to inquiries from media outlets like Reuters. This isn't the first time Netflix has experienced outages during significant live events. Past instances, such as the brief service interruption during the live stream of the dating reality show "Love is Blind" last April, highlight how increased user traffic can often lead to service instability during critical moments.

As streaming becomes the forefront of entertainment, users are left wondering if Netflix can devise better strategies to handle sudden surges in traffic. With the upcoming holiday season and a slew of new content releases on the horizon, one can only hope that streaming enthusiasts will be able to enjoy their shows without unexpected interruptions. With many platforms vying for viewer attention, Netflix’s ability to provide a stable experience may ultimately determine its place at the top of the streaming game.

Stay tuned for updates as we follow Netflix’s response and the ongoing conversation surrounding this outage!