As a seasoned streaming enthusiast and long-suffering buffering victim, I must say Netflix’s recent foray into live events has left me with a mix of excitement and dread. The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight was a spectacle to behold, but the technical glitches were nothing short of infuriating.
Netflix might have attracted around 60 million households to view the contest between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, yet they chose not to disclose the number of those households that were irritated with the streaming service due to technical difficulties such as buffering problems while attempting to enjoy the much-hyped confrontation.
Howard Stern is advising the streaming platform to organize things effectively first, as they plan to broadcast two significant NFL games on Christmas Day.
He expressed to his Sirius XM audience on Monday that many people are extremely upset. Messing with their football can lead to serious consequences. It’s important to avoid such actions. Frankly, I’m not clear on the specifics, but it needs to function smoothly.
In a post on X, Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, expressed his frustration: “I’m stuck in the usual torment, unsure if my internet keeps dropping or if Netflix is endlessly buffering and unbearable for everyone.” Later in the night, he reiterated, “It seems Netflix wasn’t prepared for this. This streaming experience is intolerable.
As a dedicated fan, I must admit, Netflix’s response to the subscribers’ frustration was quite cleverly worded. Instead of owning up to potential issues with their live viewing system, they spun it as if the massive success of the boxing event left their buffering systems “on the ropes.” Essentially, they’re saying that our overwhelming enthusiasm for the event caused the slight hiccups in their service. Quite an interesting perspective!
As a dedicated fan, I’ve got to say that, according to my understanding from Bloomberg’s report, Elizabeth Stone, our CTO, penned an internal note to us employees about the recent launch. She acknowledged the vast scale of the event brought forth technical challenges, yet commended the team for prioritizing stream stability for most viewers.
On December 25th, I’m excited that Netflix will air the Super Bowl LVII matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers, followed by a clash between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens. What makes this even more thrilling is that Beyoncé is set to grace the stadium for the halftime show, and unlike her last significant visit to Houston, she’s expected to perform this time around. Interestingly, this will be the first time she’ll sing tracks from her “Cowboy Carter” album live, which I can hardly wait for!
Previously, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, shared that they made a significant investment in live content last year, focusing on areas such as comedy, reality TV, sports, and beyond. She emphasized that there are no annual events, whether they are sports-related or not, that can match the viewership of NFL football games. Now, she’s thrilled to announce that the NFL’s Christmas Day games will be exclusively available on Netflix.
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2024-11-19 01:24