Netflix is down, as Brits in lockdown report struggling to access the popular streaming service.
A number of users are reporting the steaming site and app is experiencing an outage in the UK and in other parts of the world, including the United States.
Millions in the UK have been tuning in to watch TV shows and movies while they obey the government lockdown orders to stay at home during the coronavirus crisis.
The outage has hit at a peak time for Netflix fans in the UK, after 5pm as many settle in for dinner and are looking for something to watch.
According to outage tracking site DownDetector, reports of Netflix being down spiked around 5pm GMT and continued until at least 7pm.
Users reported having issues logging into their accounts and playing shows and movies.
Netflix has not commented on the outage at this stage.
Steaming services have been keeping people around the world entertained as millions stay indoors as countries impose strict lockdowns to fight the Covid-19 outbreak.
The phenomenon has given rise to the hashtag #QuarantineAndChill.
Some locked-down Netflix users are even watching their favourite shows and films with friends in isolation elsewhere by using screen-sharing apps.
Pandemic-related programming has surged on the streaming service during the outbreak.
Many users have reported that the Netflix series Pandemic began appearing at the top of their recommended list as the global outbreak grew.
