Netflix experienced major server outages today as fans flooded the platform following rumors of a secret ninth episode of Stranger Things Season 5.

The final season was marketed as eight episodes, but speculation spread on social media this morning that Netflix quietly added a surprise finale. The resulting traffic surge caused widespread crashes and error messages as users rushed to check.

Netflix has not commented on either the technical issues or whether a ninth episode actually exists. Fans are left refreshing their screens wondering if there's one last trip to Hawkins waiting for them.