Why Are Streaming Platforms Crashing Before Popular Finales?
BY J. CLARA CHAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Showtime, HBO Max and Disney+ all had service outages ahead of season finales or live events, but user volume isn't always to blame. If you were on Twitter on the night of May 30, also known as the Mare of Easttown finale night, you may have believed that HBO Max failed at its one job. Dozens and dozens of viewers who were anxiously awaiting a conclusion to the Kate Winslet–starring drama shared disgruntled messages and photos of their TV screens and mobile devices emblazoned with the message, “Content Not Available.” In the streaming era, consumers have become…