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Netflix has gone offline on a rainy Saturday night - and users are NOT happy.

The online streaming service has gone down at a time when many users would flock to relax and watch their favourite shows.

Programmes such as Luke Cage, released yesterday, would have been in hot demand - alongside a new crime documentary on Amanda Knox.

But those who use the service are being left frustrated.

Rumours that the service had gone offline were confirmed by the service on Twitter.

To make matters worse, the Netflix Twitter account was teasing fans about the show on social media just hours before the service went down.

It is not yet clear why it has gone offline.

(Image: Netflix)

But that has not stopped users from venting their despair.

Netflix has said in a statement: "We are aware of streaming issues and we are working quickly to solve them.

(Image: Reuters)

"We will update you when they are resolved."