Netflix broadcast a lackluster game between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, while Snoop Dogg’s halftime performance drew mixed reviews.
The streaming giant probably didn’t expect its highly anticipated Christmas Day matchup between the Vikings and Lions to feature undrafted rookie Max Brosmer facing an underwhelming and disappointing Detroit squad — yet there it was, airing every turnover after another.
It was a sloppy, ugly game, with a turnover seemingly on every other drive. The Netflix stockings were full of interceptions and fumbles.
Fans who tuned in were not only disappointed with the product on the field, but also unimpressed with the holiday broadcast, citing questionable production choices. Their biggest gripe?
Interviews with Cris Carter and Barry Sanders during the middle of the action.
“@Netflix, if you’re going to broadcast NFL games in your subscription that’s fine, but actually do that. I don’t need to hear from and look at every retired player, and this and that during the game. We’re here for the game . Play the f***** game. Thanks,” one angry subscriber and viewer posted on X.
“Hey @Netflix, this interview in the middle of the game that’s cutting out the audio and completely taking away from the game broadcast absolutely sucks,” a different fan remarked.
“Cris Carter sounds like he’s underwater. Netflix broadcast a s*** show,” another fan commented.
“These Netflix NFL broadcasts are amateurish. The in-game-interviews are a disaster. The score bug looks like it was made by cheap AI. And the broadcast crew has absolutely no juice. And why the f*** is a wrestler giving me football analysis at halftime?” one more fan chimed in.
Looks like a few fans around the country woke up with coal in their stockings. Sure, the broadcasts for the Lions-Vikings game and the earlier Cowboys-Commanders matchup weren’t flawless, but people need to lighten up.
It’s been a fine production, with some hits and the occasional miss.
Snoop Dogg performed at halftime in Minnesota — and, you guessed it, the reviews were mixed.
“Snoop Dogg and the KPop Demon Hunters just played the best NFL halftime show we’ve ever seen,” one pleased customer wrote on X.
“Who knew the half time show for the Lions Vikings game would be better than the Superbowl? Snoop Dogg is the truth!” another fan said.
