Netflix encountered a setback with the highly anticipated live reunion episode of 'Love Is Blind,' which was scheduled to air on Sunday evening. Instead, the episode will be recorded and broadcast later, leaving fans in the dark about the reason for the delay.

The fourth season of 'Love Is Blind' recently concluded, and Netflix heavily promoted the post-show episode as a live event. However, when 8 PM ET arrived, viewers reported error codes on Netflix, and the live reunion never materialized.

Confused fans continued to refresh their screens, hoping the issue was on their end, but Netflix had not started filming the reunion. No clear explanation for the delay was provided, with Netflix only stating that they would be on soon.

While some speculated that technical difficulties were to blame, Netflix announced at 9:30 PM ET that filming had commenced and the episode would be aired the following day (Monday) at 3 PM ET.

In an apology to fans, Netflix stated, "To everyone who stayed up late, woke up early, gave up their Sunday afternoon… we are incredibly sorry that the Love is Blind Live Reunion did not turn out as we had planned." They added, "We're filming it now and we'll have it on Netflix as soon as humanly possible. Again, thank you and sorry."

During the wait, viewers expressed their questions, outrage, and jokes about the situation, with some even staying up late in the hope that the reunion would eventually be uploaded. Notable figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined the conversation, poking fun at one of the show's cast members.

Netflix's competitors, such as Blockbuster, Redbox, and Hulu, also chimed in to mock the streaming giant. The mishap generated significant publicity, albeit for the wrong reasons.

The botched 'Love Is Blind' live reunion proved to be a disaster for Netflix, particularly given the level of confidence they displayed in their promotional materials. This setback follows the platform's recent foray into live programming with the Chris Rock special, which aired without issues. However, their second live venture has not fared as well, and it appears Netflix will need to return to the drawing board.