Netflix’s big bet on the NFL and Beyoncé seems to have paid off. It’s not an exaggeration to say that Netflix had a lot on the line with two live NFL games on Christmas Day. It’s not just that the streaming giant paid $150 million to show the games as part of a three-year deal,

It's a Christmas miracle! The 'Beyoncé Bowl' NFL halftime show on Netflix went off without any of the streamer's usual glitches, to bring fans a lively showcase of 'Cowboy Carter' bops.

The streaming giant is moving deeper into live programming but faces questions about its ability to host real-time events without a hitch.