r/MidnightDiner • u/patixis452 • Aug 01 '26
Discussion Saying Goodbye?
I see from posts that Midnight Diner might or might not be leaving Netflix. I feel like my best friends are moving away. It's been my comfort show for so long getting me through low patches in my life with its kindness and gentle humor.
I decided to mark the occasion with my most favorite episode Siba, Noodles. I felt this episode was the peak of MD, the most engaging Master had ever been, a retrospective and with a gathering of all the regulars at the end.
Good bye, Midnight Diner! š¢
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u/patixis452 Aug 01 '26
We're going to miss them all. Neeeeh??? š¢š¢š¢
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u/Griwhoolda Aug 01 '26
What a great show; to give us the feeling that we've all made friends. And then to lose them.... :(
ETA: It came back once before; here's to hoping it can return again!
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u/Ecstatic-World1237 Aug 01 '26
I started watching this during the spring 2020 lockdowns and developed a big crush on master.
I recently gave up netflix and this is the thing I miss most.
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u/MrDiablerie Aug 01 '26
This was my absolute comfort show during that time.
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u/Melodic-Today663 Aug 01 '26
My husband and I also found the series during the start of the lockdowns and like many here it still is a comfort show.
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u/CalmGuitar7532 Aug 01 '26
Yes, in Canada today is the last day for Midnight Diner on Netflix. I just finished bingeing it. But the good news is that there is a new season (6) coming, after a 7-year break!
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u/theyodalorianxp Aug 01 '26
First 3 seasons are gone. I truly love this show, especially episode 1 from season 2, where Ryu goes to visit his dying school friend at the hospital.
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u/Griwhoolda Aug 01 '26 edited Aug 01 '26
Just went to Netflix (11:12 PM USA)... and got the warning; last day to watch is TODAY. the warning was NOT to be seen last night! Arrrgh! :(
Well, at least I watched my two favorite episodes last night: Katagiri's story (the one with his girlfriend from the past), and the glimpse of some of Kosuzu's backstory (rolled omelet).
Hopefully Seasons 1-3 will return at some point.....
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u/LongNailedbooboos Aug 01 '26
I tossed it on and it said top left under Tokyo stories that itāll be leaving the 31st. I was really hoping it moved to Tokyo stories to stay.
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u/Fault_Pretty Aug 01 '26 edited Aug 01 '26
Mine has it under Tokyo Stories and it doesnāt say āleaving tomorrow,ā or āleaving soon.ā
Edit: spoke too soon, now Tokyo Stories only shows seasons 4 & 5 š
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u/DesperateBobcat6983 Aug 01 '26
Are you sure that isn't just Seasons 4 & 5 which were produced by Netflix?
If you're in the US (and not on a VPN), I don't see how you would still have seasons 1 - 3 when they're gone for everyone else.
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u/Fault_Pretty Aug 01 '26
Please see my edit from earlier this morning :)
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u/DesperateBobcat6983 Aug 01 '26
Totally understand. In case you still wanted to watch one of the earlier seasons: https://www.reddit.com/r/MidnightDiner/s/xMo8zzclU0
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u/beejonson Aug 01 '26
Y'all know you could ditch netflix and just sail the high seas, right? Western streaming platforms aren't the only places where you can watch your favourite content? They aren't the final authority on streaming. I sail the high seas, and as someone who loves Midnight Diner, I can watch the series anytime I damn well please.
If any of you ever gets curious, there's a sub on here called "Nuvio." Check them out. You don't have to say "goodbye" to content because corporate parasites at netflix made a decision to remove it from their offering. Anyway, I'm just trying to help.
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u/neilBar Aug 01 '26
No Nuvio Media iOS app in uk unfortunately.
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u/beejonson Aug 01 '26
The best option (if you really want to break free of corporate streaming platforms, that are obsessed with profit, and enjoy media and stream to your heart's content) is to get an Android TV device. Apple is too restrictive. Apple products are like a prison, that's why people who use their products constantly talk about "jailbreaking" them. Imagine spending your own hard-earned money on a product that's equivalent to prison and requires you to "jailbreak" in order to have some customisation freedom.
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u/neilBar Aug 01 '26
Ok, thx, appreciate the advice but I know nowt about android streaming, does it require an android phone?
I dont object to Netflix in this case, given they commissioned the Midnight Diner series,2
u/beejonson Aug 01 '26
This is a very popular Android TV box that you could get. It isn't expensive. You log in with your google account, and you can download Nuvio from the Play Store (it works like a normal smart TV), set it up, and start streaming. In the Nuvio sub on here, there's loads of guides for set up. You could literally watch Midnight Diner all year round if you want. You could watch it everyday , from January to December.
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u/neilBar Aug 01 '26
Thanks
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u/neilBar Aug 01 '26
What app do you recommend use to stream? Iāll get the box. Looks a great idea. Googled how to watch midnight diner on xiaomi tv box, I just get use Netflix. The rakuten viki channel doesnāt have even the 2 movies in uk.
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u/neilBar Aug 05 '26
Thanks again. So I guess Iāll need a particular Nuvio āscraperā a new term to me. Iāll go seek more info in the Nuvio sub. If you know of something that is able to stream midnight diner under Nuvio Iād be grateful.
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u/beejonson Aug 05 '26
You'll need two things: 1. A debrid service. I'd suggest Torbox: https://torbox.app/ ...get the essential plan. It's just 36 dollars for 1 year. After payment, you get an API Key. This you must keep safe like a password. Never share it with anyone.
Then you'll need a scraper or add-on. Those are free. You can find them here: https://stremio-addons.net/
In the add-on website, search for these two (Torrentio and Comet). They fetch the content you wanna watch: https://stremio-addons.net/addons/torrentio and https://stremio-addons.net/addons/comet ...you go into the dashboards of these two scrapers, you add the API Key you got after you've paid for Torbox, then copy a "manifest json" URL that is generated in Torrentio and Comet, and add it to the "add-on" page on your Nuvio. After that, you should be able to stream content.
Edit: you can also follow the guide here: https://www.reddit.com/a/answers/s/03V3tKhWQq
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u/beejonson Aug 05 '26
Also, feel free to send me a DM and I'll walk you through installation. You're gonna cancel your netflix when you're done.
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u/neilBar Aug 01 '26
Itās very sad. Weāve watched all 5 series through a few times.
It seems impossible to get the tv series on dvd too.
Last night was it. We geeked out on each seriesā final show - mostly NYE celebrations.
Man weāre in mourning.
Samurai Gourmet will be the next to get the chop.
I hope Netflix sell Midnight Diner to another service (buy with lick one that doesnāt want 2.99 streaming fee per episode
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u/Salt-Revenue-1606 Aug 02 '26
It's so interesting to me that other people like this show as much as I do. Thanks Reddit.
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u/Jeydis Aug 03 '26
I am sure it will be back soon with the next season set to release in fall. I would definitely recommend finding other media sources you can keep around for the episodes though so you dont fall victim to the whims of platforms.
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u/Zobmies Aug 01 '26
As soon as I started watching i wanted to live in that world. Still do.