If you frequently download shows, odds are you’ll run into similar issues. Streaming has its merits, but the scene is a tad different with offline downloads. I seldom face any issues while streaming Netflix shows, but the Expired message caught me off guard. only to notice a big yellow warning that said Expired. On my return journey, I opened Netflix to watch Monsters, Inc. Before going on vacation last month, I downloaded a couple of Netflix shows to watch on the flight.