Friends: A Reunião

As a fan of the show, I wanted to love this so much, but I couldn't help but get sad. Why was this the first time they have set foot in the same room after all this time? I think Matthew Perry has gone through some hard times because he did not seem to be enjoying himself. The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Reunion had me feeling nostalgic and happy, where as this one had me feeling nostalgic and sad. Also where is Paul Rudd??

It is a reunion special where the main cast reminisce about the past, we are shown some fans pov and how the show influenced their lives, some behind the scenes that maybe most people didn't know, it is a nice treat for a reunion, but I also understand those disappointed that were expecting for a follow-up episode after all these years.

BTW I found it super weird the lack of references to either Ben or Emma.

I wasn't a big fan of FRIENDS, yet I still found it a good reunion, but I just can't stand James Corden.

It takes you back and dig out those old laughs but the editing was big mess and all over the place

James Cordon was definitely a bad choice.

A behind the scenes look at the 6 meeting up and reminiscing was enough and also the best part of the reunion. The obvious questions and terrible catwalk really made this a bit trashy. Why are people still hiring James Corden? Unfunny and unable to allow anyone else to talk. Was good but could have been much better.

I watched this 2 days after we learned that Matthew Perry had died, hoping to lessen my sense sadness for the loss of this gifted and troubled man. I came away with a greater appreciation for what these people created and will probably do a re-watch of the entire series. That said, this reunion program has it's highs and lows. I could have done without anything that had to do with the live audience in the park with James Corden, or any other bits that included cameo appearances by celebs not part of the show or tangental characters...except maybe Janice. These sections felt forced and cheesy. The strongest moments for me are when the Six are by themselves, reminiscing, or doing table reads that are followed by the actual footage. I also appreciated the background conversations with the show's creators. I wish (knowing where we are now) that there had been more opportunities for them to be more vulnerable and transparent with one another. Still, it is worth watching.