Best Friends Forever

The concept of "Best Friends Forever" is incredibly simple. Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair, the creators of the show (and both alums of improv comedy troupe, The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre), play Lennon Walker and Jessica Black, two, obviously, best friends forever, who live on opposite sides of the country, after Jessica moved out of Brooklyn to start a life with her husband.

But when Jessica gets served divorce papers, it's Lennon to the rescue, insisting that her BFF move back to NYC and move in with her so they can help heal her heart. There's just one small snag: Lennon now has a live in boyfriend, Joe Foley (Folly?) played by Luka Jones.

Lennon's commitment to Jessica clearly supersedes her romantic relationship, but, you know, she doesn't not care for Joe... it's just that... Best Friends Forever! So most of the comedy is coming from the friction of how these two very different relationships wore on each other.

Joe is a video game creator and is often lazing around the house doing stuff that's more appropriate for a teen to do, which doesn't help things, since he seems to always be there at the wrong moment when Lennon and Jessica are working some things out. Lennon is bending over backwards for Jessica. And that definitely cuts into Lennon and Joe's lovey-dovey time. What are they to do, (that could be shown on a prime-time network sitcom)?

New York played a part because all of their friends, relations and relationships are floating around in this orbit, all of their habits and foibles and peccadilloes are related to the bars they go to, the restaurants they frequent, the people they run into and the ghosts of their past, including Jessica's ex, who has to turn up just to complicate things that much more.

It's also worth mentioning that the director of every episode of the series was famed child actor from "The Wonder Years," Fred Savage. His pedigree in comedy was well established by this time.

According to the Press Kit, the program also was influenced by another show: a particular episode of "Laverne & Shirley," a comedy about two friends who shared an apartment (but without one of their boyfriends living with them). While that may have been the case, the BFFs have a lot more seriousness to deal with in 2010s New York than that previous pair did in 1950s Milwaukee.

Don't get me wrong, there are definitely some funny circumstances that happen as a part of all of this, and there is some truth about the meaning of friendships and how the dynamic between a long-time, close as can be relationship pairs with a relatively newer romance, that's close enough to share a living space but isn't deep enough to reach that friend's bond.

In fact, this friendship went so deep that, when this series ended, Ms. Parham and Ms. St. Clair retooled the concept, relocated the show to nearby Connecticut and retitled it "Playing House" which ran for a couple of seasons longer on USA network, and even Mr. Savage returned and directed a couple of episodes of that one, too... but that wouldn't, doesn't and can't count for this list.

I've never left a review on IMDb. However, I have never rewatched six Episodes of a cancelled series, over and over again, hoping by doing so the series may continue! I really feel that with all the content out there these days. Therefore, people need time, based on their individual situations, to explore and find things they enjoy, at that time. I've found series that I absolutely adore, two-five years after they've ended! And one of my biggest frustrations is not having a "finalization" to the stories. This may seem tedious or trivial, yet when it comes to any kind of story, we all tend to need a conclusion. So, if you're going to just shut a show down, please give viewers that are invested a sense of closure.

And maybe "ask" the actual people that watch the shows for feedback. Rather than relying on small groups of people that give their initial thoughts in a socially uncomfortable/paid environment. Oh, and please don't get me started on the different production companies algorithms!

I don't know how this could have gotten a low rating by others, because I thought this is one of the best shows I had seen in years. I was so disappointed to see it get canceled. The 2 stars of the show are also the writers and creators... And just like in the show, they are a couple of wacky best friends. They use a mix of script and improv to keep the dialogue fresh, lively and fast paced. They are the best comedy duo since Lucy & Ethel, except they are both Lucy.

If you like this show as much as I do, fear not... you can see these 2 gals in their new show "Playing House" with co-star Keenan Michael Keyes. I just pray to the PTB's that this one doesn't get canceled.

This was a pleasure to watch after a really bad day, had a few great laughs right off the bat. I give it 7 because there is potential for it to be an extremely good and successful sit com. I'm sure there will be a lot of women out there who can relate as it targets the female audience. Best Friends Forever is a warm fuzzy feel good comedy, with the right amount of highs and lows. The script is very witty and entertaining and it's been a long time since I've looked forward to wanting to watch the next episode, I really can't wait to see what will progress in the characters lives. You learn the personalities of the characters very quickly, that could be either good or bad on how you look at it. (Good thing) A sense of feeling like u can relate to the character, sympathise with the character (Bad thing) potentially getting annoyed with the character, could start to get a bit predictable but this is just the first episode that I watched, so I don't want to be unfair and could possibly change my mind after watching a couple more. Overall it was good and I hope people give it a go, I also hope it does not get axed like the grumpy critics prediction :( need more girly shows out there!

This is my first review. I decided to contribute by writing this review because at the time of writing there is only one other who has reviewed this show.

The story is about Jessica having to move in with her BFF (and boyfriend) in NYC after her husband filed for divorce. The characters' situation forces them to compromise for everyone's happiness, but overall, BFF is unrealistic, predictable and unimpressive.

The humour revolves around scenarios that can be found in a two girl one guy household. This has been done many times over, (in a more suitable 20-30 age range) and in my opinion is rather weak.

Given this, I did not once find any of the situations funny, but moreover often finding them rather silly and awkward.

I mean, if Jessica was as good a friend as Lennon (who allowed her to stay temporarily until she finds her feet), then she would just find a place of her own asap rather than continue to impose and create these awkward situations.

The character Jessica is a 40 year old woman, surely, at that age you would think one is fully capable of, and prefers living independently.

I have tried to give it a chance, but after 4 episodes (it just gets annoying as) I just do not think the show is funny or believable, and so to conclude, I will no longer be watching this series.

2/10 for the effort, but its just not funny!