Fans celebrate 25 years of Friends

Hit sitcom about six friends and their lives in New York City still appeals to fans and is reaching new viewers on Netflix

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In 1994, six young adults gathered in a New York City coffee house bemoaning their jobs, relatives and relationships, sharing their lives with millions of viewers.

The hit American sitcom Friends has stood the test of time, continuing to connect with audiences young and old 25 years later.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 21, 2019, with the headline Fans celebrate 25 years of Friends. Subscribe