The article written by Geraldo Russo
I'm usually not a fan of sitcoms, but I must admit that Friends has always kept my attention for all these years. Friends is about six, well, friends - Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, and Joey - who live in New York City. We laugh at their silly exploits and cry at their heartaches as they grow up through their 20s and 30s. I try to catch this show at least a few times a week, as it's syndicated on many different channels which I can view with direct tv.
One of the strongest aspects of the show is the excellent writing. The jokes and crazy situations the characters find themselves in are genuinely, laugh-out-loud funny. The actors themselves also have a hand in the script, as they will often use their own wit and knowledge of the character to give line suggestions. At times, though, the constant wittiness of these characters strains credulity, but it's best just to laugh and enjoy the show.
The writing is perfectly complemented by the strong ensemble cast. The cast members have great chemistry with one another, and they all play the quirks, strengths, and weaknesses of their characters very well. The actors believed so strongly in the 'ensemble' nature of the show that they all agreed to sign contracts as a group - if one member bowed out, the rest would follow. Due to the show's popularity, guest stars frequently appear on the show, some for one-offs, others for more extended runs. Overall, Friends is a show that will only get better will age, as it handily depicts the innocent, carefree mid-to-late 1990s.
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