The rain is starting to pour at Netflix, as the streaming giant has confirmedFriendswill be leaving the service at the end of the year. In a tweet posted to the official Twitter account for Netflix, the company announced it was time to say goodbye to the beloved comedy series. “We’re sorry to seeFriendsgo to Warner’s streaming service at the beginning of 2020 (in The US),” the tweet says. Along with a coffee cup emoji, the tweet adds: “Thanks for the memories, gang.” And with that, it now looks to be officialFriendswill no longer be available for binge-watching on the service by 2020.
There’s arguably no other TV show which perfectly encompasses how the ’90s were like thanFriends. First premiering on NBC in 1994, the series ultimately ran for ten seasons and 236 episodes. It followsa group of six pals living in Manhattan, exploring both their friendships and romantic relationships. The ensemble cast consisted of Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, Courteney Cox as Monica Geller, Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay, David Schwimmer as Ross Geller, Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani, and Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing. Over the years, several prominent names from Hollywood guest-starred on the series as well, including Tom Selleck, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Alec Baldwin.
During its run,Friendsestablished itself asone of the most successful and memorable comedy shows of all time. All ten seasons ranked within the top ten of the final TV season ratings, reaching the number-one spot during season 8. When the series finale aired, over 52 million Americans tuned in, officially marking the end ofFriendsas the fifth most-watched series finale in TV history. The show was always a darling during awards season as well, pulling in an astonishing 62 Primetime Emmy Award nominations during its run and winning in 2002 for Outstanding Comedy Series.
