FRIENDS REUNION REVIEW
F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Reunion is a package of nostalgia, comedy, and memories. The episode began with all the cast members meeting together and reminiscing the set. I felt that the sets reminded them of more than show. Friendship, old memories, small sweet bitter times. The same goes for the audience. I had flashbacks of when I watched F.R.I.E.N.D.S. with my sister having dinner on summer nights. Sharing common jokes, references for one more golden time. For them, it’s a memory they ought to carry on for their life and the same goes for us. It’s a power punch for the audience to listen to the theme song one more time, to bless their eyes with the sight of 6 members setting the stage on fire. It’s surely the missing part of the puzzle we all have been longing for.
The entire episode made me reflect on the strength of change. Change is indeed inevitable but some friendships remain unrusted forever. I understand the gravity of the friendship between David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston that lasted forever despite their fleeting crushes. They recreated some scenes, which send Ross- Rachel fans to the seventh sky.
It was wonderful to have segments with creators so that we could change perspective and put ourselves in their shoes to understand how this show was created. David Crane and Marta Kauffman developed how the show was put together and gave an insight into our favorite scenes. The very idea of the show is quite interesting and relatable. It did set the standards high for any future shows.
The quiz gave me chills. It’s one of the most entertaining recreations from our favorite episode. Astonishingly, we will never know what Chandler did for a living. (transpondster?). The whole episode is unconditionally spiced up by hilarious remarks from Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry. And Michael Tyler, aka Gunther, looked unrecognizable in the reunion. We will cherish and remember the soul of Central Perk.
Janice’s laugh was something my ears and eyes have been thirsty for. All these years we have been patiently waiting for Maggie Wheeler’s presence on the Reunion. And Oh My God, for the last time we got to reminisce the most peculiar yet entertaining laugh. We got to witness many more cameos which added life into the episode.
Lisa Kudrow performed Phoebe’s most popular song Smelly Cat along with Lady Gaga and followed by support from a six-person gospel choir. Indeed phoebe’s version is the best one yet and will be. Nothing could match Phoebe’s standard’s and like she says Smelly Cat song is an emotion and no one can get it right. The last time we could hear these lyrics purify our ears like holy water.
Few parts which stood out to me were firstly when Courtney Cox mentioned how this is the last time they will be seen together as a team. This thought shook me to my core. When I first started watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. it was just because some of my Friends pursued me. Now in some years, we might have separated ways but the connection must stay alive. Throughout the show, they have delicately portrayed the time when Friends are your Family. Sooner or later you grow out of your cocoon and part ways. But this Reunion was a celebration of change. We will definitely miss the show, but finally, it’s time for it to set in our hearts.