Available only via streaming services like HBO Max and HBO GO, the Reunion runs one hour and forty minutes. It stars the entire core cast of Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004 and remains one of the most beloved shows in history. David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and Matthew Perry all joined in. As did guest stars like Tom Selleck, David Beckham, and Game of Thrones’ Kit Harrington. Since it’s a streaming-only show, you’ll need a smart projector or an add-on dongle to enable access to streaming platforms.
We really enjoyed the Reunion special, as it was equal parts touching and fun. In terms of layout, this wasn’t an actual episode with a proper plot. The Reunion is presented in multiple formats. One is a typical talk show sit-down, hosted by James Corden. Then there’s table reads and improv dialogue in fully-recreated sets from the show. Speaking of the sets, the crew did a marvelous job building them again. They include the coffee shop and the main apartment setting, as well as the iconic fountain. It was really good seeing these memorable places again.
In addition to the talk show element and the recreated sets, the Reunion also has plenty of flashbacks to actual footage from the original episodes, including lots of previously unseen behind the scenes content. It’s hard to believe Friends debuted the better part of thirty years ago. Time waits for no one.