The highly-anticipated reunion of the much-loved 90s sitcom Friends has finally been released, and fans have been taking to social media to gush about how emotional it has made them.
Read John Byrne's review of Friends: The Reunion here.
A special reunion episode sees the six leading cast members, Jennifer Aniston (Rachel), Courteney Cox (Monica), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe), Matt LeBlanc (Joey), Matthew Perry (Chandler) and David Schwimmer (Ross), head back to the show's original set for a trip down memory lane.
The special blend of magic and on-screen chemistry this group of actors generates has not diminished since the show first aired back in 1994.
#FRIENDSREUNION OUR FRIENDS ARE BACK!!! pic.twitter.com/1MXG3NDdU7
— gab (@jenanist) May 27, 2021
Viewers took to Twitter to express how the reunion has hit them "right in the feels".
I think these 1 hour 39mins, are gonna be better than my entire 2020 and 2021😭❤️ #FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/FxjoePAQO6
— San⚡ (@AsopaSanidhya) May 27, 2021
Right in the FEELS. I grew up with this show and this makes me so emotional omg#FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/7EJ6cgJuFF
— Karma⁷ 🌹🍒 (@chatshirequeen) May 27, 2021
Emotions were clearly running high as fans watched the original cast members go through table reads and reminisce on special moments.
LEAVE ME ALONE IM SOBBING #FRIENDSREUNION pic.twitter.com/JeQHT6ftbs
— gab (@jenanist) May 27, 2021
I CAN'T STOP CRYING, LOOK AT THEM😭#FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/l1zIhCzAnT
— mar ᱬ (@strongsparker) May 27, 2021
17 YEARS LATER, THERE'S AN UPDATED FRIENDS INTRO. COULD I BE ANYMORE EMOTIONAL #FRIENDSREUNION pic.twitter.com/5VEi00APCy
— nicole (@anistonily) May 27, 2021
Joey wiping Monica's tears 🥺❤️
— Amrita (@khayaliipulav) May 27, 2021
We aren't ready for this #FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/3DrXF2qh6p
The bloopers were another high point.
My favourite parts were the bloopers and the scene readings they did! 😍😍
— 🎧Silent Rockstar彡 (@Starry2712) May 27, 2021
The love they have for each other and each other's work is wonderfully moving! ❤️
Also the apartment game, the guest stars, people behind the making, the directors & producers, amazing! #FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/sTZi5MJWIy
It is clear the cast of Friends still hold a special place in people's hearts, with one fan writing "this is family", while another said they are "everything I've ever wanted in a friend group".
this huddle right here will always have a special place in my heart. thank you so much for everything, all six of you. 🤍#FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/B3llb4RD1C
— sofi (@gaypresaniston) May 27, 2021
this cast is like a second family to me #FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/WnNcLwR18t
— emanuel ☕️ sour track 6 (@emanuelbulija3) May 27, 2021
this is more than a cast. this is family. thank you for everything, the six of you. #FriendsReunion 🤍 pic.twitter.com/eZmByibaRE
— gab (@jenanist) May 27, 2021
this is cast is everything i've ever wanted in a friend group. the way they have unconditional love and respect for each other after so many years is something so special. it was never really acting for them, they are family🤍. #friendsreunion pic.twitter.com/Lg6JcDFL3Q
— milly FRNDS SPOILERS (@meredithoIogy) May 27, 2021
the Friends reunion was everything i wanted and more. this show radiates so much comfort and the cast has done such an incredible job stepping back home. the chemistry, laughter, and love are still there. it's brilliant. #friendsreunion pic.twitter.com/Bdb1SN1Tg6
— nicole (@anistonily) May 27, 2021
One commentator hit the nail on the head when they tweeted: "just finished watching the friends reunion WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH MY LIFE NOW?"
just finished watching the friends reunion WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH MY LIFE NOW? #FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/fyNK6Rqm9g
— azi (@sapphicpike) May 27, 2021