I think I could make the case that Friends was maybe 15 minutes ahead of its time, it bucked convention in that it wasn’t a vehicle for a star actor or character the way Alf, Family Matters, The Nanny, Seinfeld, Frasier etc. were. It had a truly ensemble cast. Which is why it stands out to this day, even if it is emblematic of its era.
I think I could make the case that Friends was maybe 15 minutes ahead of its time, it bucked convention in that it wasn’t a vehicle for a star actor or character the way Alf, Family Matters, The Nanny, Seinfeld, Frasier etc. were. It had a truly ensemble cast. Which is why it stands out to this day, even if it is emblematic of its era.