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.
Friends.
(ducks, runs)
Unless you’re trolling, I’m genuinely curious why you think it was ahead of its time. Given the content it felt like it was a commentary of its time.
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.