25 Netflix shows to watch if you miss Friends

Netflix shows like Friends: Episodes

Seasons: 5

Created By: David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik

Starring: Matt LeBlanc, Stephen Mangan, Tamsin Greig, John Pankow, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Mircea Monroe

For the ultimate Friends fans, this title has already stoke two big bonuses. First of all, the Showtime comedy comedy series Episodes comes from co-creator David Crane, one-half of the legendary creators of Friends. How’s that for a draw? But secondly, Episodes stars Matt LeBlanc, the erstwhile Joey Tribbiani, as a fictionalized version of himself. It’s a must-watch for all Joey fans, and the complete series is available to stream on Netflix.

The British-American comedy series centers on married couple Sean (Stephen Mangan) and Beverly Lincoln (Tamsin Greig) as they win even more awards for their successful sitcom. However, when they’re tasked with adapting their series in Hollywood for the American audience, they’re pressured to work with Matt LeBlanc, who isn’t exactly right for the role.

Episodes landed LeBlanc for Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and won him a Golden Globe. The series earned critical acclaim and effectively helped LeBlanc come out of the shadow of Joey. Much like Courteney Cox in Dirt and Cougar Town, Lisa Kudrow in The Comeback and Web Therapy, Matthew Perry in his string of small-screen hits and misses and everything else the cast has done, following them forward is a must for fans.