25 Netflix shows to watch if you miss Friends

Netflix shows like Friends: The Good Place

Seasons: 4

Created By: Michael Schur

Starring: Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, D’Arcy Carden, Manny Jacinto, Ted Danson

If you haven’t already watched The Good Place, it’s unclear exactly what you are watching. The fast-paced NBC comedy series came and went in four breakneck seasons, but the Emmy-nominated cult favorite is without a doubt one of the best comedies in recent memory. We’ll be seeing its impact and influence on high-concept comedy for many years to come.

But you’re probably wondering, “What does a comedy series about dead people in the afterlife have to do with Friends?” Great question. While it’s true that The Good Place spends a fair amount of its time exploring philosophical concepts and ideas regarding its central characters’ placement in the “Good Place,” it’s also a rather inspiring story on the power of friendship.

Also, for an enticing added bonus, Lisa Kudrow plays an unexpectedly big role in the show’s fourth and final season. For those watching the series in real-time, Kudrow’s appearance toward the tail end of season 4 came as a wonderful surprise, and she — as always — knocked it out of the park. To get a new lease on life, friendship and curse words, take a trip to The Good Place.