As the cast of Friends, one of the world's most-loved shows, reunite for the first time in more than 17 years, emotions were running high on social media. Friends: The Reunion finally aired on HBO Max on Thursday morning, after years of hoping and wishing by fans around the globe. But did it live up to expectations? The overwhelming answer is yes. As the cast gathered to reminisce over their fondest memories, favourite episodes, and the global phenomenon that the show became. The one-off special started with the cast members – Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer – returning to the set of the show, including Monica's apartment and the Central Perk coffee shop.