The One With All The Facts About ‘Friends’ That Will Even Surprise The People Who’ve Binged Every Episode
Critics Originally Gave The Show A ‘D+’ Rating

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When the show debuted, critics at first gave it a “D+” rating. Many believed that the series wouldn’t survive unless the writing got funnier. Most critics saw the relationships and actors as being the star of the show.
The original grade didn’t matter, because all ten seasons of Friends ended up ranked in the top ten television shows.