Friends is a cultural phenomenon, but it has not aged well. The sitcom is truly a product of its time, and though it's only a handful of decades old, it has so much depth to discuss and explore, that Miller's book is a necessary addition to a slender canon about the show. Exploring the programme from its development with writers Kaufman & Crane and their initial meeting, to the aftermath of 9/11 on a show set in New York City to the legions of new fans that have come to the show through Netflix, TBS and other channels, Miller presents a book packed with information that even the most die-hard superfan might not know.

It's interesting to see how in-depth Miller gets with the show, exploring the tiny details and crevices that we might ignore. What I find most invigorating is how quick Miller is to point out that the show, despite being a cultural mainstay, has its inherent flaws. She talks openly about the Caucasian foundation of the show, how the inconsistencies of the characters still baffle modern-day viewers. But she also acknowledges the comforting nature of the sitcom- it's so ordinary, with characters battling with all their first world problems, but how viewers are so familiar with these six characters that they keep returning to the show.

An excellent book that I hope will spawn lots of other books about television shows of the same cultural significance.