I HAVE DECIDED TO WATCH THE SERIES "FRIENDS" FOR THE FIRST TIME [1] Hello. I am intended to describe my impressions of the series "Friends". My mission is to understand why so many people love that series. As far as I know, this series was very popular in the 90's and the beginning of the year 2000. The first episode has more than 22 minutes, including the opening song. The theme song seems very silly and reminds me of a song for teenagers, especially these two parts: "so no one told your life was gonna be this way" and "I will be there for you, when the rain starts to pour, I will be there for you." The first episode (the plot) is known as "The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate", in Portuguese it was translated as "Aquele onde tudo começou" (literally "Where everything started"). The scene starts at a "Central Perk" coffee shop. Some seconds later, the audience starts with the fake laughs, very common in comedy TV shows. Monica looks like a workholic and Joey is a cheasy version of Keanu Reeves in his first films. Monica is going out with a guy, but she swears they are only co-workers. Chandler looks like an American college version of David Cameron (former UK prime minister). Chandler is the "mr. funny'. Ross biggest line is "Hi". Chandler "Cameron" offers a "cookie" (that was his best joke so far). Ross seems boring. Phoebe is a good looking girl, but she barely talks. Ross speaks up about his ex-girlfriend (she was lesbian and he didn't know), Chandler says "sometimes I wish I was a lesbian" (these days this joke wouldn't work anymore). Joey is a wannabe guy. He wears a jacket and tries to be cool (he seems like a womanizer). When Rachel is introduced, she seems cute and clumsy. That Rachel was the one Brad liked the most. By the way, Ross is Monica's brother (now it is explained why these two characters are very serious). I am pausing the series many times to write this review. The series has been boring. But I settled this goal. I will try to watch all the episodes and analyze them. I am drinking a lot of coffee to see if I can keep watching it. The characters spend a lot of time watching Mexican soap operas and romantic movies. Ross seems depressed because of his ex-wife, he wants a chick to go out with him. Well, at this point I can say that Ross and Rachel will have an affair. Paul is Monica's lover I guess. Paul is a sort of Michael Douglas but younger. By the way, Phoebe is a good singer. If you are a huge fan of Friends, I am sorry. :)