Another said that “Friends literally took place in NYC, one of, if not the most diverse place in the world,” According to a third commenter,
“The show is very outdated now, it’s problematic.” Not only have fans seen the lack of diversity throughout the years, but some of the show’s creators have also recognized it.
Adam Goldberg, who portrayed Chandler’s eccentric roommate Eddie for a short time, told The Independent that he believed the show’s lack of diversity was “insane.” Goldberg said, “I’ve heard.
Black people speak about this and it’s like, you never expected to see yourself, so when you didn’t, it was not a surprise, and you ended up identifying to characters, irrespective of their race.”
One of the show’s creators, Marta Kauffman, has spoken about how her viewpoint has changed over time. The Los Angeles Times quoted her as saying, “I’ve learned a lot in the last 20 years.”
