‘Friends’ returns to China despite crackdown on American shows


By AGENCY

'Friends' makes a comeback in China. Photo: Filepic

Almost 20 years after NBC’s hit sitcom Friends aired its final episode, Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Phoebe, Joey and Monica are coming back to China.

The show, one of the most popular American shows of its time, will be available on Tencent, Youku, IQiyi and Bilibili starting Feb 11 at a pace of one season per week.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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