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Recently Released Shows Like Friends

From Central Perk to Queens: Modern Twists on Classic Friendship Comedy

If you’ve spent a decade laughing with the six friends of Central Perk, you’ll recognize the same yearning for connection in two very different new comedies. "Adults" brings a fresh, quarter‑life perspective to the familiar New York roommate dynamic, while "The Four Seasons" trades the single‑life shenanigans for married couples navigating love, divorce, and seasonal getaways. Both series echo the core of the beloved 1990s sitcom—tight‑knit friendships, witty repartee, and the everyday drama of urban living—while pushing the narrative into contemporary territory.

Together, these picks illustrate how the sitcom formula can evolve: one title leans into the raw, unfiltered humor of today’s twenty‑something crowd, and the other leans on seasoned, bittersweet storytelling that resonates with audiences craving both nostalgia and growth. Whether you’re craving a brand‑new laugh‑track or a heartfelt look at long‑term bonds, this duo offers a compelling bridge between the classic charm of the original series and the next generation of comedic storytelling.

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These are the best new shows similar to Friends.

Adults

Adults

TV Series · 2025

comedy

This freshly launched series captures the same roommate‑driven humor and city‑slick vibe as the classic sitcom, offering a modern look at twenty‑something ambition, dating apps, and the chaos of shared living in Queens.

A group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither "good" nor "people" yet.


The Four Seasons

The Four Seasons

TV Series · 2025

comedy

A fan‑favorite that expands the friendship formula into married life, blending witty banter with heartfelt moments, making it a perfect match for viewers who love the warm, relational chemistry of the original show.

The decades-long friendship between three married couples is tested when one divorces, complicating their tradition of quarterly weekend getaways.

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