When browsing Netflix, subscribers across seven countries – Israel, Italy, South Africa, Greece, Turkey, Germany, and Switzerland – will discover that "Friends" is slated for removal from the service by December 31, potentially marking the end of the show's run on the streaming platform in these regions.
This mirrors a similar situation from December 2021, when the beloved comedy was saved from departure following widespread fan protests on social media. At that time, the show was scheduled to exit alongside numerous Warner and Fox studio productions but maintained its place in Netflix's library.
Currently, there's no confirmation regarding contract renewal negotiations or the show's future availability on the platform. Netflix representatives have not responded to requests for comment.
Given the show's consistent ranking among Netflix's most-streamed content globally, there's reasonable speculation that the platform might once again extend its licensing agreement. Time will tell if "Friends" will remain accessible to Netflix subscribers in these territories.
