5 things you probably didn’t know about HBO Max’s ‘Friends’ reunion
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You probably have “so no one told you life was gonna be this way...” stuck in your head this week as HBO Max’s “Friends: The Reunion” made headlines.
But there are several aspects of the TV special that you likely didn’t catch. Here are some highlights, including behind-the-scenes details and reactions that might surprise you.