Whether it was due to fan backlash or just the writers wanting to move the show towards an inevitable Ross/Rachel reconciliation, the Joey/Rachel love story is brought to a sweet conclusion in this episode.
Although I was wary of the show revisiting the plot in series 9/10 it has been well performed by Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc, and reaches a sweet conclusion as they realise that they're better friends than lovers.
Elsewhere David Schwimmer is on top form again as his character tries to get a tan, and there's fun to be had in the 3rd story involving Phoebe/Monica and guest star Jennifer Coolidge, who a year later would pop up in a different role in the spin-off 'Joey'.
A strong episode, with 3 good story lines going on.
Although I was wary of the show revisiting the plot in series 9/10 it has been well performed by Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc, and reaches a sweet conclusion as they realise that they're better friends than lovers.
Elsewhere David Schwimmer is on top form again as his character tries to get a tan, and there's fun to be had in the 3rd story involving Phoebe/Monica and guest star Jennifer Coolidge, who a year later would pop up in a different role in the spin-off 'Joey'.
A strong episode, with 3 good story lines going on.