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Conversations in the first episode of "Friends" regarding Ross's ex-wife, Carol Willick, were deleted, causing fans of the show to express their anger on social media.

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Chinese fans of 'Friends' angry after show re-released with censorship

Fans say key scenes have been deleted from the hit US sitcom, which has been re-released in China.

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Chinese sites accused of censoring LGBT content from Friends

BEIJING - Chinese fans of U.S. sitcom "Friends" have expressed dismay online after noticing censorship in recently released episodes of the beloved show, including of LGBT issues. Several major Chinese streaming sites, including Tencent, Baidu's IQiyi Inc, Alibaba's Youku, and Bilibili started showing a version of the first season of the show on Friday, its first re-release in China for

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Major Chinese streaming platforms have censored an LGBTQ plotline in the popular TV series "Friends," causing fans of the show to express their anger on social media. 

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By Philip Wang, CNN Major Chinese streaming platforms have censored an LGBTQ plotline in the popular TV series “Friends,” causing fans of the show to express their anger on social media. In the first episode, conversations regarding the character Ross’s ex-wife, Carol Willick, who divorces him after realizing she is a lesbian, were deleted. Other

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By Philip Wang, CNNMajor Chinese streaming platforms have censored an LGBTQ plotline in the popular TV series “Friends,” causing fans of the show to express their anger on social media.In the first episode, conversations regarding the character Ross’s ex-wife, Carol, who divorces him after realizing she is a lesbian, were deleted. Other conversations that were sexually suggestive were also edited out.In the original version, Ross mentions that “…

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CHINA has censored Friends to remove lesbian jokes and sexually suggestive punchlines amid a crackdown on ‘immoral content’, prompting millions to complain.Fans of the popular TV comedy were left outraged that Chinese streaming services moved to overwrite the original episodes. Warner Bros Television.Scenes have been removed or altered from Friends[/caption]
Warner Bros Television.Outrage erupted on social media with viewers angry the originals …

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With the beloved sitcom Friendsjust hitting Chinese streaming platforms for the first time since it aired, fans are quickly noticing that certain elements are being censored. The fan-favorite series first premiered in 1994 and featured a fresh-faced, young cast who brought life to the relatable 20-somethings looking for love in New York City. Friends ran until 2004, at which point its cast had become world-renowned stars. Over the years, the sho…

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FILE - This Sept. 22, 2002 file photo shows "Friends," castmembers, from left, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox Arquette, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc after the show won outstanding comedy series at the 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.  Castmembers of the popular show have announced that five fans will get a chance to watch the reunion taping live. The sweepstakes offer is being presented by The Al…

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Chinese streaming platforms accused of censoring LGBT plotlines from hit US sitcom. Show was re-released in China earlier this week on Tencent, Bilibili, Sohu, iQiyi and Youku. Chinese fans have complained of scenes being deleted, including those that reference a lesbian character, and another featuring a same-sex kiss.

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