China censors lesbian plotline in 'Friends'

Chinese sites accused of censoring LGBT content from Friends

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

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

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

China censors Friends to remove lesbian jokes in crackdown on ‘immoral content’ as millions defy regime to complain

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 …

‘Friends’ fans raging after China censors out entire plotline

Fans of the show have taken to social media to express their anger.

China scraps lesbian plotline and suggestive dialogue on <i>Friends</i>

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…

China censors lesbian plotline in 'Friends'

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.