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The popular American sitcom Friends is bidding adieu to Netflix India by the end of 2024, leaving fans across the country in a state of nostalgia. This development comes as a significant change for streaming enthusiasts, as Friends has been a staple on the platform for years, entertaining audiences with its relatable characters, timeless humor and iconic moments. The show's departure from Netflix India is part of a larger trend as the streaming giant continues to reassess its content library and licensing agreements in response to the evolving preferences of its audience.

FRIENDS To Leave Netflix India

Although the beloved sitcom Friends has already bid farewell to several international markets, Indian viewers are bracing themselves for the inevitable departure of the show from their screens. In a development that has sparked widespread discussion on social media, fans of the iconic series have been sharing posts claiming that Friends will cease to be available on streaming platforms in India as early as December 31st. 

These posts, which have been circulating on popular social media platforms such as Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter), have left many fans feeling nostalgic and scrambling to catch up on their favorite episodes before the show's purported removal.

It is indeed true that the 30-year-old beloved series will be bidding adieu to the streaming platform. According to reliable sources, including Whats On Netflix and Pinkvilla, the official date for the show's departure from Netflix India is actually December 31, 2024. This means that fans who have not yet had the chance to watch the series or those who wish to revisit their favourite episodes, still have ample time to do so before the show's eventual removal.

The beloved sitcom has been gradually disappearing from Netflix in various regions around the world. The first significant blow came in January 2020, when Netflix in the United States lost the rights to stream the popular show. This was followed by Canada in December of the same year, marking the beginning of a trend that would see Friends vanish from Netflix in several other regions over time. 

While the show has disappeared from many markets, it's worth noting that it has also been re-licensed in select areas, allowing some fans to continue enjoying the series. Currently, Netflix India holds the streaming rights to Friends until December 31, 2024, after which it will likely join the growing list of regions where the show is no longer available on the platform.