It’s been 20 years since the Friends finale aired, but the series still remains a favorite today thanks to reruns and streaming. While plenty of sitcoms have come and gone since then, very few can match the energy that the NBC series had. While it’s not perfect, those with a Hulu subscription have a great replacement if you’ve finished your 30th binge of the sitcom from the late '90s, and it nearly has a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Created by and starring Julie Klausner, the Hulu original sitcom Difficult People ran for three seasons from 2015 to 2017. It centered on two struggling and jaded comedians living in New York City who seemingly hate everyone but each other. Billy on the Street’s Billy Eichner played the other struggling comedian, and they were supported by James Urbaniak, Andrea Martin, Cole Escola, and Shakina Nayfack.
Difficult People has a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes , which is certainly impressive. Plus, this kind of ensemble is reminiscent of how stacked the Friends cast was. Right out of the gate, the biggest comparison is that both shows take place in New York and follow young adults.
However, Difficult People is centered around two people instead of six, as their friends and acquaintances have moved out to do and find bigger and better things. Klausner’s Julie works as a TV blogger while Eichner’s Billy works as a waiter by day, and by night they perform at a local comedy club. Just like Friends , Difficult People centers around the lovi.