Coverage dated February 11, 2022 to February 13, 2022
China censors Friends to remove gay storyline Headline from The Week, on the newest of 2 developments
Viewers say scenes featuring Ross's ex-wife, Carol, have been cut as well as lines from other LGBTQ+ characters.
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Feb 12, 2022
China censors lesbian plotline in 'Friends'
Headline from Hickory Daily Record · 41 reports in this development
Feb 14, 2022 Newest
China censors Friends to remove gay storyline
Headline from The Week · 5 reports in this development
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Washington Examiner
China scraps lesbian plotline and suggestive dialogue on Friends ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Feb 11, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description Chinese content streamers have edited out a lesbian-related plotline and sexually suggestive dialogue from the first episode of the popular sitcom Friends, sparking outrage from the show's loyal fans in the country.
Hickory Daily Record
China censors lesbian plotline in 'Friends' ↗ (opens Hickory Daily Record) Published Feb 11, 2022
Same headline from 39 more outlets Hickory Daily Record's feed description 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.
Advocate
Friends' Lesbian Storyline Censored in China ↗ (opens Advocate) Published Feb 13, 2022
Advocate's feed description Viewers say scenes featuring Ross's ex-wife, Carol, have been cut as well as lines from other LGBTQ+ characters.
Digital Journal
Fan fury in China after 'Friends' LGBTQ plotline censored ↗ (opens Digital Journal) Published Feb 13, 2022
Same headline from 1 more outlet Digital Journal's feed description The highly anticipated return of “Friends” to Chinese streaming platforms soured quickly after fans noticed an LGBTQ plotline was cut.
The Week
Towleroad Gay News
Friends' LGBT Storylines Censored In China ↗ (opens Towleroad Gay News) Published Feb 13, 2022
Towleroad Gay News's feed description ‘Friends’ has been censored in China over its LGBT-related storylines.
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