Joey

Set in Los Angeles, Joey follows the life of Joey Tribbiani after his character, Dr. Drake Ramoray, is killed off on the fictional soap opera 'Days of Our Lives'. He moves to Hollywood to pursue a career as a movie star, accompanied by his brother Michael and his son, and is soon joined by his best friend Janine, an aspiring actress and dancer.

Joey received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While Matt LeBlanc's performance as the titular character was generally praised for its continuation of his beloved role, the show struggled to find its own identity and humor, often being compared unfavorably to its predecessor, 'Friends'. Audience reception was also lukewarm, leading to its cancellation after two seasons.

• Matt LeBlanc's charisma is the main draw, but the show lacks the spark of 'Friends'.
• The humor often falls flat, relying too heavily on Joey's established persona without fresh comedic situations.
• The supporting cast, particularly Jennifer Coolidge, provides some memorable moments but isn't enough to save the series.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Joey' to be a disappointing follow-up to 'Friends', with many feeling it didn't live up to the original's comedic standards. While some appreciated seeing Matt LeBlanc continue his role, the writing and humor were frequently cited as weak points.

The set for Joey's apartment in Los Angeles was a slightly modified version of Chandler and Joey's apartment from 'Friends', maintaining a sense of familiarity for viewers.