: While not a single couple, the show is celebrated for its "underrated storylines" regarding healthy emotional relationships [ 0.5.20 ]. Genre Tropes & Social Themes
: A groundbreaking story of repressed love.
The thesis statement for the "can men and women be friends?" debate. From the Katz’s deli fake orgasm to the New Year’s Eve "I love that you get cold when it’s 71 degrees"—their relationship is built on dialogue, not destiny. It’s a big ass relationship because it takes twelve years to happen, and every minute is earned.