“The Reunion’’ shows “Friends” for the fantasy that it always was, while at the same time showing what sustained and continues to sustain that fantasy: the shared affection, admiration and respect of six very talented actors.

The series executes a breathtaking high-wire act, threading speculative fiction a history most of us still do not know well enough.

The movie about a man stuck indoors for months was the perfect choice for my first trip back to the theater.