The Pilot (Friends) some concern that the character roles were undeveloped. Before a date with Paul the "wine guy", Monica Geller is teased by her friends, Phoebe Buffay, Chandler Bing and Joey Tribbiani, at The Central Perk coffee shop. Ross Geller, Monica's older brother, arrives at the coffee shop, upset after discovering his ex-wife, a recently out lesbian, has moved out of his apartment to begin a new relationship with her partner. A young woman suddenly arrives wearing a wet wedding dress, whom Monica recognizes as her high school best friend, Rachel Green. Monica introduces her to the others as Rachel reveals she
Monica Geller comedy". Contactmusic.com's Sophie Miskiw commended Cox for portraying Monica with "endearing neurosis". As a character, Lifetime described Monica as "neurotic yet lovable". Bustle's Emma Lord wrote, "I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't want to be Monica Geller", describing her as a "smart" and "savvy" character. Admitting that Monica is "probably not our favourite character", TalkTalk described the character as "wonderfully neurotic", while Nick at Nite reviewed her as "just as lovable as she is neurotic" despite her overbearing personality. Howard Rosenberg of the "Los Angeles Times" was receptive towards the entire cast, especially Cox and her character, both of whom