The Return of Frasier: A Must Watch Reboot

In what had been a rumor for years, Frasier Crane has finally made a return to television. The beloved character that we first met on Cheers in Season 3, Episode 1 (Rebound, Part 1) on September 27. 1984, returned to television this fall.

Frasier is in the midst of a reboot over on Paramount+, a streaming service. If you do not have access to the service, sign-up for a free trial or buy a plan because Frasier alone is worth the subscription.

Boston’s Favorite Son, Frasier, Returns

Frasier’s story began in Boston when he walked into the bar Cheers as the new love interest of Diane Chambers. His character launched one of the most popular sitcoms in television history when Frasier debuted on September 16, 1993.

The eccentric radio psychiatrist moved to Seattle, Washington to host a show on KACL and live with his recently injured police officer father, Martin Crane. Things started off rough between him and Martin before a wonderful father-son relationship blossomed before our eyes.

In the reboot of the popular series, Frasier is back in Boston where it all began for the sitcom character. This time, he is living with his adult son Freddy, who is a Boston firefighter, and reunited with an old friend from Oxford in a teaching position at Harvard.

An Honest Review

I am as biased as they come when talking about Frasier. He is my favorite character from Cheers and I am an avid watcher of the original sitcom. The first two episodes were decent. They weren’t earth shattering. But, they were good enough to keep my interest piqued.

Yes, there are times where the humor is dry and the laughs seem forced, but you get that at times with every sitcom in history. There are also times that are incredibly poignant. Specifically, an interaction in an early episode between Frasier and Freddy about Martin.

There is an episode released every Thursday on Paramount+. I recommend sticking with the series if you started it and aren’t sure. The last few episodes have been nothing short of hilarious.

Frasier once again finds himself stuck in a difficult situation involving two women (sound familiar?) and this time Niles or Martin aren’t there to help. It’s Freddy he has to rely on for assistance.

The reboot likely won’t win any awards. But, it is strong enough to warrant a second season, in my opinion.

What are your opinions of the sitcom reboot if you have seen it? Did you watch the original show? Let’s talk about it in the comments section.

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