While the Frasier reboot is inferior to its predecessor, it's as good as it can be for a show that doesn't have elements that made the original great.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Frasier reboot leans on nostalgia, highlighting just how great the original show was. Kelsey Grammer has officially returned as Frasier Crane in the Paramount+ revival of the most Emmy decorated comedy series. In the Frasier reboot, Frasier finds himself back in Boston, his old haunt in Cheers. Doing so solves a couple of narrative issues for the endeavor.
Admittedly, there was nervous anticipation for Jack Cutmore-Scott's Freddy since his relationship with Frasier will be the emotional backbone of the revival . Cutmore-Scott's version of the role barely resembles his predecessor, but it doesn't really have any bearing on the storytelling. Instead, this iteration is more reminiscent of Martin, and Cutmore-Scott plays it effectively, resulting in a less dramatic but still engaging relationship with Grammer's Frasier.
Although the success of the original series paves the way for its return, it also creates its biggest challenge as it sets the bar high for its successor. It is arguably unfair to do a strict one-to-one comparison between the first five episodes of the original and the revival. The 1994 Frasier was a well-oiled machine from the get-go despite being a massive risk for NBC. However, because it was so different from Cheers, it was easier to get on board with Frasier's new life in Seattle.
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