Frasier
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Frasier

"The next chapter begins."

6.6
Yr 2023
Rt 30m
Status Canceled
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Series Brief

Overview

Follow Frasier Crane in the next chapter of his life as he returns to Boston, Mass., with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge and an old dream or two to finally fulfill.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 67 /100

The 2023 revival of Frasier received mixed to generally positive reviews from television critics. While several reviewers noted that the series experienced a wobbly start in its opening episodes, many felt the show hit its stride as the narrative developed, capturing much of the charm, humor, and low-stakes highbrow comedy of the original. Critics universally lauded Kelsey Grammer's return to the title role, praising his timeless performance as the anchor holding the new Boston-set chapter together.

Supporters highlighted the care and thoughtful craft behind the revival, noting that despite missing key original cast members, the new relationships and multi-cam sitcom timing grew increasingly funny and comforting. The show's commitment to classic sitcom staging and traditional humor was seen by several outlets as a charming, welcome return.

However, a portion of critics remained unconvinced, criticizing the series as a limp effort that relied too heavily on nostalgia and formulaic storylines. Certain supporting characters were flagged as weak links, and harsher reviews dismissed the effort as unnecessary compared to the original show's legacy. Nonetheless, consensus leans toward a pleasant, surprisingly strong continuation for fans of the character.

“After a wobbly start, this new 'Frasier' gets better and funnier as it goes along”

“At first, this reboot struggles. But after a few episodes, the chemistry and the magic are back, all helmed by its lead’s faultless performance – and it is a joy to watch”

“Kelsey Grammer’s ‘Frasier’ Reboot Is More Charming Than Expected”

“Kelsey Grammer has still got it, even if the revival does not.”

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Why fans love it

Returning to Boston shifts the center of gravity back to the academic halls of Harvard University. This 2023 take on the character centers his energy on a strained father and son relationship, trading the original psychiatrist office setting for a campus environment. The dynamic provides a modern friction that tests his established sensibilities through fresh family obligations.

Kelsey Grammer anchors the transition as the protagonist navigates a different social landscape alongside a new cast that includes Jack Cutmore-Scott and Nicholas Lyndhurst. The comedy draws its rhythm from the clashing expectations between a past life in radio and a present attempt to find belonging as a professor. It is a calculated pivot that prioritizes interpersonal tension over the familiar routines that defined the character’s earlier years.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 55
Regulars 4
Longest run 5 eps
Show 47 more
Owen Lloyd as Brian 2 episodes Peter S. Kim as Eliot 1 episode Kevin Daniels as Tiny 4 episodes Jimmy Dunn as Moose 5 episodes Renee Pezzotta as Smokey 4 episodes Danice Cabanela as Jeneé 1 episode Amy Workman as Sarah 2 episodes John Bucy as Roger 2 episodes Patrick Rafferty as Gilby 1 episode Monique Edwards as Lauren 1 episode Gogo Pandit as Chef 1 episode Chris Farah as Arguing Mother 1 episode Nora Yates as Arguing Daughter 1 episode David Theune as Walt 1 episode Tangie Ambrose as Annie 1 episode Annette Shar as Bar Patron #1 1 episode Shon Levi as Bar Patron #2 1 episode Robert Barela as Bar Patron #3 1 episode Eben Ham as TV Newscaster V / O (uncredited) 1 episode David Dean Bottrell as Kevin 1 episode Don Lake as Dean Melvin 1 episode Nike Doukas as Dr. Bowen 1 episode Cheyenne Perez as Saara 2 episodes Jacqueline Obradors as Siobhan 1 episode Annie Abbott as Ida 1 episode Jessica McKenna as Kiki 1 episode Parvesh Cheena as Provost Sharma 2 episodes Bebe Neuwirth as Dr. Lilith Sternin 1 episode Vince Wilfork as Vince Wilfork 1 episode Michael Saltzman as Chip 1 episode David Sargsyan as Bowler (uncredited) 1 episode Stefanie Yunger as Kara 1 episode Amari McCoy as Violinist #1 1 episode Patricia Heaton as Holly 1 episode Harriet Sansom Harris as Bebe Glazer 1 episode Rachel Bloom as Phoebe Glazer 1 episode Greer Grammer as Alice 1 episode Yvette Nicole Brown as Monica 1 episode Rafael Cebrian as Augustine 1 episode Robert Mammana as Valdo Kotnik 1 episode Dan Butler as Bulldog Briscoe 1 episode Edward Hibbert as Gil Chesterton 1 episode Rory O'Malley as Lou 1 episode Carol Burnett as Jennifer (voice) 1 episode Chris Prinzo as Tim 1 episode Paolo Andino as Grimsby 1 episode Ayla Manji as Rose 1 episode
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Keywords

boston, massachusetts harvard university reboot father son relationship
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 12, 2023
Status
Canceled
Episode Runtime
30 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
75