10 Crucial Reminders Before the Highly-Anticipated Frasier Reboot!

Summary

Frasier returns to New England to repair his relationship with his son while embarking on a personal journey in the Frasier reboot.

Frasier's future in the new Paramount+ show will be heavily influenced by his previous encounters in Seattle. The Frasier reboot will highlight Niles and Daphne's love story, as well as their infant son, David, along with various alterations in Frasier's life.

Kelsey Grammer's snobbish psychiatrist returns to television screens after nearly two decades in an exciting Frasier reboot. Before diving into the new Paramount+ show, let's recap some key points. Frasier embarks on his fourth chapter in a familiar city, deciding to return to New England after a period away from Boston. His primary objective? To mend his fractured relationship with his grown-up son, Freddy, all while embarking on a personal journey of self-discovery.

While the Paramount+ Frasier reboot boasts mostly new faces and a fresh setting, its foundation remains rooted in the original show. Over 11 seasons, Frasier called Seattle home, undergoing countless transformative experiences that pushed him outside of his comfort zone. These experiences have played a significant role in shaping the man he has become. Now, in what could be his final chapter, Frasier must draw upon the wisdom and lessons of his past life in the Emerald City, as depicted in the original show, to pave the way for a brighter future.

10 Frasier Lived In Boston For 15 Years Before His Show

Frasier made his first appearance on Cheers as Diane's rebound boyfriend after her breakup with Sam, before he had his own series. Having studied at Harvard, he decided to settle in Boston and establish his private practice. Prior to setting foot in Sam's pub, he had already been in New England for several years. Initially a guest role, it became a permanent job when Grammer was promoted to a regular. Even after Diane (played by Shelley Long) departed from Cheers at the end of season 5, Frasier remained on the show. He continued as a core cast member until the sitcom ended in 1993, the same year his own series, Frasier, premiered.

9 Why Frasier Crane Left Boston For Seattle

Taking a big risk, CBS launched a Cheers spin-off centered around Frasier. The gamble paid off as the show quickly became a critical and commercial success. Frasier had been away from Boston for six months before the start of the show in Seattle. In the pilot episode, "The Good Son," the radiotherapist shared on his program that he returned to his hometown due to his ex-wife Lilith's infidelity. He also acknowledged his private practice had become dull and expressed regret for spending too many nights drinking at Cheers.

8 Frasier's Son, Freddy Lived With Lilith In Boston

Despite their contentious relationship, Frasier and Lilith always managed to put their differences aside for the sake of co-parenting their only child, Freddy. While Frasier relocated to the West Coast, Freddy stayed with his mother in Boston. Despite the distance between them, Freddy would frequently travel from New England to Seattle to visit his father, just as Frasier would make the effort to see his son whenever he had the opportunity.

7 Frasier Had A Brother, Niles

Despite the claim made in Cheers that Frasier was an only child, NBC later introduced his younger brother, Niles, in the spin-off series. The decision came about when the creators noticed the striking resemblance between David Hyde Pierce and Frasier when he first appeared on the show. Frasier's character was already quite eccentric, but Niles took it to the next level with even more quirks, which even annoyed his older brother. Despite the inconsistency in the plot, the introduction of Niles proved to be worth it, as Pierce's portrayal of the character was brilliant.

6 Why Frasier Was Forced To Live With Martin In The Original Show

5 Frasier Was A Radiotherapist In Seattle

Adding to Frasier's already challenging move to Seattle, his father, Martin, further complicated matters by needing to live with him. Due to the elderly retired police officer's limited mobility resulting from a gunshot wound in his hip while on duty, living alone posed both difficulties and risks. While Niles may have had a larger residence, accommodating Martin was reportedly complicated by his then-wife, Maris. Nonetheless, driven by a desire to mend their relationship, Frasier eventually agreed to welcome Martin into his upscale Seattle apartment.

After establishing a successful private practice in Boston, Frasier was able to accumulate wealth. However, upon returning to Seattle, he made an unexpected career change as the host of a popular daily radio show called "The Frasier Crane Show" on KACL. Handling distressed callers from all corners of the Emerald City, he selflessly provided assistance to their problems while being supported by his producer, Roz Doyle. Despite relishing his newfound fame in his hometown, Niles often demeaned his occupation, dismissively labeling it as "McSessions."

4 Niles Married Daphne (Martin's Home Healthcare Worker)

Aside from the personal journey of Frasier, the original show also explored other long-running storylines, such as the romance between Niles and Daphne. From the moment Niles, the younger Crane brother, met Martin's new home healthcare worker, he was instantly captivated. However, his marriage to Maris prevented him from acting upon his feelings. Throughout the original Frasier series, their relationship gradually developed, culminating in their eventual marriage. Niles and Daphne's romance was undeniably one of the highlights of the show, which makes it intriguing to see how the Frasier reboot will pay homage to it, even without both characters making an appearance.

3 Niles & Daphne Had A Baby In The Frasier Finale

In the Frasier season 11, Daphne discovered she was expecting, and in the series finale, she welcomed a healthy baby boy into the world, although his arrival was far from typical for the Crane family. Their son was given the name David. As the show was concluding, the potential of a Crane/Moon child remained uncertain—a gap that the upcoming Paramount+ revival aims to fill. Alongside an older Freddy, the Frasier reboot will also introduce David as he accompanies his uncle to Boston.

2 Frasier Quit KACL To Be A TV Show Host

Seattle had been a haven for Frasier, providing him with close-knit ties to his family and friends, in addition to a fulfilling career. However, as his show approached its conclusion, he yearned for meaningful change and pursued endeavours that would bring him true happiness. With Niles and Martin settled comfortably in their own lives, Frasier seized a tempting opportunity in San Francisco to helm a television program, considering it the natural progression for his professional journey. Without delay, he bid farewell to his loyal Seattle listeners and embarked on a southern-bound adventure.

1 Frasier Flew To Chicago Instead Of San Francisco In The Finale

Instead of relocating to San Francisco for a new job as planned, Frasier, a lifelong romantic, had a sudden change of heart and decided to fly east to pursue his final love interest in his show, Charlotte. Unlike Cheers, which had a definite ending, the spin-off series left Frasier's fate uncertain, concluding just as his plane landed in Chicago. His current situation is one of the main mysteries leading into the reboot of Frasier.