Massive Reboot Update: Frasier's Epic Comeback Marks a Last Hurrah To Bring Back Beloved Cheers Characters

Summary

The upcoming Frasier reboot is the only way fans will see the beloved Cheers characters again, as a Cheers revival is unlikely to happen.

The Frasier revival series is set in Boston, suggesting the possibility of a Cheers reunion. However, it remains uncertain how many of the old drinking buddies will make an appearance.

Unlike a Cheers reboot, which may not feel organic or enticing, the Frasier reboot provides a suitable and significant opportunity to bring back the original sitcom characters.

According to co-creator James Burrows, the upcoming Frasier reboot is the only opportunity for fans to see the original show's characters again. Frasier, a spinoff of the popular sitcom Cheers set in Boston, follows Dr. Frasier Crane as a radio show host in Seattle. The show gained equal popularity to its predecessor and is now returning for a revival on Paramount+ with Kelsey Grammer reprising his role. The new series takes Frasier back to his professional roots in Boston, sparking speculation of a potential reunion with his old drinking buddies from Cheers. However, while there is demand for a Cheers reboot, it seems that guest appearances in the Frasier revival will be the extent of it. James Burrows, who is directing two episodes of the Frasier reboot, responded to the idea of a Cheers reboot with directness, and he is completely correct.

Frasier's Reboot Is The Final Chance For Your Favorite Cheers Characters

When discussing the possibility of a Cheers reunion, James Burrows, the filmmaker, firmly stated that it would not happen. He expressed the belief that the show should be wrapped up and enjoyed through satellite TV and syndication. While reboots are often dependent on studio or network ownership, Burrows, who owns 3 Sisters, a joint venture with NBC that holds the rights to Cheers, made it clear that a revival is not possible.

However, this doesn't mean that the beloved Cheers characters won't make appearances in the Frasier revival. Although no confirmations have been made, Grammer hinted at potential cameos from several Cheers cast members in the new Frasier. Woody Harrelson, Rhea Perlman, and Ted Danson are all actively involved in major movie and TV projects, making any of them a noteworthy addition. Unfortunately, Danson hasn't shown interest in reprising his role as Sam Malone, and his departure from Cheers was a significant factor in the show's end. Regardless, the Frasier reboot will include several original sitcom characters, surpassing Cheers' own revival series in terms of quality.

Why It's Good Cheers Won't Be Getting A Reboot

The conclusion of Cheers was conclusive, with each character's storyline neatly resolved. Nevertheless, fans have been following Frasier Crane's journey throughout his adult life and career, making a return to his story feel organic. However, a reboot of Cheers would feel artificial and perhaps even painful. Given that Cheers concluded almost 30 years ago, a forced reboot featuring Woody Boyd (Harrelson) still working at the same bar decades later, with the elderly regulars occupying their usual seats, would be quite disheartening. It would be more appropriate to include a cameo on Frasier that portrays how these characters have moved on.