The Mind-Blowing Frasier Fact That Unveils Freddy's Rejection of His Dad

Summary

Despite his flaws, Frasier was generally liked within the universe of the series, making Freddy's issues with his father stand out.

Freddy's limited appearance in the original show justifies his distant relationship with Frasier in the reboot, since their connection was rarely shown to viewers.

It remains uncertain whether Frasier was a neglectful father, as most of Freddy's upbringing took place off-screen. However, Freddy's success hints that Frasier may have done reasonably well.

Freddy's disdain for Frasier's eponymous antihero can be easily explained by one surprising statistic about the sitcom. Although Frasier was not without flaws, his character's arrogance and self-centeredness were even more pronounced in his own show compared to his earlier appearance in Cheers. As Frasier's spinoff focused on his misadventures, it left little room for the title character to disguise his shortcomings. However, despite Frasier's womanizing, casual lying, unprofessional antics, and lack of manners, he was generally seen as a likable character within the series.

This is why Frasier's son, Freddy, and his issues with his father stood out. While it remains uncertain what role Freddy will have in Frasier's upcoming reboot, he played a minor part in the original run of the show. Being Frasier's son with Lilith, Freddy exhibited some of his father's personality traits, particularly his precocious intelligence. Even as a child during Frasier's initial run, Freddy displayed a knack for doing whatever it took to impress the women he was attracted to. Despite these similarities to Frasier, there was a noticeable distance between Freddy and his father, especially when considering the dynamics of the original show.

Freddy's Frasier Absence Explains Why He "Hates" Him

In the latest revival trailer, Freddy plays a significant role, setting up the return of Lilith in the Frasier reboot. Freddy is estranged from Frasier and surprised when his father suddenly appears on his doorstep after a long period of limited contact. It may come as a surprise to fans of the original series that Freddy and his father are not close, but there is a valid reason in the show's universe. Despite being Frasier's son, Freddy only appeared in nine out of 264 episodes.

In the reboot trailer, Freddy finds it uncomfortable and awkward to interact with his father. Frasier's friend Alan suggests that it is reasonable for Freddy to feel this way and possibly harbor some resentment towards his father. Although Freddy himself doesn't express this, it would be understandable considering the limited presence of Frasier's son in the original series. While viewers of Cheers, where Frasier originated, may not have seen what Freddy was doing, the main character's life was extensively covered in Frasier's original run. Therefore, it is quite noticeable how little Freddy was involved in the story, justifying his distance from his father.

Was Frasier A Bad Father?

It is difficult to determine if Frasier was a negligent father since much of Freddy's upbringing was not depicted on-screen. This could suggest Frasier's lack of interest in fatherhood. The limited involvement of Freddy in the original show implies that Frasier did not think about him often or prioritize his growth. However, Freddy's current situation in the Frasier reboot indicates that he has turned out well. He is in a stable relationship and resides in a comfortable home, with his father's return being his main concern. Therefore, Frasier's portrayal as an antihero may not be entirely unfavorable.