Summary
The Frasier reboot takes place around 18 years after the original series, not the almost 20 years that have passed in real life.
Frasier, who is now 70 years old in the reboot, better aligns with Kelsey Grammer's actual age of 68. However, despite the passage of time, Frasier's personality remains unchanged, characterized by his fondness for exquisite dining and his struggle to connect with individuals in blue-collar occupations.
The Frasier reboot is finally here, nearly 20 years since the original series came to a close. Fans are eager to know exactly how much time has passed since the 2004 finale. Running for eleven successful seasons, starting in 1993, Frasier captivated audiences with its clever humor, sophisticated wit, and deep emotional moments. The show received countless accolades and remains a beloved sitcom, solidifying its place in television history. Now, with the revival set to premiere in 2023, anticipation and excitement are filling the air.
Frasier's Reboot Is Set 18 Years After The Original Show's Ending
: The Frasier reboot, although lacking many original characters, welcomes back Kelsey Grammer as the esteemed shrink and leading actor. Notably, the revival series relocates Frasier to Boston, where his now adult son, Frederick Crane (Jack Cutmore-Scott), resides. The significant changes in Frasier's life have sparked speculation regarding the time gap between the original series and the reboot.The original run of Frasier concluded on May 13, 2004, implying that the Frasier revival series is launching nearly two decades after the Frasier season 11 finale. However, there exists a subtle disparity between this elapsed real-world duration and the fictional Frasier timeline. In the reboot series, David Crane (Anders Keith), who happens to be Niles' and Daphne's son and Frasier's nephew, is commencing his college education, indicating his age as 18. Considering David's birth occurring during the Frasier series finale, it can be inferred that the reboot takes place approximately 18 years after the original series, rather than the nearly 20 years that have transpired in reality.
How Old Is Frasier In The Reboot?
Dr. Frasier Crane, the renowned psychiatrist, will reach the age of 70 in the upcoming Frasier reboot. References to his age were subtly made in both Cheers and the original Frasier series. In his debut on Cheers in 1984, Frasier Crane was portrayed as being in his early 30s, which suggests a birth year in the mid-1950s when actor Grammer was 29. When Frasier started in 1993, he would have been in his early 40s during the early episodes of the spinoff.
A more explicit mention of Frasier's age occurs in "Frasier Grinch," episode 9 of Frasier's third season, where his son, Frederick, confirms that he is 41 years old, indicating a birth year of 1952. Taking this information into account, and considering that the Frasier reboot is set 18 years after the original series finale, Frasier's age in the revival would be approximately 70. This aligns fairly closely with Grammer's actual age of 68. Nevertheless, some things remain constant as Frasier Crane, despite his age, continues to possess a passion for fine dining, maintain a highly critical nature, and struggle to understand the perspectives of blue-collar workers.