Frasier

Editor Reviews

• Marlowe Kent

  Rating: 7

  7

  June 2, 2025

  A critical darling and ratings success, Frasier was thriving in April 1996 during its third season. This spin-off from Cheers followed psychiatrist Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) as he returned to his hometown of Seattle and hosted a radio call-in show. The show excelled at witty dialogue, sophisticated humour, and the hilarious dynamics between Frasier, his equally snobbish brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce), their down-to-earth father Martin (John Mahoney), his physical therapist Daphne (Jane Leeves), and Eddie the dog. It proved that a spin-off could not only succeed but become a comedy classic in its own right.

• Lark Ashford

  Rating: 5

  5

  April 2, 2025

  'Frasier', a spin-off of 'Cheers', proved that some spin-offs can actually surpass the original. Dr. Frasier Crane's move back to Seattle to host a radio psychiatry show, coupled with his witty banter with brother Niles, created comedy perfection. The show's sharp writing and sophisticated humor set it apart. A little secret? The producers initially wanted John Mahoney to play Frasier, not Martin. Can you imagine the show without Martin's down-to-earth charm clashing with Frasier's intellectual snobbery? It’s a comedic masterpiece that elevates the sitcom genre!