Alternative Frasier Remake Released Ahead Of Official Reboot, Recreates “Most Meta Episode”

An alternative Frasier remake is released one day before Kelsey Grammer’s reboot on Paramount+. After years in development, further delayed by its slow production, Grammer’s elitist therapist is almost back via the upcoming revival. Set in Boston, the Frasier reboot will see its titular character return to his old stomping grounds during his days in Cheers. This time, however, he has a clear goal — fix his fractured bond with his son, Freddy. The premise is intriguing, but the jury is still out on whether the project has legs to last beyond its 10-episode freshman year.

Before Grammer can officially reprise his most iconic role in the Frasier reboot on Paramount+, however, the fan-driven Our Frasier Remake has already released their completed project. Watch it below:

Spearheaded by artist and filmmaker Jacob Reed, Our Frasier Remake brings together a group of artists, illustrators, and filmmakers to remake the Frasier season 1 finale, “My Cofee with Niles.” Those involved share their interpretation of their designated scene, making the video a visual feast.

Our Frasier Remake Already Does One Thing Better Than The Paramount+ Series

Because the Our Frasier Remake simply remakes an episode of Frasier, it is already guaranteed to have a solid narrative — something that is still uncertain for the upcoming Paramount+ reboot. “My Coffee with Niles” is a play-like episode of the critically acclaimed series. It takes place exclusively at Cafe Nervosa and follows the conversation between the Crane brothers that is kickstarted with Niles asking his older brother if is he happy. Despite the simplicity of the query, Frasier finds it difficult to answer, considering all the small issues he’s had since moving back to Seattle. At the end of it all, however, he ultimately decides that he is happy.

“My Cofee with Niles” is a poignant way to wrap up Frasier’s first year in Seattle and a great example of the show’s thoughtful storytelling. Grammer is aware of this and has promised to give the reboot the same treatment. However, it isn’t a guarantee that the narrative will be executed as properly as the original show usually did. Admittedly, the Paramount+ project’s premise is intriguing. Bringing Frasier back to Boston allows it to bring the character full circle while also giving it a justified reason for its many missing characters. For context, David Hyde Pierce’s Niles will notably be absent in the Frasier reboot, among others.

Related: 8 Original Frasier Characters Missing From The Reboot

What’s clear is that Our Frasier Remake is a labor of love from people who genuinely adore the original show. Aside from holding the record for having the most Emmy wins for a comedy series, Frasier was also a commercial success, making its 11-season run more impressive. Suffice it to say, Grammer and Paramount+’s project has its work cut out for it.

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