The Good Father

I wasn't overly struck on the original ending for 'Frasier', so wasn't that bothered about the bow being unravelled for this new series.

I can't say I was bothered that Niles and Daphne weren't in it - it's called 'Frasier' after all.

I thought this reboot opened well, and it's credit to the writers that they went straight in with the sort of big farce episode that the original did really really well.

Throw in the always brilliant Nicholas Lyndhurst and a sense of genuine heart and I have to say that I am on board with this show.

It's a familiar enough set-up, and yet it feels new. If only the 'Joey' spin-off had been so good.

I didn't know how much I would cry watching the first episode. My husband and I have rewatched the original series several times. We love the late John Mahoney (Martin). He is one of the best characters from the original series. He was the best. I cried like a baby the last few minutes of the first episode. Well-done!! Thank you for honoring him.

This may not be the same show, but I am looking forward to seeing how this plays out. I love the twist of Frasier and Freddy's relationship compared to Frasier and Martin. I love the new characters too. David is a hoot. We will miss our old familiar characters. We are excited to watch more!

While I had fears and doubts for this return, I have to say this episode put me at ease. It may not yet possess the same spark and magic as the show initially did and certain characters not being there is definitely felt, it does very well in its starting of a new chapter that I feel I could definitely get on board with.

It has some nice callbacks and references to the first show, a couple of funny moments and focuses well on the emotion of the current situation the characters are going through. It even adds a couple of interesting new characters that I can't wait to explore more.

It also makes me wonder what other sitcom characters would be like 20 years later. It's fun to think about.

I hold the only series near and dear to my heart, and it remains to this day my favourite show of all time. So when I first heard that Frasier was getting a reboot 20 years after the show ended, and without the original cast no less, I simply groaned.

So I hope the producers forgive me for not rushing to watch the pilot of the reboot, due to my fear of seeing my favourite show destroyed by writers and actors who no doubt will fail to capture the magic of the original series.

I had completely forgotten about the reboot until today, when I saw the series pop up on my screen. With nothing else to watch, I decided to give the show a go; it is STILL Kelsey Grammer after all.

And to my dismay, the first half of the pilot felt really awkward. Live studio audience laughter hasn't really aged well, and the acting and dialogue felt corny.

However, I began to see the parallels with the original series. The campiness reminded me of my introduction to the original series. And the relationship between Frasier and Freddie immediately filled me with a sense of nostalgia due to their parallels with Martin and Frasier.

The story actually works. It's a story about a father and son, but it manages to feel fresh without feeling like a clone of the original series. And most importantly, the show manages to transition seamlessly from silly to heartfelt moments, and the last 10 minutes of the episode won me over.

No, this reboot does not look as good as the original. How could it, considering how high the original series set the bar? But if this series manages to even capture a fraction of the magic of the original series; which in my opinion, it did; then this reboot should absolutely be deserving of a watch.

From the start, I have held back any hope of being pleased with this reboot. Fool me once, twice, thrice or more times, shame on you...

But they did the impossible and managed to recapture the same feeling I've looked to relive through countless streamings of reruns over the years.

Kelsey Grammer's return couldn't have been timed better, with the deluge of junk content that has been spewing out at us, I genuinely forgot how to enjoy a sitcom all the way through an episode.

The way they memorialize John Mahoney made a genuinely touching moment; recognizing the significance of that relationship while not hinging the episode on it was skillfully and respectfully executed.

There's some growing pains to be found, but much as the first season of the original had its flaws, there is so much potential. The new actors are mostly great, and I like that the whole thing has a familiar dynamic whole being something new.

As a diehard Frasier fan, I cannot emphasize too strongly the need to blow this show up with watches and reviews. We've waited this long for something good to come along. Don't you dare ruin this for me.