Is This the Only Thing Frasier Revival Actually Done Wrong?

It's been less than a week since the much-anticipated Frasier reboot premiered on Paramount+, and it's already the talk of the town. So far, only two episodes of the revamped show have aired, but fans are already on cloud nine to see their beloved character, Dr. Frasier Crane, back on screen.

Making his debut as a supporting character on Cheers, Frasier became an icon of 1990s comedy after its eponymous spinoff was released. Focused on his radio show, the new series ran for an impressive eleven seasons. Nineteen years after the last episode of Frasier aired, the sitcom now has a sequel, following the beloved character, his friends, and family. However, while viewers are pleased to see Dr. Crane again, they find one specific character rather disappointing.

Frasier's Nephew

One of the best things about Frasier was the titular character's brother, Niles. In fact, many fan-favorite moments that defined the original show revolve around him. Quirky and clumsy, Niles was the source of hilarity for many seasons. Naturally, one might think he wouldn't be lucky in love, but in fact, he was. And at the end of Frasier's eleventh season, he had a son named David.

While Niles himself is conspicuously absent in the Frasier revival, his grown-up son is present to add a touch of humor to his uncle's life. The problem is that many viewers don't particularly like how the character's been portrayed so far.

A Caricature of Niles

So far, the young man has failed to win over the audience, who see him as a rather cold and self-centered individual. While these traits may remind viewers of David's father, Niles was a much more endearing character. He was more cultured, socially adept, and had a certain charm, all qualities that his son completely lacks.

In essence, David comes across as a poor imitation of his father. More notably, Aders Keith's performance hasn't been well received by viewers who say he's essentially channeling The Big Bang Theory's Sheldon Cooper. Regrettably, David also lacks Dr. Cooper's charisma to compensate for his unappealing personality.

Overall, though, the Frasier sequel has been well received by viewers, who are now looking forward to seeing episode 3 on October 19th.