Frasier - TV Series Review

Monk is a former police consultant with OCD, who was forced to take a break from work after his wife died. Living with his father, Martin Crane, who is a retired cop, offers funny but often touching situations. Frasier’s brother Niles and his father’s physical therapist, Daphne Moon, and spit-fire show producer Roz Doyle bring depth to the comedic drama the show offers. It presents its self as traditional comedy show with elements of situational comedy in both the working and home life of Frasier as he hosts a peculiar radio show and comes home to an even more peculiar family. Its major subjects are family relationships, couple’s search, work career issues, and the comedy of the ‘high’ against the ‘low’ culture. These issues are explored through humor in Frasier often fused with sophistication and comedy whereby the former makes the serious themes bearable and the latter comes off as a lightweight juxtaposition of the issues discussed.

Kelsey Grammer plays the role of Frasier Crane as a Cabaret actor does, he is eloquent yet layered in his portrayal of the character being both arrogant and compassionate at the same time. Niles played by David Hyde Pierce gives life to the show with a genuinely funny portrayal, which balances the religiousness of Frasier with some seriously goofy doses of anxiety. John Mahoney as Martin, is realistic at one point of the movie as he is an all American dad whose character serves as the stability against his sons’ foolishness. Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin as Daphne and Roz portray their characters differently with much mascularity and being closer to real life characters. The direction then maintains a continuity that forges a compelling story progression across episodes as well as strong character emotions that resonate with the viewers.

The theme song of the show is as catchy and famous as the main theme of any other iconic show as ‘Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs,’ sung by Kelsey Grammer and the Jazz style of music completely supports the theme and the overtones of the television show. Whereas the background score generally is in sync with the tone of the series and becomes especially useful in comedies and drama series.

Efficient and practical use of television wherein the exteriors of Seattle are portrayed while the interiors are seen in comfort. The lighting and the camera work are used to make conversation sequences feel closer to life and they further immerse the audience into the zany world of radio show host Frasier and his family.

Further, the imagery work most effectively to bring reality into the show. His apartment has both minimalist sophistication and squalor, reflecting the man’s facet both a man of high class and a man of a chaotic family. Places like the workplace at KACL, the radio station studio gives the show a pretty background for more physical happenings and flows of words.

As a sitcom, ‘Frasier’ rarely employs technological effects for its plot or asides most series do have while depending solely on the characters in the show. However, when invoked, effects play down and operate in support of a story instead of interrupting immersion; Each episode of ‘Frasier,’ finds a beat that delivers deep comedy as well as an overall drive. The editing sharpens the pacing – focusing on delivering funny lines while giving space for more dramatic moments.

The show remains heavily Comedy-centered throughout, much like traditional sitcoms, yet it is just as capable of springing for a pause to let the emotions sink in. This rhythm helps to retain audience’s interest without losing the show’s passion.

The language used in ‘Frasier’ is eloquent, smart and filled with innuendos and jokes for intelligent audiences. It really encapsulates the combination of the educated and neurotic natures of the characters, used frequently as a humorous prop and as a way of developing the characters.

As much as ‘Frasier’ is now regarded as the show that triumphs in wit and characterization, it’s first seasons do rely heavily on a number of clichés that are particular to the intellectual elitism of the show and therefore, fans of ‘Cheers’ might have But that’s as far as it goes with the negatives as the strength of the show shines through and establishes its unique identity very soon.

Honestly ‘Frasier’ is a comedy show that tells the viewers a wonderful story of laughter with a tinge of certain level of emotions. The focus of the entire show on the relationships between families feels very relatable, in addition to that, every episode features a list of incredibly talented actors. It is funny and still retains its humor in every corner, making it one of the best TV comedies of all time.