On September 19, 2024, Paramount+ premiered the second season of the second iteration of the classic sitcom 'Frasier', which has earned a mixed reception from critics, currently holding at 56% on Rotten Tomatoes. In the series, "Frasier is off to a different city with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge, and an old dream or two to finally fulfill; Frasier has re-entered the building." The ensemble cast includes Jack Cutmore-Scott, Kelsey Grammer, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Anders Keith, Jess Salgueiro, and Toks Olagundoye. Read the full review round-up below.
Joel Keller of Decider says, "The new Frasier isn’t as awful at the beginning of its second season as it was at the beginning of its first. But it’s not great, either." Adding, "The recommendation is because of all the guest stars that we’re going to see this season and a hope that the first episode of the season won’t be an indicator of what the rest of the season is like."
Josh Bell of Tom's Guide notes, "While the first season of the new “Frasier” worked hard to establish its ensemble players on their own terms, the second season is more willing to indulge in nostalgia for beloved characters. In the five episodes available for review, Peri Gilpin returns as Frasier’s former radio producer Roz Doyle, in a more substantial role than her brief appearance in the first season, and Harriet Sansom Harris shows up as Frasier’s devious agent Bebe Glazer. Gilpin is set to recur as Roz this season, but her first outing in the season’s third episode is a little underwhelming, as she’s awkwardly shoehorned into the ongoing group dynamic. Harris fares better, delivering a powerhouse performance in what’s easily the best of the second season’s episodes thus far, fully embodying Bebe’s ruthless ferocity. Even better, guest star Rachel Bloom matches Harris’ energy as Bebe’s daughter and protégé Phoebe, and she’d be a perfect fit as a recurring character, providing a similar type of foil for Frasier that Bebe did in her earlier appearances." Continuing, "Later episodes this season are set to feature even more returning “Frasier” characters, and that sense of familiarity is key to the show’s success. Whether it’s previous characters popping up again or new characters echoing the traits of old favorites, creators Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli know how to play to the strengths of the material. Watching “Frasier” is like slipping into a cozy pair of slippers and flipping through a well-worn photo album."
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