Warning: this article includes some spoilers for Frasier season 2.
After theFrasierseason 2 reboot, it’s clear that the show needs to take advantage of a story set up by Bebe Glazer’s recent return.Frasierseason 2continued Frasier’s new life back in Boston with his son, Freddy, along with Olivia, Eve, David, and Alan. The group’s dynamics are often wholesome, funny, and, at times, cringe-worthy as their lives continue to change, much like the originalFrasierand its predecessor,Cheers.
However, another season would giveFrasiera chance to expand the characters and plot further while paying homage to its predecessors. Specifically, there is one crucial part of Frasier’s character that has yet to make a comeback in seasons 1 and 2 of the reboot. While season 3 is not yet confirmed,Frasierseason 2’s endingleaves room for plenty of new storylines in the future, including achance for Bebe Glazer to reappear and fulfill her plans for Frasier.
Frasier Season 3 Could Pay Off Bebe Glazer’s Plan For Frasier Crane
Bebe Glazer Wants Frasier To Resume His Talk Show
In the original series, Bebe Glazer was known for her harsh and manipulative personality, and it can be expected that she will bring that attitude again if she reappears inFrasierseason 3. As she stated during her appearance in season 2, episode 5, “The Squash Courtship of Freddy’s Father,“Bebe wants to bring Frasier’s talk show back. While this endeavor is self-centered on Bebe’s behalf, it is also an interesting prospect for audiences.
The lingering possibility of Frasier resuming his show in some form provides a perfect plot for season 3 to explore, and it means that the revival’s audiences have likely not seen the last of Bebe Glazer.
Ultimately, the episode ends without any clear resolution on Frasier’s decision to resume his talk show, but Bebe’s conniving personality makes it likely that the fight is not over. The lingering possibility of Frasier resuming his show in some form provides a perfect plot for season 3 to explore, and it means that the revival’s audiences have likely not seen the last of Bebe Glazer. Considering how great the character is, this is a great thing to look forward to.
Frasier Season 3 Needs To Use The Opportunity To Bring Back His Talk Show
Frasier Is At His Best When Hosting A Talk Show
Frasier’s show inspired and helped people, and his talk show was always what he was best at. Since the show was something he is known for and something he enjoyed in the past, it makes sense thatFrasierwould bring it back eventually, especially following the nostalgic Seattle homecoming episode where he and Roz were able to stage a finalThe Dr. Frasier Crane Showat KACL. Now that allFrasierreboot charactershave been firmly established, it would be the best time for the Paramount show to revive this aspect of the old series.
Frasier Season 2 Finale Review: Revival’s Storytelling Shift Is A Risk That Has An Emotional Pay-Off
The Frasier revival ends its sophomore run with an unexpected shift in storytelling focus, although it remains true to the franchise’s core theme.
Frasieroriginally saw him working as a radio show host in Seattle, and, during the gap between the shows, Frasier was a television talk show host in Chicago. In the revival, he suddenly pivoted to become a Harvard educator, which sounded interesting at first but quickly became pointless. Season 2 didn’t even include a substantial plot line that centered on it. Between that andRoz’s move to the East Coast, this could be an indication thatFrasierseason 3, assuming that it happens, is planning on finally bringing back the talk show aspect of the franchise.
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Follow Frasier Crane in the next chapter of his life as he returns to Boston, Mass., with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge and an old dream or two to finally fulfill.
