Frasier 1993

lol I agree with the comment about the apartment. that's actually a big reason I started watching it. not sure when it was, but around 10 years ago. never watched cheers or cared to, though. dunno if that's weird.

so yes, this is one of my favorite shows. and yet, like my other favorites, some parts bother the hell outta me. how Frasier is portrayed as some kinda hopeless romantic when he's actually an unappealing creep. I somewhat liked the episode where they delved into the 'psychological' reasoning for him not finding the perfect woman. but all the women are these slender white blondes lol. haven't watched any of the episodes after 'dr. nora' in several years, so I can't say much about em.

so we all know the real reason: introducing new characters and storylines. every sitcom does it. but again, I like how 'Frasier' tied it together. even though it's hard to root for a guy who sabotages himself with his own awfulness. he blamed Sheri for wrecking his dates, but he was being a scummy pua lol. 'i should teach a course.' this guy spends all his working life helping other people, but can't help himself out with the most basic shit. that episode was just on, and I sincerely enjoy it, but it's also so cringe. the one where he takes a pic with the model in his bed, along with the season go cliffhanger before that... why would women even be attracted to him? and as with Niles, the writers make it so the ex wives are real villains who've scorned these poor fellas.

I was a kid in the 90s and I've watched this show dozens of times, so maybe I take some of it too seriously. idk. I feel like the only reason Frasier - especially - and Niles aren't totally unlikable is because of their bad luck. they're unbearably smug but they're also romantically-challenged dorks who get their comeuppance, so you're left feeling some affection. it's a really good show, good acting, writing. I still like the parts that bug me.