Sitcom Revivals

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 11/16/23 at 5:26pm

Will and Grace, Roseanne, The Connors, Mad About You, Fuller House... now Frasier.

Which has been the best?

Is Frasier worth subscribing to Paramount Plus?

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 11/16/23 at 7:34pm

I have not heard great things about the Frasier revival, but Paramount often has free trial periods. So you can wait until all the episodes have aired (I don't know if they do a weekly release or dump them all at once) and check it out.

Of the other ones you listed, I think Roseanne/The Connors has arguably been the most successful. Five seasons so far, generally positive reviews and generally good ratings. Season 6 will surely be shortened because of the strikes, of course, and there seems to be some uncertainty whether this will be the final season, as apparently John Goodman and the executive producer have both said they could see it ending with the end of season 6. 

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 11/16/23 at 9:44pm

Good idea, thank you. I was actually okay with missing this Frasier until I read that Bebe Neuwirth was back as Lilith. I can not stay away now.

The Conners is actually pretty good. Not hugely funny, but top quality acting and loveable characters. I do miss Roseanne from the series, if it's okay to say that. The character Roseanne Conner at least.

I forgot to mention Friends, I suppose I can count the reunion two years ago as the closest thing to a revival we'll ever get.

[kdogg36]

Posted: 11/17/23 at 11:34am

There's also Night Court, which is silly, nostalgic fun. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/17/23 at 5:54pm

The Connors has been frequently good despite their off-camera drama. I'm enjoying the Frasier revival. The actors that play his son, Freddie, and also his nephew, David, are good. Thankfully I get Paramount+ for free (for now).

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 11/20/23 at 6:56pm

Night Court does look good.

I'm glad The Conners has had a healthy run and didn't suffer the same fate as the Murphy Brown revival. Which actually was not bad.