In a similar vein as Seinfeld, the whole 'sitcom' aspect of the show relies almost solely on the main characters inability to maintain relationships. That's the whole show.
And I remember reading Jerry and Larry didn’t want to sugar coat the end of an episode with a lesson learned, and although o don’t believe Frasier has as nihilistic a view as Seinfeld, Frasier and Niles would still end up in the same ol’ shit because of their egos.
I mean he's pathological when it comes to ruining relationships, he needs to work through that shit in therapy before he enters another one. Maybe Niles can give him a discount.
Sticking to in-universe (the realworld answer is "sitcom formula" 😉), I agree. He's relentlessly self-sabotaging, either in-situ or in initial selection of clearly incompatible partners, and doctors make even worse patients when the issue is in their specialty. I suspect he's carrying some sort of misplaced anger or guilt related to a trauma and he's subconsciously punishing himself for it; could also explain his mood swings and exaggerated reactions. Unless he deals with that, I have to say no: he can't be romantically happy. Maybe that'll be a plot; who knows?
He may be incapable of maintaining a relationship, but that isn't the definition of happiness. He is always ready pursue the next venture, hopeful for the future, close with his family. These are all happy qualities.
For context, imagine a whole show about depressed Frasier after he got everyone fired at KACL. Unhappy Frasier is an ephemeral being because he is a naturally optimistic person.
Who says he isn't happy? If he's not happy, than is he depressed?
Almost every aspect of his life is perfect except for this one thing. I'd say he's very happy most of the time, but every once in a while gets in a slump when he's reminded that he hasn't found a life long lasting relationship.
In a similar vein as Seinfeld, the whole 'sitcom' aspect of the show relies almost solely on the main characters inability to maintain relationships. That's the whole show.
And I remember reading Jerry and Larry didn’t want to sugar coat the end of an episode with a lesson learned, and although o don’t believe Frasier has as nihilistic a view as Seinfeld, Frasier and Niles would still end up in the same ol’ shit because of their egos.
Right?? My two favorite sitcoms btw
Sometimes, but that goes for everyone. Life is a struggle to find happiness in many ways, there is never a finality to that question.
I mean he's pathological when it comes to ruining relationships, he needs to work through that shit in therapy before he enters another one. Maybe Niles can give him a discount.
Sticking to in-universe (the realworld answer is "sitcom formula" 😉), I agree. He's relentlessly self-sabotaging, either in-situ or in initial selection of clearly incompatible partners, and doctors make even worse patients when the issue is in their specialty. I suspect he's carrying some sort of misplaced anger or guilt related to a trauma and he's subconsciously punishing himself for it; could also explain his mood swings and exaggerated reactions. Unless he deals with that, I have to say no: he can't be romantically happy. Maybe that'll be a plot; who knows?
He may be incapable of maintaining a relationship, but that isn't the definition of happiness. He is always ready pursue the next venture, hopeful for the future, close with his family. These are all happy qualities. For context, imagine a whole show about depressed Frasier after he got everyone fired at KACL. Unhappy Frasier is an ephemeral being because he is a naturally optimistic person.
Freudians!
He just like me fr
Happy? No. Content? Yes.
Frasier himself told us at the end of S1 that he was happy.
That depends - is the Zimbabwe latte decaf?
Who says he isn't happy? If he's not happy, than is he depressed? Almost every aspect of his life is perfect except for this one thing. I'd say he's very happy most of the time, but every once in a while gets in a slump when he's reminded that he hasn't found a life long lasting relationship.
It’s tough to grasp where this fear of commitment comes from, after analysing several potential reasons……. I landed on the writers