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Summary: Buyer Beware
Comment: I was spoiled by the A+ writing, directing, and ensemble acting of the first 7 seasons of "Frasier." But Season 8 is where the cracks in the series' artifice begin to form.
There are a couple of standout performances: Derek Jacobi as hammy Shakespearean actor, Jackson Hedley, and Illeanna Douglas as station manager Kenny's wife, shine in episodes that are worthy of earlier seasons. And, the scene where Roz breaks up with her French-only-speaking boyfriend using Frasier to translate for her is eye-watering hilarious.
But for the most part, the main actors sleepwalk through their roles, and the writing stretches their character development beyond recognition.
The excessive number of sub-par episodes, including, "Mary Christmas," "Cranes Unplugged" (and, the less said about Trevor Einhorn's insipid portrayal of Frasier's son Frederick, the better), "Motor Skills," and "Sliding Frasiers," lack the brisk energy and skillful writing that made the first seven seasons sparkle.
In other words, you receive 4 disks of episodes, but only half of them are worth watching.
Grudgingly, I give Season 8 the benefit of the doubt in terms of recommending it. But it took me over a month before finally deciding to spend my hard-earned money on it. Season 8 will definitely be the last "Frasier" I purchase. For certain, Seasons 9 - 11 are a waste of money.
Customer Rating:
Summary: great, just a little problem
Comment: The DVDS are great, but some of the plastic was not intact and the first DVD does not stay on.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Best Season EVER!!!
Comment: The Best Season EVER!! And a good climax as well. Do not miss this season. Buy it!, you won't regret it! I guarantee it!.
Customer Rating:
Summary: As funny as ever
Comment: As always, the snob brothers are hilarious. How can two people take snobbery to such a laugh a minute? These episodes will be revisited again and again. Highly recommend this for those that want to laugh.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Frasier - 8th Season Awesome
Comment: I wanted some laughter therapy to get me through the long dark nights in Michigan's winter and this season didn't let me down. I only have the 7th & 8th seasons so far but I will order more as the budget permits. I haven't found another sitcom that was so brilliantly written, cast, and acted.
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