David Hyde Pierce's Absence From 'Frasier' Reboot Alters Premise and Character Dynamics

The original premise involved Frasier and Niles running a theater together, but Pierce's decision not to reprise his role forced changes.
Without Niles, the show explores Frasier reconnecting with his son Freddy and working as a professor rather than running a theater.
Reviews indicate the reboot manages to capture Frasier's essence, but Niles' absence leaves a void in character dynamics.
Frasier returns to Boston after his TV career and a breakup, aiming to be a better father and dealing with the loss of his own dad.
It remains to be seen if the reboot can recreate the emotional depth and magic of the original series without key original characters.