Father Of The Bridefrasier : Season 7 Episode 2 -
Watching Kelsey Grammer steamroll over Donny and Daphne is both cringe-inducing and brilliant.
David Hyde Pierce shines as a man trying to convince himself he doesn't care about the wedding. 🚩 Critical Take Father of the BrideFrasier : Season 7 Episode 2
The tension between Frasier’s vision of a "perfect" event and Daphne’s working-class roots provides excellent class-based comedy. 🌟 Key Highlights Watching Kelsey Grammer steamroll over Donny and Daphne
The frantic attempts to hide Frasier’s excessive wedding purchases from a skeptical Martin. 🌟 Key Highlights The frantic attempts to hide
If you'd like to look at other standout moments from this season: (to see the slow burn) A summary of the Season 7 finale (for the big payoff)
This episode is a masterclass in the "Frasier Crane meddling" trope. While Father of the Bride centers on Daphne’s upcoming wedding to Donny, it is really an exploration of Frasier’s need for control and the collateral damage of his "good intentions." 🖋️ The Verdict
Frasier offers to pay for Daphne’s wedding but ends up hijacking every decision, from the flowers to the seating chart.