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Young Sheldon, as a sitcom, has a very different approach to comedy compared to its predecessor.The Big Bang Theorywas more centered on comedy than creating deep characters. The spin-off, on the other hand, put aside its laugh tracks, truly exploring the psyche of its characters and giving insight into who Sheldon actually is better than twelve seasons of a grown-up version could.
This is perfectly represented in the difference between certain episodes in the recently ended show, compared to the classic sitcom. They provide so much depth to the characters and the feelings that they are experiencing that, at times, fans can forget that it is a comedy show.
There is no better example of this than an episode from season six, titledA Tornado, a 10-Hour Flight and a Darn Fine Ring.
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In the twenty-second episode of season six ofYoung Sheldon, fans got to see a completely different kind of setting for their beloved characters. The episode starts with Missy being upset with all of the Coopers’ after Sheldon tells on her for sneaking out. However, a twist of events, and that of a tornado, end up uprooting quite a lot of dynamics within the series.
Missy gets schooled by her father at the start of the episode, and it ends with her apologizing for her behavior, with water and tears running down her face. Connie starts with being possessive about cash in her house and ends with her entire home being destroyed by the tornado.
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Considering the depth of the episode and the amount of interesting storylines it showcases, from Pastor Jeff finding out about Connie’s gambling den to Georgie spending a concerning amount on a ring instead of a wedding. What made the dynamics of the episode all the more interesting was the fact that Sheldon and Mary were missing for most of the episode.
They were confined on a ten-hour-long flight, where the most terrifying thing was the jokes that Sheldon made.
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Considering the dynamics of the episode, it has become one of the most critically acclaimed and impactful episodes fromYoung Sheldon, and this isn’t just because of its impact on the story. It was especially praised for how realistically it portrayed the dangers and challenges that can come with being in a situation like that.
The stark contrast between Georgie and Mandy’s experience with the tornado compared to that of Connie and Dale’s perfectly showcases this. With this in mind, it is difficult to deny that the episode managed to achieve more character growth than most episodes ofThe Big Bang Theory.
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Although there is no denying thatJim Parsons’series was impactful in many ways, it is also difficult to ignore the sheer amount of time that was wasted in the series to tell jokes that were not needed. Many characters could have gotten more depth and the fact that the series did not explore this until its spin-off is criminal.
One could even say that if the predecessor had explored the characters better, it could have ceased the need forYoung Sheldonas a whole.
Ananya Godboley
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Ananya Godboley is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 2,000 articles published. She has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology from K.R. Mangalam University, Ananya also likes to fangirl as a full-time job. She covers news and analyses on anything from Rick and Morty to Hannibal and even Arcane. In between these lines, she also enjoys superheroes and Taylor Swift.A philosophy enthusiast, Ananya enjoys digging deeper into the media she consumes, trying to understand the root of her favorite characters' behavior.
