The clamor for aThe Big Bang Theoryrevival with all seven original cast members persists, even thoughYoung Sheldonhas clearly established why it’s a bad idea. Six years sinceThe Big Bang Theoryended with an emotional send-off to the Pasadena gang. Because of its continued popularity when it wrapped up, CBS backed its prequel series,Young Sheldon, helping it to become its next premier comedy, which it eventually became. Despite that, the interest in seeing the Pasadena gang perseveres, especially withThe Big Bang Theorymaintaining its popularitythrough being available on re-runs and streaming services.
Now thatYoung Sheldonhas also ended, the calls for aThe Big Bang Theoryrevival with its original cast only grow louder. This is afterNight Courthad mini-reunions with Kunal Nayyar and Mayim Bialik guest-starring in Melissa Rauch’s new sitcom, albeit separately.Kaley Cuoco’s comments about wanting to reprise the role as Pennyin the upcoming Stuart-ledThe Big Bang Theorysequel series also further ignite people’s desire to see the Pasadena gang back in some capacity. While the interest cannot be denied,Young Sheldonhas already clearly established why it’s such a bad idea.
Young Sheldon Finale Revealed How Much Has Changed For The Pasadena Gang
The Pasadena Gang Has Surely Grown Up Since The Big Bang Theory Finale
Despite its disconnect fromThe Big Bang Theory, theYoung Sheldonfinalehonored its parent series with its flashforward, featuring the return of Jim Parsons and Bialik as adult Sheldon and Amy. Their scenes played in parallel with what was happening in Medford as the young genius prepared to move to California for his post-graduate studies. While the idea for the scene was to properly wrap up Sheldon’s arc, as Parsons' version of the character realized the role that his family played in his success, it also revealed the sad fate of the Pasadena gang.
The Big Bang Theory Is Finally Getting A Proper Spinoff After Young Sheldon’s Failure
Six years after it ended, The Big Bang Theory is finally getting a proper spinoff after Young Sheldon failed to stay true to its premise over time.
TheYoung Sheldonfinale flashforward highlighted how much things have changed for Sheldon and his friends. For starters, the Fowler-Coopers no longer live across the hall from the Hofstadters, which means that hang-outs no longer happen as frequently as before. The fact thatSheldon never mentioned Leonard in his autobiographyraised questions about their relationship and even the status of Johnny Galecki’s character, with theories that he may be dead. Ultimately, life happened, and it inevitably pulled the friend group apart. While that’s just reality, it’s still a sad one, especially with the wayThe Big Bang Theoryended.
It’s Better For The Big Bang Theory To Preserve Its Brilliant Finale
The Big Bang Theory Finale Gave The Pasadena Gang The Best Send-Off
Ultimately, it’s better forThe Big Bang Theoryfinaleto be preserved. Instead of wrapping up with a major storytelling shift the way Friends did, viewers left the Pasadena gang in the same place where they met them, only this time, they had grown significantly, with some crossing major milestones. Still,Sheldon and his friends remain close, as the final shot ofThe Big Bang Theoryis the cast sitting in Apartment 4A eating dinner. It gave fans solace that even though the sitcom was canceled, the Pasadena gang would simply continue with their hijinks as a close-knit group.
By now, Penny and Leonard would already have a toddler, while Howard and Bernadette’s kids would be much older.
RevivingThe Big Bang Theorywith the original cast means that fans will have to reunite with their favorite characters under significantly different circumstances. By now, Penny and Leonard would already have a toddler, while Howard and Bernadette’s kids would be much older. There’s no guarantee that Raj would have stayed in Pasadena all this time, especially since he was left still looking for love. Ultimately, bringing back the Pasadena gang in aThe Big Bang Theoryrevival would shatter the happy ending that the show left them with.
Young Sheldon
A spinoff of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon follows the youth and coming-of-age of Sheldon Cooper during his childhood in Texas as he pursues science and academia. The show also follows his parents, siblings, and Mee-Maw, painting a picture of the world where Sheldon grew up.
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory: This sitcom follows a group of socially awkward scientists and their interactions with each other and the people around them. Centered on physicists Sheldon and Leonard, the series humorously explores friendship, romance, and the quirks of life among an eclectic group of academics.
