Summary
Young Sheldonmay have already ended, butThe Big Bang Theorycontinues to ruin it after a newGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagestory reveal. Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady’s 2007 sitcom may have a problematic past, primarily because of its brand of comedy, but it still became one of the most popular sitcoms of recent years. So, althoughThe Big Bang Theoryendedin 2019, CBS continues to keep its universe alive with a couple of spinoffs. Despite eventually carving its path, it’s only fair to say that itsparent series played a pivotal part inYoung Sheldon’s success.
Originally intended to be Sheldon’s origins story,Young Sheldonoutgrew its premise and subsequently found its own identity as a family comedy-drama. It was criticized for its lax approach to preserving canon, but occasionally, breaking it was the only way for the prequel to thrive. Some of Sheldon’s childhood stories inThe Big Bang Theorywere far too ridiculous to execute. In the end, however, it still opted to let continuity dictate its fate, forcing the spinoff not just to kill off George despite being a fan-favorite, but also toendYoung Sheldoneven though it was very popular.
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Missy’s Rebellious Streak Will Be Revived In Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Georgie Will Have To Keep An Eye On His Sister After Young Sheldon
The Big Bang Theoryfranchise will continue, however, withGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.Set after theYoung Sheldonfinale, the new show will continue its lead stars' romance as they raise their daughter, Cece. While its storytelling effectively shifts its focus to Mandy’s family, the McAllisters,the Coopers will also have some presence, including Missy. Unfortunately, instead of being a fun addition to the project,EP Steve Holland confirmedthat when Sheldon’s twin returns inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, she will continue her rebellious streak. In fact, part of Georgie’s role is to keep her in check.
The Big Bang Theory Canon Forces Georgie & Mandy’s Spinoff To Continue Ruining Missy
Georgie’s The Big Bang Theory Story Set Up Missy’s Upcoming Arc
As adult Georgie revealed to Sheldon during their emotional confrontation in the nerd-centric sitcom, he took care of the family after George unexpectedly died because Mary was overwhelmed by grief while Missy was acting like a dumb teenager.
Missy’s rebellion arc ended inYoung Sheldonseason 6 when she promised George that she would behave moving forward. Unfortunately, however, her redemption arc is getting derailed because ofThe Big Bang Theorycanon. As adult Georgie revealed to Sheldon during their emotional confrontation in the nerd-centric sitcom, he took care of the family afterGeorge unexpectedly diedbecause Mary was overwhelmed by grief while Missy was acting like a dumb teenager. Given the timeline,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagecan’t feature his sister without depicting her as such. Otherwise, the spinoff will be breakingThe Big Bang Theorycanon.
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If it weren’t for this part of the establishedThe Big Bang Theorycontinuity, there would be so many other fun storylines thatGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagecould do with Missy. SinceYoung Sheldonunderutilized her, not much was revealed about her life outside of home. Instead, she was treated like an afterthought for most of the series, hence why she barely had any personal arc.Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagecould have featured her as Cece’s fun aunt or Mandy’s cheerful and funny sister-in-law. Instead,Missy’s upcoming storyline will have to be rather dark and serious.
The Big Bang Theory
Cast
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.
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.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage follows the couple as they navigate the complexities of adulthood, parenting, and marriage while raising their young family in Texas.
