What 'Young Sheldon' Does So Much Better Than 'The Big Bang Theory'

The Big Picture After running for a total of 12 seasons, the sun set on The Big Bang Theory. But, luckily for fans, that wasn’t the complete end. Young Sheldon — now having wrapped up its seventh and final season — was already on the scene, documenting the childhood of the annoying yet endearing genius titular character. While the latter is generally derivative of the former, it’s clear that they couldn’t be more different. Some may even say it’s like comparing apples and oranges.

Release Date September 25, 2017 Cast Annie Potts , Iain Armitage , Wallace Shawn , Jim Parsons Main Genre Comedy Seasons 7 Network CBS 'Young Sheldon' Isn’t Afraid To Explore Darker Themes To be honest, The Big Bang Theory is as light a show as they come. Sure, Penny has to confront her fear of commitment, and Howard has to deal with the loss of his mother — and father too. But while there are some genuinely sad moments, most are still skin-deep and simply just for laughs.

The crowning point when it comes to Young Sheldon's commitment to really go deeper than The Big Bang Theory is perhaps its examination of mental health. Dr. John Sturgis, played by Wallace Shawn, embodies everything Sheldon could have been if he never made friends — or had little to no air of superiority. Seeing his breakdown and recovery play into Mary Cooper’s fears for Sheldon really drives things home.

Then there’s Young Sheldon — at first glance, it’s simply an extension of The Big Bang Theory. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s grounded in such reality that the storyline could genuinely have happened to anyone. However, that’s woven in between witty one-liners, awkward situations, and natural impressions. In other words, Young Sheldon doesn’t try as hard to come across as funny — it simply is.

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