The existence ofGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriageeffectively reveals the real reason whyYoung Sheldonneeded to end. Months afterYoung Sheldonwas canceled,despite its popularity,The Big Bang Theoryfranchise continues with the latest installment in the evolving TV franchise.Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriagewill follow Montana Jordan and Emily Osment’s lives as parents to Baby Cece. Picking up a couple of months after Sheldon’s move to California, it moves forward the Coopers' story in Texas. However, it has always been clear that the spinoff wouldn’t happen ifYoung Sheldonwas still on the air.
Unlike the majority of cancelations,Young Sheldonendingwasn’t because of the lack of interest from the public. Instead, it was supposedly due toThe Big Bang Theorycanon, which mandated that at 14,Sheldon would graduate college and move to California for his post-graduate studies at Caltech. Despite the many inconsistencies between the projects, Chuck Lorre and his team opted to stick to this particular aspect of the continuity despite calls to disregard it, so the prequel could continue. That being said, new information aboutGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagereveals a harsher reason forYoung Sheldonwrapping up.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Is More Relatable Than Sheldon’s Shows
Sheldon’s Stories Were Starting To Get Boring In The Latter Years Of Young Sheldon
In a new interview,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriageshowrunner Steve Hollandcites how the new show deviates from the previous shows in the franchise. He also argues why he believes it’s more relatable thanYoung SheldonandThe Big Bang Theory. It’s mainly becauseGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriageno longer centers on Sheldon. Granted that the character was entertaining and intriguing, but everything about him was heightened. That’s part of his charm, but after almost two decades of dominating the TV universe, it was time for a change. Read his full quote below:
This is the first time in 18 years that we’re not writing for Sheldon, and Sheldon’s a great character and I’m so proud to have been a part of writing that character, but this is a different show. I don’t have to keep Googling science facts anymore or trying to pretend that I know what I’m talking about. This is a much more, I think, relatable family show. These are different characters. It’s the same world, but the slice of this world they inhabit has a different flavor to it.
If Lorre and his team wanted to continueYoung Sheldon, they could have. There was an established base that was already more invested in the family comedy-drama than its connections toThe Big Bang Theory. It could have become analternate reality version of what Jim Parsons' Sheldon experienced, as he revealed in the flagship series. However, they opted to move on from the character and take a big risk of launching a new show inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
Why It’s The Right Time For The Big Bang Theory Franchise To Move On From Sheldon
Shifting The Focus Away From Sheldon Is Good For Its Future
Wrapping upYoung Sheldonmarked theend of Sheldon’s run on TV. As sad as that was, it was time for The Big Bang Theory universe to move on from the eccentric genius. For starters, Parsons has no plans of reprising the role after his brief cameo in the prequel send-off flashforward. Meanwhile, there’s alsono interest in tackling Sheldon’s first years in Caltech without Leonardand the rest of the Pasadena gang. Because of this, expanding beyond the character is the best way to ensure the universe’s sustainability moving forward.
I’m Now Convinced To Give Georgie & Mandy’s Sequel A Chance After An Unexpected Young Sheldon Update
I have always been skeptical of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage replacing Young Sheldon. Now, however, I am ready to give to give it a chance.
Admittedly, Georgie and Mandy fronting a new show is a massive gamble. However, if it leans towards the family-focused storytelling ofYoung Sheldon’s later years,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagehas a good chance of becoming another hit. From there,The Big Bang Theoryfranchise can be bolder in terms of the kind of stories it wants to tell in any additional spinoff moving forward.
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.
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.
