How Young Sheldon Season 7 Deepens the Tragedy of The Big Bang Theory's Canon

The Complex Relationship with Canon

The relationship between Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory's canon is a complex one, filled with intriguing contradictions and poignant moments. Throughout the series, Young Sheldon has deviated from the established canon of The Big Bang Theory, portraying characters in a manner that contradicts their earlier depictions. Notably, the character of Meemaw, Sheldon's grandmother, underwent a significant transformation, presenting a stark contrast to her portrayal in The Big Bang Theory. This inconsistency poses a challenge for Young Sheldon's upcoming season 7 as it grapples with the task of addressing these deviations.

Lance Barber's George Cooper in a chair inYoung Sheldon

One of the most notable discrepancies lies in the portrayal of Sheldon's father, George Sr. The Big Bang Theory depicted George Sr. as an uncaring drunk with a history of extra-marital affairs, a stark contrast to the more sympathetic portrayal in Young Sheldon. This incongruity presents a compelling narrative challenge for the upcoming season, as it must reconcile the conflicting characterizations of George Sr. and provide a plausible explanation for the inconsistencies.

Zoe Perry as Mary Cooper, Lance Barber as George Cooper, and Iain Armitage as Sheldon Cooper in Young Sheldon season 6

Fortunately, the series has laid the groundwork for addressing these challenges, particularly through a poignant moment in The Big Bang Theory where Sheldon admitted his admiration for his father. This revelation, previously overlooked in Young Sheldon, offers an opportunity to deepen the tragic narrative and provide a compelling exploration of Sheldon's complex relationship with his late father.

Sheldon looking shocked while reading a book in Young Sheldon season 6