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In a surprising twist, Young Sheldon season 6 flips the narratives of Missy and Georgie from The Big Bang Theory. As the CBS comedy delves into the Cooper family's collective and individual tales, each member of the clan receives their own storyline. Georgie's focus lies on his burgeoning romance with Mandy, which becomes even more significant with the arrival of their daughter, Baby Ceecee. Meanwhile, Young Sheldon finally gives Missy the attention she deserves, as the neglected Cooper daughter confronts her parents for constantly overlooking her. Her narrative showcases her rebellious actions, such as sneaking out at night to drink and attempting to flee from home in George's truck.
The diversified storytelling of Young Sheldon adds an enticing quality that appeals to viewers beyond just fans of The Big Bang Theory. CBS has made a deliberate effort to expand the show's range of storylines, while still keeping Sheldon at the center as the title character. Although Young Sheldon season 6 explores Sheldon's own arcs, they may not be as captivating as the other events occurring in the show. Since both Georgie and Missy made occasional appearances in the nerd-centric sitcom, their stories in Young Sheldon also contribute to their own origin stories, providing a glimpse into their childhood dynamics with Sheldon.
Why Georgie Is Mad At Sheldon In Big Bang Theory
Mary and Missy made early appearances in The Big Bang Theory, but Sheldon's brother didn't visit Pasadena until season 11. After years of conflict, Georgie and Sheldon reconciled just in time for Sheldon's wedding to Amy. Despite their brief presence in the nerd-centric sitcom, CBS provided enough information about Georgie to understand his life over the past decade. While he ultimately became successful, it was not an easy journey. He grew resentful after George's death, particularly towards Sheldon.
As the socially-inept genius had already moved to Texas for his post-graduate studies at Caltech, he was unaware of his brother's struggles. According to Georgie's rant on The Big Bang Theory, he took on the responsibility of running the household after their father's unexpected death, as Mary was too grief-stricken to function. Meanwhile, Missy wasted her life as a "dumb teenager." Georgie's grudge against Sheldon did not stem from shouldering the burden of taking care of their mother and sister while Sheldon pursued his own life. Instead, it stemmed from Sheldon's lack of gratitude towards Georgie and his numerous sacrifices.
Missy Should Be The One Mad At Sheldon In TBBT, Not Georgie
In The Big Bang Theory, CBS introduced Missy as a character who appeared early on in the show. She was the second member of the Cooper family to join the nerd-centric sitcom. Unlike Georgie, who needed convincing to attend Sheldon and Amy's wedding in Pasadena, Missy decided on her own to visit her twin brother and see how he was doing. Missy, unlike her brother, was not intellectually gifted, but she was smart and sociable. The rest of the Pasadena group quickly grew fond of her, even though Sheldon didn't seem to appreciate her presence. Despite Sheldon's lack of enthusiasm, Missy genuinely enjoyed spending time with him.
However, Young Sheldon presents a different perspective on Missy's introduction in The Big Bang Theory. In the season 6 finale of Young Sheldon, it is revealed that growing up with Sheldon has taken a toll on Missy. Her parents constantly overlooked her in favor of focusing on her brother, which has left her feeling resentful. Missy's frustration with Sheldon reaches its breaking point when he catches her sneaking out at night and blurts it out. Even though Missy was in the wrong and Sheldon was only genuinely concerned about her well-being, she becomes furious with her genius brother. She refuses to reconcile with him, despite his apology and knowing that he will be absent throughout the summer.
When Does Missy Forgive Sheldon
In the early years of Young Sheldon, Georgie harbored resentment towards his brother due to constant comparisons and feeling inferior. However, as time passed, their dynamics changed. Georgie is no longer in school and Sheldon has moved on from Medford High School, resulting in very little interaction between the brothers. On the other hand, Missy still frequently crosses paths with Sheldon at home, leading to ongoing issues between them.
Fortunately, The Big Bang Theory confirms that Sheldon and Missy will eventually reconcile. In the season 6 finale of Young Sheldon, Missy shows remorse for her previous actions, making it possible that she will forgive Sheldon upon his return from his trip. It is unlikely that the Cooper siblings will remain at odds throughout season 7 of Young Sheldon. Instead, this conflict may isolate Sheldon from the rest of the family, depriving the show of one of its most entertaining dynamics.
How Missy & Georgie’s Stories Can Continue Long After Sheldon Is Gone
Diversifying the storytelling in Young Sheldon might appear counterintuitive, as it means reducing the emphasis on Sheldon. However, this decision could be the best way to ensure the show's future. While Sheldon is the main character in Young Sheldon, viewers have already seen a lot of him in The Big Bang Theory. As fascinating as he is, some of the uniqueness of his traits has worn off. Additionally, Young Sheldon is somewhat limited in terms of new and creative storylines due to its ties to The Big Bang Theory canon.
Therefore, when Sheldon eventually moves to Pasadena to pursue his post-graduate studies at Caltech, CBS can transform Young Sheldon into more of an ensemble show. As the character nears college graduation, it seems like a natural endpoint for the prequel, since the rest of his story will take place outside of Texas. However, the network has the option to shift the focus of the storytelling to Georgie and Missy, who will remain in Medford. Regardless, Young Sheldon has already won over viewers with both Cooper children, making them fully invested in their character arcs.