Secrets Unveiled: The Untold Quirks of Dr Sturgis in Young Sheldon Season 7

Summary

Young Sheldon's shift in tone from its predecessor The Big Bang Theory can sometimes make Sheldon's goofy character feel out of place in more serious storylines.

In the season 6 finale of Young Sheldon, the storyline takes an interesting turn by sending the character to Germany. However, this sudden change has caused an unnecessary shift in the character of Dr. Sturgis, who was previously Sheldon's closest confidante. For the show to effectively depict Sheldon's challenges in socializing and building relationships, it is imperative that they justify and clarify why and when Dr. Sturgis began to oppose Sheldon, as his support plays a vital role in helping Sheldon navigate these difficulties.

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In season 6 of Young Sheldon, the show needed Dr. Sturgis to lose interest in its main character. However, now the spinoff of The Big Bang Theory must reverse this unexpected shift in character. The title character of Young Sheldon sometimes poses a problem for the series. Unlike its predecessor, The Big Bang Theory, which was a traditional multi-camera sitcom with a laugh track, Young Sheldon is a single-camera family sitcom with a narrator that has a more nostalgic feel. Because of this, Sheldon's eccentric behavior can sometimes seem exaggerated and inappropriate for Young Sheldon's more serious storylines, resulting in some episodes sidelining Sheldon altogether.

Looking back at The Big Bang Theory's most popular episodes, it is clear that Sheldon was the standout character. Surprisingly, Young Sheldon has a significant number of dramatic plotlines that do not directly involve Sheldon himself. As a result, the season 6 finale of Young Sheldon sent the character to study abroad in Germany for the summer with his mother, Mary, in an effort to remove Sheldon from the picture. In doing so, the show subtly changed one of Sheldon's closest confidantes. Now, in season 7, it is necessary to undo this unnecessary character alteration for the sake of the show's future.

Dr. Sturgis Is Sick of Sheldon In Young Sheldon Season 7

The sitcom spinoff's return to screens raises the pressing question of why and when Dr. Sturgis turned against Sheldon. Exploring this in Young Sheldon season 7 is crucial to understanding why Sturgis financially supported the idea of sending Sheldon to Germany, despite previously being a reliable mentor and ally to him. The abrupt change in Sturgis's character poses a significant issue for the show, as Sheldon doesn't have many supporters at work.

Ultimately, Sheldon finds himself shipped off to Germany due to the collective effort of his colleagues and hometown's residents who wanted to be rid of him. This act itself comes across as somewhat mean-spirited, but it is Sturgis's involvement that feels particularly disingenuous. When Sheldon's mother, Mary Cooper, accompanied him on his German adventure, it became apparent that she was the only one willing to babysit him for the summer. This contrast is what made Sturgis such a likable character in earlier seasons – his patience and willingness to tolerate Sheldon's quirks. Although Sturgis occasionally had disagreements with Sheldon, they generally had a harmonious relationship.

Why Sturgis Struggling With Sheldon Doesn’t Work

Sheldon's other mentor, Dr. Linkletter, often acts as a jealous rival, creating an imbalance in the show. To maintain this balance, his other mentor needs to be more supportive. Although Sheldon's social life is not as terrible as he portrays it in The Big Bang Theory, he still struggles to form and maintain relationships. Therefore, without the support of Sturgis, Sheldon would be nothing more than a child prodigy with a limited number of close friends and disliked by his adult colleagues. This would give the show a darker tone, which goes against the light-hearted nature of Young Sheldon, a family sitcom with its fair share of dramatic plotlines.