Unveiling Young Sheldon Season 7's Most Controversial Canon Inconsistency Beyond George Sr's Demise

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Young Sheldon must address the major event of Sheldon's father's death, which is an important canon storyline that the spinoff needs to work around.

The lack of Paige's presence in The Big Bang Theory is more unsettling than George Sr's passing, as her impact on Sheldon's life is uncertain and her narrative ends in a tragic manner.

Young Sheldon season 7 presents a chance to salvage Paige's storyline by unveiling her triumph in her academic endeavors, injecting a whimsical turn of events and infusing humor into the plot.

Young Sheldon season 7 will encounter challenges in handling George Sr's death, but its main issue is the inconsistency with its predecessor's canon. The spinoff often deviates from The Big Bang Theory's established storyline, sometimes offering appropriate backstories for the title character's notable quirks, while other times disregarding significant events to suit the tone or plot of the show. Although Young Sheldon season 7 will feature character arcs and storylines unaffected by The Big Bang Theory's canon, there is one crucial event that the spinoff must soon address. According to The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon discovered his father's affair before his untimely death from a heart attack, and since Young Sheldon aligns with the character's age during that period, it is inevitable that the dark event of George Sr's death will occur in the spinoff. Additionally, Young Sheldon faces other major challenges related to its canon.

Young Sheldon Season 7 Must Justify Paige’s TBBT Absence

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While the death of Sheldon's father may appear to be the main storyline that Young Sheldon will have to address in season 7, there is another plot that holds even greater significance for the success of the spinoff. Over the years, the Coopers have become increasingly involved in Paige's life, making Sheldon's failure to mention her in The Big Bang Theory all the more perplexing. Unlike the doomed relationship between Georgie and Mandy in Young Sheldon, the complete absence of any mention of Paige in The Big Bang Theory is truly unsettling. This leaves us uncertain about her role in Sheldon's life.

Initially, it seemed that Paige could potentially be an important romantic interest for Sheldon when he developed feelings for his academic rival. Later on, it seemed likely that she would become one of his early adversaries as Sheldon nurtured his well-known competitive nature. However, things took a tragic turn in seasons 5 and 6 when Paige discovered that Sheldon had a social life in college, despite being younger than his peers. This realization caused her to feel like an outcast due to her status as a child prodigy, leading her to run away from home. From that point onwards, things only went from bad to worse.

Paige’s Young Sheldon Story Makes Her TBBT Absence Worse

Similar to the sitcoms that influenced Young Sheldon, The Big Bang Theory's spinoff ventures into darker storylines beyond its predecessor. In the sixth season, Paige decided to pursue her education at college but spiraled into a life of partying and excessive drinking. Eventually, she sought an escape from her oppressive home environment and embarked on an exhilarating joyride alongside Sheldon's twin sister, Missy. This adventure took them through multiple states before they were safely returned home. However, this incident led to Paige's mother forbidding any further contact with the Cooper family. As her narrative gradually takes a darker turn, it appears increasingly plausible that Sheldon never mentioned her due to the unfortunate outcome of her journey.

Even Sheldon, a character known for his social awkwardness, understands the importance of not speaking ill of the deceased. Therefore, his refusal to mention Paige throughout The Big Bang Theory could lead viewers to assume the worst about her. In recent glimpses of Paige, she was portrayed as an underage teenager who was intoxicated at a high school party and engaging in reckless joyriding across the country without any apparent concern or hesitation. Interestingly, Young Sheldon referenced the movie Thelma and Louise in this storyline but emphasized that Missy, Sheldon's sister, had not witnessed the tragic and deadly ending of the R-rated film.

Paige’s Absence Hurts Young Sheldon Worse Than George Sr’s Death

Delaying George Sr’s demise by a few years is still acceptable because the audience is aware that it will eventually occur. On the other hand, the absence of any mention of Paige by Sheldon implies a tragic conclusion to her Young Sheldon storyline. George Sr’s fate is essentially confirmed due to various reasons, such as his absence in The Big Bang Theory and the detailed explanations provided by both Sheldon and Mary regarding his passing. In contrast, the lack of information regarding Paige’s life after Young Sheldon leaves viewers in the dark unless the series explicitly addresses this unresolved question.

Although Young Sheldon occasionally focuses more on Sheldon's family members, he remains the show's protagonist. Therefore, it is essential for the spinoff to acknowledge the existence of his childhood friend and adolescent acquaintance, Paige. Paige has been present for many significant moments in Sheldon's life, so it would be tragic if The Big Bang Theory's Sheldon never mentioned her. However, the spinoff has the opportunity to offer a funnier reason for Sheldon's silence about Paige, such as a professional rivalry instead of her personal issues. This would provide a more optimistic resolution to the plot than what many viewers expect from the spinoff.

Young Sheldon Season 7 Can Still Save Paige’s Plot

If Paige's academic career is shown to be back on track in Young Sheldon season 7, it would be logical for Sheldon to never mention her due to his disdain for his perceived rivals. This light-hearted and humorous twist could effectively drive Paige's storyline, as it wouldn't be surprising if Sheldon saw her success as a personal insult while everyone else would be relieved for her. By narrating Paige's achievements in an irritated manner, Young Sheldon could play off the arrogance of its protagonist.

This twist would prevent Paige's story from concluding in an overly saccharine and sentimental way, as Sheldon's commentary would undoubtedly inject humor into the situation. However, the fact that Sheldon and Paige lost touch over the years due to their egos would still carry a hint of bittersweet sadness. Without revealing a relatively positive outcome for Paige in Young Sheldon, the spinoff unintentionally implies that her story took a negative turn after her friendship with the Cooper twins ended.

Young Sheldon season 7 is currently without a premiere date due effects of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of "The Big Bang Theory" and its spinoff "Young Sheldon," I am intrigued by the upcoming challenges that the show's writers will face in season 7. The most pressing issue is how they will handle the death of George Sr., which is a crucial event in Sheldon's life. The spinoff has often deviated from the established canon of "The Big Bang Theory," but it will be interesting to see how they work around this major plot point.

The absence of Paige in "The Big Bang Theory" is also a significant inconsistency that needs to be addressed. Her character had a profound impact on Sheldon's life, and her unexplained disappearance raises many questions. I believe that "Young Sheldon" has an opportunity to salvage Paige's storyline by showing her triumphing in her academic endeavors. This would add a whimsical and humorous twist to the plot while also providing closure for fans who were invested in her character.