Young Sheldon Season 7: The Mystery of Paige's Absence Explained

The Teaser Trailer and Paige's Absence

The teaser trailer for Young Sheldon season 7 has left fans puzzled with the notable absence of Paige, portrayed by McKenna Grace. As a fan-favorite character, Paige has played a significant role in the spinoff, particularly in her interactions with Sheldon and Missy. However, the teaser hints at her exclusion from the upcoming season, raising questions about the narrative choices and the impact on the storyline.

Mckenna Grace as Paige holding a map in Young Sheldon season 6

In setting up the spinoff’s final outing, the Young Sheldon season 7 teaser trailer doesn’t mention Paige at all. Although her absence from the earlier show is arguably the biggest of Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory's canon problems, the teaser implies that she won’t appear in season 7 or, at the very least, won’t play a major role in proceedings. Granted, the teaser is a collection of clips from season 6. However, the trailer included clips from a wide variety of other storylines, so there was ample opportunity for the teaser to add a clip of Sheldon, Missy, and Paige interacting from either of her season 6 appearances.

Mckenna Grace as Paige in Young Sheldon's 100th episode.

The teaser made it clear that George Sr. and Mary’s marriage, Georgie and Mandy’s baby, Sheldon’s academic future, Meemaw’s demolished businesses, and Missy and George Sr.’s troubled relationship will all figure in season 7. As such, it is notable that Paige is missing from this lineup. Paige has played a major role in every season of the spinoff, particularly because Young Sheldon doesn’t usually include The Big Bang Theory’s main characters in its cast. Sheldon has not met his future best friends and love interest when the spinoff takes place, so Paige fulfills a vital role by acting as his rival, crush, friend, and foil in various appearances.

Mckenna Grace as Paige smiling at Sheldon (Iain Armitage) in Young Sheldon season 4, episode 16

Despite her important role, it looks like Young Sheldon season 7 may simply ignore Paige’s existence. After all, Paige was never mentioned in The Big Bang Theory and both Missy and Sheldon were told to have no more contact with her in her last season 6 appearance. It would make perfect sense if that was the final time that Sheldon or Missy saw Paige since her mother insisted that the Cooper family was a bad influence on her daughter after Missy and Paige’s risky road trip. That said, season 5 also made it look like the series was finished with Paige when she ran away from college due to depression.

Paige comes to visit Sheldon at university on Young Sheldon.

The Mystery of Paige's Absence

Paige's absence from the teaser trailer and the implications it holds for the final season of Young Sheldon have sparked curiosity among fans. As a character deeply intertwined with Sheldon's formative years, her exclusion raises questions about the narrative direction and the show's commitment to addressing key storylines. The decision to potentially ignore Paige's existence in season 7 prompts speculation about the impact on Sheldon's character development and relationships.

Paige (Mckenna Grace) and Sheldon (Iain Armitage) in class surrounded by other students in Young Sheldon, with Paige enthusiastically raising her hand.

Viewers are left to ponder whether Paige's absence will be left unexplained or if the final season will provide closure to her storyline. Her significance as Sheldon's childhood friend, confidante, and academic rival makes her absence a notable narrative gap that requires attention. The unresolved nature of Paige's character arc leaves room for uncertainty and anticipation regarding the direction of Young Sheldon's concluding season.

Iain Armitage as Sheldon Cooper looks smug in Young Sheldon

McKenna Grace's busy schedule and commitments to other projects, such as the upcoming Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, may offer a partial explanation for Paige's reduced role in Young Sheldon season 7. However, the character's absence from the teaser trailer and the lack of mention in The Big Bang Theory raise intriguing questions about the show's handling of this key character and the potential impact on the overarching narrative.

McKenna Grace's annoyed Paige looks at Iain Armitage's Sheldon from her doorway in Young Sheldon season 6

The Need for Closure and Explanation

As Young Sheldon season 7 approaches, the mystery of Paige's absence deepens, leaving fans eager for an explanation and closure. The character's significant role in shaping Sheldon's formative years and her impact on the narrative make it imperative for the show to address her absence. While the teaser trailer may hint at Paige's exclusion, viewers remain hopeful for a satisfying resolution to her storyline, especially considering her popularity and importance in the spinoff series.

The final season owes viewers an explanation for Paige's absence from the show’s predecessor, The Big Bang Theory, and the unresolved nature of her character arc in Young Sheldon. The potential disregard for Paige's existence in the upcoming season raises questions about the show's commitment to addressing key plotlines and characters. As fans eagerly await the premiere of Young Sheldon season 7, the mystery of Paige's absence continues to captivate and intrigue audiences, setting the stage for an emotionally charged and compelling conclusion to the beloved spinoff series.