I like how this episode shows how the house changed after Germany. My favorite parts were how Missy and Mary connected after Taylor broke up with her, and the hidden reference to the Big Bang Theory that explains why he knocks 3 times, and I am not sure very many people understood. I also liked Sheldon's new friend and how he kept talking to him, even though he never knew anything about him. It was funny when Sheldon said he fell asleep in the hallway on the way to get a Yoo-hoo. Also, when Sheldon saw there was a bathroom schedule, and accepted that it was Georgie's turn to go to the bathroom.
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Great job keeping true to The Big Bang Theory!
ansonthepants-2086613 March 2024
There was a lot of talk for a while about Young Sheldon rewriting the story laid out in The Big Bang Theory - that George was being a loving and devoted husband rather than the cheating husband Sheldon once described. I don't like when writers of prequels retcon an established "fact," so when George hadn't had the affair we were all expecting and became ever more unbelievable that he would do so this season, I was becoming disappointed that such a huge milestone event would go unaddressed. Sheldon's knocking three times was so integral to The Big Bang Theory, that not seeing its origin story play out would be a great let down. So the fact that they kept that origin story while finding a way to make it true to Sheldon's telling of it AND being true to George's character development was VERY IMPRESSIVE! We've accepted a man's account of his (roughly) 20 year old memory as infallible truth... A man who doesn't understand sarcasm, politeness, empathy, boundaries, etc. This episode perfect played out Sheldon's memory while acknowledging Sheldon rarely "gets it." He's book smart, but not people smart. The writers showed ingenuity in providing depth to a story we've waited years to actually see play out.
Cowardly writing
ossie8510 March 2024
Warning: Spoilers
After Sheldon talked about a traumatic experience of witnessing his father having an affair in The Big Bang Theory, the writers of Young Sheldon have toyed with this bit of history by teasing a potential affair with George and the next door neighbour Brenda.
But, as basically a throw away tag of this episode, they played it off for humour, with Sheldon walking in on his father and his mother in a costume.
This betrays the patience of viewers, and shows a lack of courage by the writers to build Sheldon as a character, and create some drama with the family. It's not like the show hasn't had dramatic moments in the past.
Basically.. lame.
But, as basically a throw away tag of this episode, they played it off for humour, with Sheldon walking in on his father and his mother in a costume.
This betrays the patience of viewers, and shows a lack of courage by the writers to build Sheldon as a character, and create some drama with the family. It's not like the show hasn't had dramatic moments in the past.
Basically.. lame.
The episode felt odd and strange
zrngbarznjee11 March 2024
I was low-key thrown off by this episode of "Young Sheldon" - it just didn't vibe with me like the previous ones did, you know? I've always been super into the show, but this ep left me feeling kinda meh about it. I really hope they switch things up for the rest of the season, 'cause I'm not feeling this vibe.
The earlier episodes were fire though! Sheldon's comeback and his moments with his mom were straight-up awesome. But TBH, the dialogue and facial expressions in this ep were kinda off. It felt like they were trying too hard, you feel me?
It's like they rushed through making this episode or something. It's a bummer 'cause it could've been way better. Here's hoping the next ones bring back that dope vibe we know and love.
The earlier episodes were fire though! Sheldon's comeback and his moments with his mom were straight-up awesome. But TBH, the dialogue and facial expressions in this ep were kinda off. It felt like they were trying too hard, you feel me?
It's like they rushed through making this episode or something. It's a bummer 'cause it could've been way better. Here's hoping the next ones bring back that dope vibe we know and love.
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