The Big Bang Theory: Does the end of Young Sheldon spell bad news for this character?

Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, Raj, Howard, Bernadette, Amy: these are names that fans of The Big Bang Theory will never forget. Although the series was entitled to its own sequel, which would tell about the younger years of its beloved Sheldon, many were worried about the end of one of the main characters in the spin-off, which ended last May.

Warning, spoilers! This article will reveal the main elements of the ending of “Young Sheldon”.

Regular fans will know: While the first half of Young Sheldon’s final episode focused on the Cooper family dealing with George’s sudden death, the show brought back Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik to tie it back to the parent series. The translators for Sheldon and Amy respectively, for a nostalgic look, reveal what happened to the characters after the end of the parent series in 2019. Nameless, the fate of the other members of TBBT is uncertain – or nearly so.

According to fan theories, Leonard (Johnny Galecki) would die in this relatively near future. To back up their point, two specific discoveries suggest that Sheldon’s best friend is indeed no longer in this world…

where is leonard

First, Sheldon and Amy continue to call their son Leonard—no nickname to distinguish him from the “real” Leonard. Their firstborn’s name was long confirmed in the spinoff and was inspired by Sheldon’s love of Leonard Hofstadter and Leonard Nimoy. The lack of a nickname for the baby has alarmed fans, who feel that if Leonard had been in the baby’s life, naming both the same thing without a slight change would have caused confusion.

Second clue: the fact that the couple only mentions Penny (Kaley Cuoco) and not her husband. According to fans, even though it’s harmless to mention Penny’s name, the writers must have known that not mentioning Leonard would have a narrative impact — and the fan theories would fly!

Indeed, Amy mentions that their daughter wants to take theater classes. Sheldon then jokes that this is what happens when they let Penny watch their kids. just a penny where is leonard This is a question that the most imaginative and discerning fans ask themselves. Thus, no reference to Leonard, the original, was made. Given her friendship with Sheldon and romance with Penny, this is puzzling.

The last episode Young Sheldon It does not explicitly reveal how much time has passed since completion The big bang theory. However, based on the characters’ comments, it can be assumed that their son is in his early teens and their daughter is a few years younger than him. This means that more than ten years have passed since they won the Nobel Prize in Physics: so they would be in their fifties. Because of his health problems, including sleep apnea and asthma, could Leonard really have died in his final years?

and others?

Before the final Simon Helberg (Howard) and Mayim Bialik (Amy) is already back with the voice in the spin-off. Despite this, the prequel series never once mentioned Leonard and his friendship with Sheldon: only the appearance of the little boy with glasses was visible on the screen. While neither Raj nor Bernadette were mentioned in the show, it’s more of a surprise for Leonard, Sheldon’s best friend.

So the opportunity is definitely there. However, perhaps an upcoming spin-off focusing on Sheldon’s older brother George (Montana Jordan) and his partner Mandy (Emily Osment) will provide more insight. Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, as it’s been titled, is set to debut in the fall, focusing on the couple as they begin their new lives as parents.

There is also a spin-off that Chuck Lorre will work on. Details about the new show are still under wraps, but it’s expected to be more closely tied to the original sitcom than Young Sheldon. I hope this theory is wrong.

In France, all 12 seasons of The Big Bang Theory are currently available to stream on Max. The first 5 seasons of Young Sheldon can be (re)discovered on Prime Video while waiting to see its sequel and ending officially.