Young Sheldonevolved into something bigger than Sheldon.
While it continues to tell stories about his childhood, the prequel expanded its storytelling to other family members.
While it was an effective way to establish it, the trade-off was that it felt one-dimensional.
Each episode was about Sheldon, and it barely had any serialized storytelling.
This was also the season when Sheldon went to college.
Young Sheldonseason 4 was the perfect midpoint between being aThe Big Bang Theoryprequel and a show on its own.
Sheldon’s story was compellingsomething that the latest seasons struggled with.
This episode featured George and Mary’s fiery argument and the subsequent suggestion of his tendency to cheat.
While this never materialized in the series, it was enough to get fans talking.
A spinoff of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon follows the youth and coming-of-age of Sheldon Cooper during his childhood in Texas as he pursues science and academia. The show also follows his parents, siblings, and Mee-Maw, painting a picture of the world where Sheldon grew up.
This season started sprinkling in those hints.
Meanwhile, Meemaw and Dr. Sturgis' romance became rocky.
However, the best thing from the year was theYoung Sheldonseason 2 finale tribute toThe Big Bang Theory.
When it returned in 2019 forYoung Sheldonseason 3, however, there was a gradual shift to its storytelling.
