In fact, some fans have argued that Leonard could be considered the main lead.
It’s not like it is totally illogical either.
He, too, underwent an amazing character growth and arc with the others.
Leonard was definitely just as important to the show as Sheldon was.
Sheldon could also be quite childish when he didn’t get his own way.
Even Raj was shown to be petty now and again.
He was also the first person everyone called when they were stuck in an awkward situation.
They might not have noticed but Leonard was just as integral to the group as Sheldon.
Take “The Work Song Nanocluster” for example.
Leonard was also better at reading certain situations and handling them.
He wasn’t street smart like Penny, but he could hold his own when need be.
Leonard Is Independent
Raj gets an allowance from his father.
Howard lived with his mother when the series began, and later with Bernadette.
Sheldon is dependent on everyone, especially Leonard, and Penny struggled financially when the series began.
Leonard was more independent than his friends in certain ways.
His independence is part of what made him a good leader for the group.
That’s just one of the things he did that was generally outside his comfort zone.
It took a while, but in the end, they were meant to be together.
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