Big Bang Theory Late Seasons Ruined Sheldon for Good
Bursting onto our television screens in 2007, The Big Bang Theory provided a comical look into the world of an unconventional group of friends. Spearheading the gang was Dr. Sheldon Cooper, the emotionally incompetent genius.
His gaffes and remarks had us on the floor shouting for more. However, in the show's later seasons, the writing took an entirely new direction that ruined Sheldon once and for all.
Regressing Beyond Comprehension
In the first seasons, Sheldon was a witty–at times monstrous–character who was still capable of showing his sweet side. Under all the brains and illustrious vocabulary, there was a man that truly did care for his friends, but lacked the experience to properly convey it.
Throughout the series Sheldon became more static, often falling into the know-it-all stereotype like the child from the Polar Express. He became more distant from the present, more self-oriented as well as completely removed any acknowledgment of emotional intimacy.
In the final seasons, we were left with a shell of the guy we were introduced to way back when. At times, he was subject to nothing more than lifelessly uttering remarks such as "I don't understand emotions'' when faced with any interpersonal situation. Sheldon grew more argumentative, with a majority of his comedic efforts taking place in scenarios in which he felt it necessary to prove his intellect and superiority. Despite a few moments of sincerity in the final seasons, he was largely void of his early authenticity; the magic was gone.
Rehashing Has Run Dry
As with most series, The Big Bang Theory fell into the trap of clinging onto a defining trait of one of its characters and proceeding to make it the focal point of their entire existence. That type of approach can only carry a show so far. After a while, its effects can become repetitive to its most loyal fans. That is what happened in the sad case of Sheldon Cooper.
Much like Homer Simpson, he regressed to a childlike and stupendous individual whose gags had worn off long ago. He became nothing more than a cash cow desperately trying to retain the audience for just one more episode. His character left an incomplete feeling in the hearts of fans as it was blatantly obvious that Hollywood greed is what destroyed Sheldon. We should be thankful that the show came to a close before the actors themselves began speaking out against its dying narrative.