Most Popular TBBT Spinoff Fan Idea is Actually Kinda Depressing
It seems like a spinoff about Leonard is not the best idea.
As you may know, another The Big Bang Theory spinoff has been confirmed. While no specific details are disclosed yet, fans are speculating on the possible synopsis of the upcoming show.
A Reddit user shared their idea for the spinoff, suggesting that it may focus on Leonard's childhood in a mockumentary style, but is it as good as it seems at first glance?
The main idea is to explore how his mother constantly conducts tests on Leonard — that's what we know about his childhood from TBBT.
The show could delve into Leonard's upbringing, showcasing his early fascination with science and his journey towards becoming a physicist.
It could explore his interactions with teachers, mentors, and fellow young prodigies, highlighting the challenges he faced and the friendships he formed along the way.
A spinoff focusing on Leonard's childhood could offer fans of The Big Bang Theory a chance to witness his backstory, understand his motivations better, and see how his early experiences shaped the character we came to know and love.
However, many fans criticized the idea, arguing that the story of Leonard's traumatizing childhood is too depressing for a TV show and would likely fall short to become successful.
Fans believe it would be hard to re-interpret his story in a way that doesn't look depressing and upsetting.
While it's understandable why some elements of Young Sheldon might be not exactly accurate to the original show, given Sheldon's personality, in case of Leonard, if he has his own show, it has to follow the details mentioned in TBBT.
And if it does, such a show has very little chance to be funny and entertaining.
Sheldon's family leaves a lot of space for comedy, making Young Sheldon such a great and beloved show. While Leonard can hardly offer the same comedic value with his family.
Take his mother Beverly, who, as we know from TBBT, is rather cold, bitter, sometimes extremely arrogant, and ignorant.
Even though his father seems like a better person, the show wouldn't last long just focusing on a bad dad, a good mom and a depressed child.
Source: Reddit