Who Is The Big Bang Theory’s Main Character? Because It’s Not Sheldon

Summary:

• The Big Bang Theory is a sitcom that has been airing on CBS from 2007 to 2019.
• The show focuses on a nerdy friend group that is introduced to a new neighbor called Penny.
• Although there is no obvious main character in the show, many fans believe that it is centered around Penny and Leonard.

It's no secret that most TV shows, books, or movies have one or more main characters around whom the plot is built. It's the easiest way to get the story to develop and progress. These characters may go their separate ways and then meet at a certain time and place, or they may start out as a group but then split off to explore different outcomes.

However, this is not usually how sitcoms work. Instead, they often focus on the relationships within a group of people, rather than the choices those people make and how they move through life.

Whether it's a family, like the Huangs on Fresh Off the Boat, a group of co-workers, like in The Office, or a group of friends, like in, you guessed it, Friends, doesn't matter. What matters is that all the characters have distinct personalities and clash with each other in the funniest way possible.

After all, nothing is funnier and more relatable than other people's struggles to form and maintain meaningful relationships.

Who Is the Lead in The Big Bang Theory?

The Big Bang Theory is no different from other TV shows in this regard. The point is not to see how one of the characters gets there but to understand how the dynamics of a group of friends change and grow with each new outsider they are forced to meet. However, some viewers believe that there are two characters who could be the main characters.

These characters are Penny and Leonard. Not only because of their romantic storyline, which made the show what it is but also because of their positions within the group.

Leonard was also the voice of reason. The least quirky of his friends, he had been with Sheldon the longest and closest and was there for every failure or success of his friends. He was considered by fans to be the heart of the group and was given a special finale by having a child with Penny.

She, on the other hand, is a newcomer. She was supposed to represent the viewers, oblivious to the guys' lifestyles, careers, and interests. She supported Leonard's voice of reason but also managed to fit in perfectly with the group by being genuinely interested and supportive.

Just like the audience, the show's loyal stans, she was the one who helped the guys achieve their goals and guided them through difficult situations. If you had to pick one character that stood out the most, yet fit in best with the rest of the cast, it would be her.

If you want to re-watch The Big Bang Theory and decide for yourself who you think is more suited for the lead role, you can stream the show from the very first episode on Max.