Martin Carr reviews the sixteenth episode of Young Sheldon… Versatility in a comedy actor is essential but few are ever given the opportunity to showcase that talent ironically. However just such a thing occurs this week in an episode which is both whimsical, emotive and situationally comedic. Rumour has it that Iain Armitage might well […]
Jerry O’Connell joins The Big Bang Theory as Sheldon’s brother
Georgie Cooper is set to make the jump from Young Sheldon to The Big Bang Theory, with the show’s producers revealing that Jerry O’Connell is set to take on the role of the adult Georgie for a guest appearance this May. O’Connell’s Georgie will appear as a guest during Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Amy’s (Mayim […]
Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 15 Review – ‘Dolomite, Apple Slices and a Mystery Woman’
Martin Carr reviews the fifteenth episode of Young Sheldon… Adolescent growing pains, emotional immaturity and the gaps in between are just a few of the issues addressed this week in Young Sheldon. One thing which this programme consistently gets right is the balance between narrative progression and character development. For these showrunners it is literally […]
Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 14 Review – ‘Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad’s Whiskey’
Martin Carr reviews the fourteenth episode of Young Sheldon… Back after an enforced hiatus Young Sheldon carries on giving us gentle character progression, feel good moments of circumstantial humour and subtle Big Bang references. In the main episode fourteen is effectively engaging whilst attempting to broaden Mary Cooper’s impact. Zoe Perry has done a sterling […]
Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 13 Review – ‘A Sneeze, Detention and Sissy Spacek’
Martin Carr reviews the thirteenth episode of Young Sheldon… We are back on familiar ground this week as Molaro and Lorre tap into a Sheldon specific phobia which begins with the common cold. Taking their cue from his lack social skills, abject fear of bacteria and a single-minded sense of self-preservation, Young Sheldon makes illness […]
Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 12 Review – ‘A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer’
Martin Carr reviews the twelfth episode of Young Sheldon… Marital unrest, late Eighties technology and vast amounts of alcohol form the backbone of this week’s dip into Young Sheldon. With word that The Big Bang Theory might only be airing for another year due to financial wrangling, this seems a perfect opportunity for this miniseries […]
Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 11 Review – ‘Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers’
Martin Carr reviews the eleventh episode of Young Sheldon… Having a sideswipe at organised religion is always going to make good television. Using an oblivious child genius as your mouthpiece takes that conceit and adds another string to its bow. Working that in alongside dice based role-playing games and outstanding character moments takes the original […]
Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 10 Review – ‘An Eagle Feather, A String Bean and an Eskimo’
Martin Carr reviews the tenth episode of Young Sheldon… Growing pains, educational betterment and emotional quandaries frame this episode of Young Sheldon. Hinging on the opportunities of moving into a public school Sheldon gets his first taste of life beyond high school. What Chuck Lorre and his fellow showrunner focus on is the family dynamic, […]
CBS renews The Big Bang Theory spinoff Young Sheldon for season 2
During the Television Critics Association press tour, CBS has announced that it has renewed its Big Bang Theory prequel spinoff Young Sheldon for a second season. The show becomes the first freshman series to secure a season two renewal, and comes on the back of stellar ratings, including a whopping 17.2 million live viewers for […]
Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 9 Review – ‘Spock, Kirk, and Testicular Hernia’
Martin Carr reviews the ninth episode of Young Sheldon… With the usual abstract notions which accompany every Big Bang Theory we venture into another outing of its lesser sibling Young Sheldon. Nuanced, crackpot, scenario specific and nostalgic to a fault CBS keeps mining the solid gold character quirks of Mister Cooper with panache. Building a […]
