'Young Sheldon' to conclude with S07: What to expect
The acclaimed CBS comedy series Young Sheldon is coming to an end with its upcoming seventh and final season! This beloved show—born from the universe of The Big Bang Theory—is set to premiere its last installment on February 15 next year. Its series finale, a one-hour special, is scheduled for May 16, 2024. Check out what this final chapter has in store for you!
Why does this story matter?
The choice to wrap up Young Sheldon coincides with the narrative reaching a fitting conclusion, connecting events mentioned in TBBT. After its debut in 2017, Young Sheldon enjoyed a two-year overlap with the concluding years of the parent series, TBBT, which wrapped up in 2019. Additionally, Jim Parsons served as an executive producer for the spin-off besides voicing the character of adult Sheldon Cooper.
Familiar cast set to return in last installment
Many key cast members are expected to reprise their roles. Iain Armitage is confirmed to return as the young Sheldon, joined by Zoe Perry as his mother Mary, Montana Jordan as his brother Georgie, and Raegan Revord as his twin sister Missy. Annie Potts as Meemaw and Emily Osment as Mandy McAllister are among the beloved supporting cast likely to reprise their roles.
Season 7 announced as grand finale after actors' strike resolution
Executive producers of Young Sheldon, Steve Holland, Steven Molaro, and Chuck Lorre, expressed gratitude to the dedicated fanbase in an official statement, highlighting the joy of unraveling Sheldon's origin story and expanding the narrative to include the entire Cooper family. To recall, the most recent season saw Sheldon embarking on a summer program in Germany while a tornado wreaked havoc on Meemaw's house.
What will be the storyline of S07
While no plot details for S07 have been officially confirmed, certain speculations can be made based on the established timeline in TBBT canon. Season seven is expected to delve into Sheldon's life at the age of 14—a pivotal time for the character. The upcoming season might address significant events, such as George's (Sheldon's father) death, and potentially showcase the young genius's move to California.
Will Sheldon's father die in the last installment
Although there's no official confirmation, George's death in season seven appears increasingly likely. TBBT set certain expectations regarding Sheldon's life that the prequel series is poised to address, including the significant event of his father's passing. As established in TBBT, George died when Sheldon was 14 years old, creating anticipation among audiences for the ticking clock at this pivotal moment.
Did you know a new spinoff is in the works
The TBBT universe isn't ready to bid adieu, as another spinoff is reportedly in development at HBO Max. Details about the project are scarce at this point. Lorre recently confirmed that the show is in its early stages of development, leaving the audience in suspense about whether it will revisit the cast of TBBT or potentially draw inspiration from the characters of Young Sheldon.
