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Lance Barber is sobbing while watching the Coopers' final dinner scene after George’s death in a newYoung Sheldonfinale behind-the-scenes image. Much has been said about the cancellation of CBS' premier comedy series, especially considering the shortened 2023-2024 TV season. Despite all the challenges that Chuck Lorre and his team faced in delivering a proper send-off to Sheldon, theYoung Sheldonfinalewas able to tick all the boxes needed for a satisfying ending. A big part of its success, interestingly, came from how emotional its last two episodes were because of George’s death.
Raegan Revordshares new BTS images of filming theYoung Sheldonfinale on her official Instagram page, including a snap ofBarber visibly distraught while hugging co-star Zoe Perry. Check out the image below:
The images show more BTS photos towards the end of filming, which also include the cast at George’s funeral. They reflect how emotional the end of the show was for everyone involved inYoung Sheldon.
Why George’s Death Was So Difficult To Accept In Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon Fixed George’s Image
George’s death in theYoung Sheldonseason 7 penultimate episodeserved as the launching pad for the show’s finale. The tragedy was long established, considering that Sheldon talked about his dad’s demise inThe Big Bang Theory. That said, becauseYoung Sheldonwasn’t known for taking the established canon seriously, there were some doubts about whether the prequel would actually do it. In the end, they had no choice but to tackle it, especially since the Coopers' story in Texas will continue viaYoung Sheldon’s sequel series,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
BecauseYoung Sheldondevoted its run to cleaning up George’s image, losing him was difficult both for Mary and the kids, as well as the viewers who fell in love with him. If the prequel stuck withThe Big Bang Theory’s version of the character, it wouldn’t have been so sad seeing him pass away. Moving forward from the tragedy posed a big challenge for an otherwise lighthearted comedy. Impressively, however,George’s funeral becameThe Big Bang Theoryfranchise’s best episode. It was a masterclass in balancing humor and drama — something thatYoung Sheldonhad been perfecting for years.
I’m Reminded Of How Unnecessary Young Sheldon Cancelation Was After Missy & Georgie Actor’s Update
Revord and Jordan have reunited for the first time since the prequel’s end, and I’m reminded of how unnecessary Young Sheldon’s cancelation was.
While losing George was painful, it played a huge factor in the success of theYoung Sheldonfinale.Barber has said that he is extremely grateful that playing Sheldon’s dadis now part of his legacy as an actor. His character’s death means that the chances of seeing him again are slim to none, even asThe Big Bang Theoryuniverse evolves. But at least, his demise was properly done, and is one of the more memorable deaths in a comedy in recent years.
Young Sheldon
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A spinoff of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon follows the youth and coming-of-age of Sheldon Cooper during his childhood in Texas as he pursues science and academia. The show also follows his parents, siblings, and Mee-Maw, painting a picture of the world where Sheldon grew up.
