Young Sheldon

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 25, 2017
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 162 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 162
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 162
  3. Negative: 63 out of 162
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  1. Harry_Dean
    Sep 26, 2017
    4
    First of all, it's not as bad as many of you might think. It's not really a sitcom more of a coming of age series that mixes comedy and drama. They got rid of the laugh track but replaced it with an adult Sheldon voice over that is just as unnecessary and unfunny. The comedy misfires for the most part although that might be a question of taste , the drama elements feel clumsy, bland, butFirst of all, it's not as bad as many of you might think. It's not really a sitcom more of a coming of age series that mixes comedy and drama. They got rid of the laugh track but replaced it with an adult Sheldon voice over that is just as unnecessary and unfunny. The comedy misfires for the most part although that might be a question of taste , the drama elements feel clumsy, bland, but it's not handled worse than your average, mediocre American TV series. Is it better than the god awful excuse for a sitcom it functions as a prequel for? Definitely, by far. But is it worth your time? Hell no.… Expand
  2. PureIronStag
    Oct 11, 2017
    4
    The biggest problem with the show is the shadow of Big Bang Theory looming over it. Whether it's the voice of adult Sheldon jumping into the episode several times or the fact that we already know what kind of person young Sheldon is going to grow up to be, the show is being dragged down by this constantly. The fact that young Sheldon will eventually have to grow up to be adult SheldonThe biggest problem with the show is the shadow of Big Bang Theory looming over it. Whether it's the voice of adult Sheldon jumping into the episode several times or the fact that we already know what kind of person young Sheldon is going to grow up to be, the show is being dragged down by this constantly. The fact that young Sheldon will eventually have to grow up to be adult Sheldon leaves very little potential space for character development, and even though the writers tried their best in the pilot to make Sheldon grow somehow, ultimately they can't have him become a normal person by the end of the series, unless they wrote in the retcon to trump all retcons.

    Aside from that, the fact that young Sheldon is the kind of child that makes you want to root for the bullying of outsiders doesn't help the show either. People can usually identify with outsiders in some way, but I fear that very few people will be able to find a piece of themselves in this kid.    … Expand
  3. ComandanteCobra
    Jun 1, 2022
    5
    It is not for me.
    Big bang theory spin off, based on a younger version of one of the most irritating character of that series.
    Aimed toward young audience it looks and feel like a fanfiction.
  4. Aloxb3
    Sep 30, 2017
    5
    É um spinoff de The Big Bang Theory contando a vida do Sheldon. Apesar de também estar sendo produzido pelo Chuck Lorre, a série foge do padrão de Sitcom que o diretor esta acostumado a fazer. Acredito que é uma série que vai dar certo se não tiver muitos episódios pois, detalhar a vida do Sheldon quando criança, com cenas externas, animais, fobias e TOCs , há uma grande probabilidade daÉ um spinoff de The Big Bang Theory contando a vida do Sheldon. Apesar de também estar sendo produzido pelo Chuck Lorre, a série foge do padrão de Sitcom que o diretor esta acostumado a fazer. Acredito que é uma série que vai dar certo se não tiver muitos episódios pois, detalhar a vida do Sheldon quando criança, com cenas externas, animais, fobias e TOCs , há uma grande probabilidade da série se tornar irritante e desnecessária.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#38 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017

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Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Lily Moayeri
    Sep 26, 2017
    50
    With all these elements working in its favor, scale back on the titular character and give Missy and the mom some more individual airtime and you might have something worth its timeslot.
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  2. Colorado Springs Gazette
    Reviewed by: Terry Terrones
    Sep 25, 2017
    75
    Young Sheldon is a smarter, more humorous and heartfelt show than "The Big Bang Theory." Adult Sheldon is entertaining, but young Sheldon is even better.
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  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Sep 25, 2017
    50
    There are few jokes to speak of, just situations that are funny or awkward--mostly awkward. ... The accents are spot-on and the lead performances are excellent, in particular Zoe Perry as the hero’s mom (a role played on the flagship series by Laurie Metcalf) and Lance Barber as his father George.
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