Summary
The news thatThe Big Bang Theory’s next spinoff won’t arrive anytime soon is great forYoung Sheldon’s follow-up,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. Much likeThe Big Bang Theory’s finaleset upYoung Sheldon,Young Sheldon’s ending established the sitcom franchise’s next spinoff.Young Sheldonleft some plot holes unfixedwhen the prequel never explained Meemaw’s character change beforeThe Big Bang Theoryor the cause of Georgie and Mandy’s eventual separation. The latter decision effectively set up the upcomingYoung SheldonspinoffGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, which will focus on Sheldon’s brother and his failed first marriage.
When Georgie was introduced inThe Big Bang Theoryseason 11, episode 23, “The Sibling Realignment,” he made a passing reference to his “Ex-wife.” This sets in stone the fact that Mandy and Georgie eventually get divorced, butYoung Sheldondoes little to explain this. Throughout the sitcom’s final season, Emily Osment’s Mandy and Montana Jordan’s George seem like a great couple who sincerely want to make their marriage work. As such,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagewas necessary to explain what happened to the pair, and whether they ever fixed their romantic relationship after the eventual separation occurred.
Young Sheldon’s Recast Georgie & Mandy Spinoff Character Makes A Big Bang Theory Feud Worse
The news that Young Sheldon’s spinoff Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage is recasting an existing character could make a Big Bang Theory feud worse.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Won’t Have To Compete With Another TBBT Spinoff
The Big Bang Theory’s Second Prequel Won’t Have In-Franchise Competition
In early 2023,The Big Bang Theory’s co-creator Chuck Lorre announced that a second spinoff of the original series was in development. In July 2024,Lorre clarified thatThe Big Bang Theory’s third spinoff show was still in the “Pre-natal” stages, admitting that the series was unlikely to enter production anytime soon. Ironically, this is great news forGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagesince it means that there won’t be two shows inThe Big Bang Theoryuniverse airing at the same time. This risky approach could easily have seen the franchise spread itself too thin and lose viewers as a result.
WhileThe Big Bang Theory’s next spinoff sounds exciting,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagedeserves an opportunity to make an impression first. Young Sheldon’s sequel has a tenuous connection toThe Big Bang Theory, soGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagecould easily have been overshadowed by another spinoff that was more closely linked to the original show.Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagewill bring backThe Big Bang Theory’s traditional multi-camera setup and laugh track, both of which were missing fromYoung Sheldon’s more grounded storytelling style. However, the show will mostly share characters withYoung Sheldon, rather thanThe Big Bang Theory.
The Third Spinoff Should Be Totally Different From Young Sheldon & Georgie & Mandy
The Big Bang Theory’s Fourth Show Shouldn’t Be Another Prequel
The Big Bang Theory’s next spinoff should be nothing likeGeorgie and Mandy’sYoung Sheldonsequel, as a third prequel would be unoriginal and uninteresting. AlthoughGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagefleshing out Georgie’s backstory does sound promising, the show is more of an extension ofYoung Sheldon’s story thanThe Big Bang Theory’s universe. In contrast,The Big Bang Theory’s next spinoff could be set in Pasadena and take place in the current day. These details alone would make the third spinoff feel more likeThe Big Bang Theoryand less likeYoung SheldonorGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
