History YMMV / YoungSheldon

* [[SurprisinglyImprovedSequel Surprisingly Improved Prequel]]: Reception for ''Young Sheldon'' is miles more positive than its [[Series/TheBigBangtheory parent show.]] Due to the differences in formatting and jokes (dramedy angle, plots based on family, single-camera {{Mockumentary}} style), it's seen as more accessible to viewers that either have never heard of ''Big Bang'' (thus making it easier to get into) or don't care for it and its comedy style.

** You can tell just by watching the show that the creators have done a lot to not repeat the things that many have criticized ''The Big Bang Theory'' for. For instance, the show being presented as a single-camera, laugh track-less {{dramedy}} shot on-location as opposed to the [[UndeadHorseTrope outdated, but still widely used]] three-camera sitcom shot on a sound stage in front of a [[LaughTrack studio audience]]. The characters on ''Young Sheldon'' are more likable and sympathetic than the {{Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist}}s on ''Big Bang'', especially the returning characters (Sheldon having more redeeming qualities, Mary being less-aggressive with her religious beliefs, George Sr. being a normal husband and father instead of the drunken, idiotic, misogynistic monster described posthumously in ''Big Bang'').

** You can tell just by watching the show that the creators have done a lot to not repeat the things that many have criticized ''The Big Bang Theory'' for. For instance, the show being presented as a single-camera, laugh track-less {{dramedy}} shot on-location as opposed to the outdated three-camera sitcom shot on a sound stage in front of a [[LaughTrack studio audience]]. The returning characters from ''Big Bang'' are portrayed as more likable and sympathetic on ''Young Sheldon'' than they were on the other show (Sheldon having more redeeming qualities, Mary being less-aggressive with her religious beliefs, George Sr. being a normal husband and father instead of the drunken, idiotic, misogynistic monster described posthumously in ''Big Bang'').

** You can tell just by watching the show that the creators have done a lot to not repeat the things that many have criticized ''The Big Bang Theory'' for. For instance, the show being presented as a single-camera, laugh track-less {{dramedy}} shot on-location as opposed to the outdated three-camera sitcom shot on a sound stage in front of a [[LaughTrack studio audience]]. The returning characters from ''Big Bang'' are portrayed as more likable and sympathetic on ''Young Sheldon'' than they were on the other show (Sheldon having more redeeming qualities, Mary being less-aggressive with her religious beliefs, George Sr. being a normal father instead of the drunken, idiotic, misogynistic monster described posthumously in ''Big Bang'').

** You can tell just by watching the show that the creators have done a lot to not repeat the things that many have criticized ''The Big Bang Theory'' for. For instance, the show being presented as a single-camera, laugh track-less {{dramedy}} shot on-location and the returning characters from ''Big Bang'' are portrayed as more likeable and sympathetic (Sheldon having more redeeming qualities, Mary being less-aggressive with her religious beliefs, George Sr. being a normal father instead of the drunken, idiotic, misogynistic monster described posthumously in ''Big Bang'').

** You can tell just by watching the show that the creators have done a lot to not repeat the things that many have criticized ''The Big Bang Theory'' for. For instance, the show being presented as a single-camera, laugh track-less {{dramedy}} shot on-location, the returning characters from ''Big Bang'' are portrayed as more likeable (Sheldon having more redeeming qualities, Mary being less-aggressive with her religious beliefs, George Sr. being a normal father instead of the drunken, idiotic, misogynistic monster described in ''Big Bang'').

* AuthorsSavingThrow: The episode that reveals [[spoiler:how Sheldon adopted "Bazinga" as his catchphrase]] also makes it clear that [[spoiler:his habit of saying it after pulling not-all-that-funny jokes was ''itself'' not all that funny]].

** When Mary assures Sheldon that he will be surrounded by smart, wonderful people when he grows up. Sheldon says, "I can't see that happening". While his friends in ''The Big Bang Theory'' are smart, they're not exactly wonderful, especially not to him.

* StrawmanHasAPoint: Mary is portrayed as disapproving of her son Sheldon's interest in science out of her religious convictions ([[RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgement aside from Christian teachings not being against science in and of itself]]). Given that Sheldon's experiments can involve dangerous or unstable materials (including ''launching a space-worthy rocket inside the family home'') that could hurt people - especially Sheldon himself - or cause property damage, along with Sheldon's willingness to skirt precautions for progress, this lends at least a bit of weight to Mary's opposition of Sheldon's obsession with science.

* HarsherInHindsight: George Sr. has a heart attack in Episode 3. He dies approximately five years after the episode takes place.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: The short theme song, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeVIyZaY_C0 "Mighty Little Man"]] by [[Series/BluesClues Steve Burns]].

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: The short theme song, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeVIyZaY_C0 "Mighty Little Man"]] by [[Series/Blues Clues Steve Burns]].

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: The short theme song, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeVIyZaY_C0 "Mighty Little Man" by Steve Burns]].

* StrawmanHasAPoint: Mary is portrayed as disapproving of her son Sheldon's interest in science out of her religious convictions ([[RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgement aside from Christian teachings not being against science in and of itself]]). Given that Sheldon's experiments can involve dangerous or unstable materials (including ''launching a space-worthy rocket inside the family home'') that could hurt people - especially Sheldon himself - or cause property damage, along with Sheldon's willingness to skirt precautions for progress, this lends at least a bit of weight to Mary's opposition of Sheldon's experiments.

* StrawmanHasAPoint: Mary is portrayed as disapproving of her son Sheldon's interest in science out of her religious convictions ([[RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgement aside from Christian teaching's not being against science in and of itself]]). Given that Sheldon's experiments can involve dangerous or unstable materials (including ''launching a space-worthy rocket inside the family home'') that could hurt people - especially Sheldon himself - or cause property damage, along with Sheldon's willingness to skirt precautions for progress, this lends at least a bit of weight to Mary's opposition of Sheldon's experiments.

* BaseBreakingCharacter: Missy. Some people think that she's hilarious, adorably mischievous and a brilliant contrast to the calmer and more composed Sheldon, with a more vulnerable side that explains her bratty attitude at times. Others think of her as nothing more than a spoilt brat, who is constantly rude to her family, and who only ever thinks of herself. However, both sides often agree that Missy's actress is one of the best in the show, despite her young age.

* [[SurprisinglyImprovedSequel Surprisingly Improved Prequel]]: Reception for ''Young Sheldon'' is miles more positive than its [[Series/TheBigBangtheory parent show.]] Due to the differences in formatting and jokes (dramedy angle, plots based on family, single-camera {{Mockumentary}} style), it's seen as more accessible to viewers that either have never heard of ''Big Bang'' or don't care for it.

* [[SurprisinglyImprovedSequel Surprisingly Improved Prequel]]: Reception for ''Young Sheldon'' is miles more positive than its [[Series/TheBigBangtheory parent show.]] Owing to the lack of the laugh track, no sitcom sets and not as overbearing nerd humor.

* [[SurprisinglyImprovedSequel Surprisingly Improved Prequel]]: Reception for Young Sheldon is miles more positive than its [[Series/TheBigBangtheory parent show.]] Owing to the lack of the laugh track, no sitcom sets and not as overbearing nerd humor.