Raegan Revord’sGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagerole as Missy recently got expanded, paving the way for CBS to fix one of the biggest problems withYoung Sheldon’s ending. The end of Sheldon’s childhood in Texas prompted thecancelation ofYoung Sheldondespite its popularity. Admittedly, the decision was divisive, with Meemaw actor Annie Potts even publicly criticizing it. Despite that, the network has found a way to continue the Cooper family’s story with Georgie and Mandy, as they navigate their way as newlywed parents of Baby Cece inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
While it’s technically a follow-up toYoung Sheldon, the new show’s focus will shift from theCooper familyto the McAllisters. Mandy’s family will fill the ensemble, as the couple live with Jim and Audrey McAllister, who are from the other side of Medford.Zoe Perry and Potts will reprise their roles as Mary and Meemaw, but only forGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. Meanwhile, Revord was only supposed to have a one-off appearance in episode 2. Somehow, it seems like Chuck Lorre and the writers realized the potential of the character, hence whyMissy’s role has been expanded.
George Can Still Return In Georgie & Mandy’s Sequel After His Young Sheldon Death (TBBT Showed How)
The Cooper patriarch may have died in Young Sheldon, but The Big Bang Theory long showed how George can return in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
Georgie & Mandy Expanding Missy’s Story Is Great News After Her Young Sheldon Ending
Missy Returns As A Recurring Guest Star In Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Seeing more of Missy is always a good idea. For a while, she was deemed as the best Cooper, butThe Big Bang Theoryfranchise failed to capitalize on that. Now that she’s back inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, CBS can somehow make up for that, especially since theYoung Sheldonfinaledidn’t give her a satisfying ending.Missy’s final scene was with Sheldonduring the boy genius' last night in their home before he flew out to California. Interestingly, after establishing that her way of coping with George’s death was to lash out, she was unusually peppy and goofy.
The Spinoff Can Fix The Biggest Problem With Missy’s Young Sheldon Story
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Can Make Up For Missy’s Young Sheldon Ending
Ideally, Missy would be a series regular inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s story. Aside from her potential,The Big Bang Theorycanon also mandates that she remains tied to her brother. However, considering that Revord initially claimed that she wasn’t invited to be part of theYoung Sheldonsequel, having an expanded role for George and Mary’s daughter in the new project is already a massive improvement. More importantly,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagehas the chance to fix Missy’s disappointing ending inYoung Sheldon. Not only did her fate feel unfinished, it was also out of character.
Granted that she remains a supporting character in the new endeavor, but it’s still better than leaving Missy in such an odd state inYoung Sheldon.
As she returns, Lorre and his team can provide new context as to why that was her final act inThe Big Bang Theoryprequel. Beyond that,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagecan continue her story in a way that further explores her own adventures. Granted that she remains a supporting character in the new endeavor, but it’s still better than leaving Missy in such an odd state inYoung Sheldon. Maybe after season 1, and CBS realizes the benefit of including her in the project, they can re-assess and promote her to a series regular.
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.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage follows the couple as they navigate the complexities of adulthood, parenting, and marriage while raising their young family in Texas.
