The Big Bang Theory’s New HBO Sequel Proves Sheldon Right

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The new show, a sequel to The Big Bang Theory, surprisingly confirms one of Sheldon Cooper’s most outlandish ideas. The Big Bang Theory was incredibly popular – at its peak, it drew as many viewers as Game of Thrones – and became a worldwide cultural hit. So, it wasn’t shocking when the original series ended but hinted at more to come.

Following the success of The Big Bang Theory, its spinoff Young Sheldon ran for seven seasons and remained a consistently popular comedy series. Young Sheldon then led to another spinoff, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, which kept a large part of its original audience, even though it used the same multi-camera style and laugh track that some viewers didn’t like in The Big Bang Theory.

It was a bit unexpected when news of a sequel series came out in 2023, considering the original The Big Bang Theory had only ended four years prior. Even more surprising was the fact that none of the show’s original stars would be involved. Instead, the new sci-fi comedy, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, focuses on Kevin Sussman’s character, Stuart – the comic book store owner – and his romantic life with Denise.

Stuart Fails To Save The Universe Proves Sheldon Was Right About The Apocalypse

The new spinoff show, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, brings back some familiar faces from The Big Bang Theory, including Sheldon’s rival Kripke and his coworker Bert. These characters previously had important roles on the original series but weren’t main cast members. The story begins with Stuart accidentally causing chaos when he mishandles a science experiment built by Sheldon and Leonard, potentially destroying everything!

The story kicks off an adventure through different universes as Stuart tries to fix a huge mistake that causes the apocalypse! It’s pretty cool because if you watched The Big Bang Theory, you’ll recognize this idea from Sheldon Cooper and his crazy emergency drills. Remember the Roommate Agreement he had with Leonard and Penny? He basically made up wild disaster scenarios and quizzed them on how to survive – it’s a lot like what’s happening in this new show.

Sheldon’s Emergency Drills Are One Of The Big Bang Theory’s Best Running Gags

Sheldon, always concerned about safety, frequently surprised his housemates with emergency drills. He’d wear a safety vest and hard hat and blast a very loud alarm. These drills, happening roughly every three months, covered a range of disasters, as seen in season 5, episode 15 (“The Friendship Contraction”) of The Big Bang Theory. Some examples included wildfires, earthquakes, and even a hypothetical invasion of California by Canada.

It’s fitting, given how conceited the main character always was, that Sheldon never considered his own inventions could cause the apocalypse he often predicted. Whether the new show, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, will explore how Sheldon handles the end of the world in different universes is still unknown, as the creators haven’t revealed if any original characters will return.

Reviving the original cast of The Big Bang Theory could steal the spotlight from the new show’s main characters and would likely be very costly, considering how much the original actors earned. However, longtime fans might enjoy seeing how the characters from The Big Bang Theory handle the challenges of the multiverse in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, making it a risk worth taking.

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2026-06-18 02:38