While The Big Bang Theory’s simple premise was instrumental to its early success, the show gained most of its acclaim only after dropping this conceit.The Big Bang Theory was originally about Kaley Cuoco’s easygoing, attractive Penny upending the quiet lives of the show’s two socially awkward heroes, Leonard and Sheldon. While Leonard was instantly attracted to Penny and desperate to impress her, the fastidious, fussy Sheldon found her antics infuriating.This dynamic naturally led to a lot of laughs, but it also meant that The Big Bang Theory’s premise was inherently limited by the show’s inevitable ending.
Years before The Big Bang Theory’s finale aired, viewers could already accurately deduce that Leonard, the well-meaning nice guy, would end up romantically paired with Penny. Not only did this happen, but it happened sooner than some viewers might have guessed. The two began dating as early as the show’s third season.This derailed The Big Bang Theory’s premise, since the tension between Leonard’s attempts to impress Penny and Sheldon’s attempts to steer clear of her originally drove the series.Fortunately, the sitcom managed to abandon its original premise and improve as a result, broadening its horizons and adding to its cast.
The Big Bang Theory’s Bigger Cast Improved The Series
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