Warning! Spoilers ahead for the Young Sheldon series finale.
Summary
Raegan Revord’s final Missy scene in theYoung Sheldonseries finale is so odd, that it may secretly be disturbing.The Big Bang Theoryprequel ends with a proper send-off to Sheldon on his eventual life in Pasadena, California. However, sinceYoung Sheldonhas long outgrown its original premise as his origins story, it also needs to tie all the narrative loose ends with regard to the rest of the Cooper family. WithGeorge now deadand Georgie and Mandy’s story confirmed to continue, it leaves a few remaining Cooper family members whose immediate futures are currently unknown.
Missy was an immediate standout whenYoung Sheldonpremiered in 2017. She was sassy and fun, unlike Sheldon. Her close relationship with George is one of the best dynamics in the spinoff. Unfortunately, the writers continued to underutilize the character, relegating her to a supporting player when she could have compelling arcs of her own. Despite its attempt to make amends, season 7 failed to give the character her due. To make things worse, not only did the prequel leave her arc hanging, butMissy’s finalYoung Sheldonappearance is so oddthat it may be hiding a secret meaning.
Young Sheldon Ending Solves Sheldon’s Last Remaining Big Bang Theory Plot Hole
In time for its ending, Young Sheldon explains the final remaining major The Big Bang Theory plot hole with regard to Sheldon and his history.
Sheldon May Be Imagining Missy’s Final Young Sheldon Scene
It Could Be How Sheldon Wants To Remember Missy During That Time.
InYoung Sheldonseason 7, episode 14, “Memoir,” Jim Parsons' Sheldon confirms that he has been working on his memoir, which is why he has been revisiting his Texas childhood. In its closing moments, he reveals that Mary eventually sold their house. During his last night at home, however, Missy asks him what he’s doing as he wanders around the dining area. The boy genius replies that he’s trying to take it all in to remember when he’s older. Surprisingly peppy and goofy, Missy asks if he will remember her; she makes a silly pose before disappearing.
Even without the latest Cooper family tragedy, however, it’s uncharacteristic for Missy to be acting goofy, hinting that the whole encounter may actually just be a figment of Sheldon’s imagination.
It’s a puzzlingYoung Sheldonfinalelast scene for Missy, especially since she just lashed out at Mary, still heartbroken over George’s death. While she has no issues helping others, Mary’s daughter struggles to process her own emotions, hence why she can be volatile when overwhelmed. Even without the latest Cooper family tragedy, however, it’s uncharacteristic for Missy to be acting goofy, hinting that the whole encounter may actually just be a figment of Sheldon’s imagination.Young Sheldondoesn’t give the pair a proper goodbye, so that may be howadult Sheldonopts to remember Missy in his memoir.
Young Sheldon Finale Finally Explains Why Mary Was So Vile To George In Big Bang Theory
Mary hated George for the most part in The Big Bang Theory, and she reveals the reason why during her funeral speech in the Young Sheldon finale.
Why Young Sheldon Leave Missy’s Arc Open-Ended
Missy’s Post-Young Sheldon Story Is Unclear.
As a fan-favorite,there’s interest in learning what’s next for Missy. Much of George and Mary’s only daughter’s personal story is unknown, considering her limited appearance inThe Big Bang Theory. While she won’t be a series regular inGeorgie and Mandy’s First Marriage, it doesn’t mean that she won’t be in it. Not wrapping up her story properly inYoung Sheldonmay be an indication that her arc will continue either by returning to the sequel series or by other venues.The writers owe Missy a proper send-off. Luckily, they have the opportunity to make amends afterYoung Sheldon.
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.
