The Big Bang Theory Abandoning Its Original Premise Saved The Show

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.