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Perfect for fans of The Wonder Years and Friday Night Lights . You don't need to have seen The Big Bang Theory to love this.

When George watches Sheldon play with his food tray like a spaceship, you aren't laughing at a weird kid. You are watching a father cherish a moment he won't get to have again. That is the secret sauce of Young Sheldon . young sheldon s01 aiff

The Unexpected Genius of Young Sheldon Season 1: More Than Just a Big Bang Theory Prequel Perfect for fans of The Wonder Years and Friday Night Lights

Young Sheldon Season 1 is a masterclass in expectations. It is not a show about a nerd. It is a show about poverty, religion, parenting, and the loneliness of being different. You are watching a father cherish a moment

Here is my complete retrospective on Young Sheldon Season 1—why it worked, the moments that broke my heart, and how it stands entirely on its own.

But then Season 1 aired. And it did something remarkable: it completely abandoned the "laugh track" formula and became one of the most heartfelt, bittersweet family dramas on network TV.