Did you know that the creators first decided to call the show “Lenny, Penny, and Kenny” but later they decided on the name “The Big Bang Theory”?
The show was about nerd scientists and their geeky behavior, but later they are introduced to the outside world by the neighbor who was an actor/waitress.
Throughout the 12 seasons, the show has come a long way along with the characters and it got so famous. Let’s know some reasons why the show has become so popular:
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Relatable characters
Despite being scientists, we all can relate to the main characters in our regular life. We got people who are socially awkward like Sheldon, who wants to lead a normal life like Leonard, who struggles to be an actor like Penny, who is shy to talk to girls like Raj, who lives with his mother after grown up like Howard. Because of this relatability, people can connect themselves so much throughout the show.Humor
The jokes in this series are scientifically correct, hilarious, and frequent. If you have a good sense of humor, you can crack all the jokes.
Niche Appeal
The show has a large fanbase who are interested in science, comics, sci-fi movies, or video games. As the show constantly talks about Star Trek, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Halo games, Lord of the Rings, etc. The excitement about Comic-Con among the cast in the series shows how much the creators emphasize this niche.
Character Growth
Character growth is one of the points that this show stands out from other series.
Sheldon ends up married to Amy, and the last speech shows how much he overcomes his introvert nature and values the friendship.
Leonard shows that never giving up on love pays off, as he gets to marry his love Penny, which he always wanted.
“Our babies will be smart and beautiful.”
Penny ends up being married to Leonard, moving from a casual living to being a mother and getting a settled life.
Howard, from a weird boy who lives with his mother in season 1, ends the show married to Bernadette, being a good husband and a good father. I think the writer has shown the best work for this character.
Raj at least overcomes his fear of talking to women.
Guest Appearances
The show features some high-profile scientists like Neil deGrasse Tyson and Stephen Hawking. It shows Bill Gates and Elon Musk, who are inspirations for tech enthusiasts. For comic fans, the show features famous icons like Stan Lee and Wil Wheaton
Writing and Production Quality
The good writing quality isn’t measured by only the good jokes in a sitcom but also by the development of the characters and consistency. And obviously, the ending is very important for any series or movies; in that case, the ending of the show was remarkable. The ending speech by Sheldon, the way he approaches his friends, especially Howard, still remains an emotional mark on the audience.
The production team paid attention to the details of the jokes. Every scientific theory which was written or told by the cast was actually written and checked by real scientists.
Cultural Impact
The show has managed to show the audience that science is cool, and the word phase “Bazinga,” which Sheldon tells after a joke, immediately got popular among the audience.
Awards
The show and the cast have won many awards, such as Critics’ Choice Television Awards, Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, etc. Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Mayim Bialik, Simon Helberg have won awards in different categories.
Supportive Network
CBS’s commitment to The Big Bang Theory has helped the show to gain massive fame by premiering in the primetime slot. It has helped the show reach a wide audience and allowed it to grow its fanbase.
The Big Bang Theory show is considered one of the best sitcoms of all time. It ended in 2019, but people are still watching this show. It is one of the most rewatchable shows. Currently, the show premieres on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Bazinga!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
