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There has arguably been no bigger sitcom in the 21st century than The Big Bang Theory. The Office might be more quotable, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia might be the longest-running, and Schitt’s Creek might be the most acclaimed, but when it comes to consistent viewership for a show that ran for 12 seasons, the series about a group of nerdy scientists still holds a massive footprint in pop culture. Understandably, when the time came for the series’ stars to move on, Warner Bros. Television didn’t hold back when it came to extending the concept.
The most well-known expansion of the original series was Young Sheldon, which explored the early years of Jim Parsons’ Sheldon Cooper. Being played by Iain Armitage, there was apprehension that the prequel would live up to its predecessor, only for this spin-off to similarly earn major ratings. The spin-off train continued when Young Sheldon ended, as George & Mandy’s First Marriage took its place. Earlier this summer, the first sequel series debuted on HBO Max, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.
Despite only being halfway through the debut season, HBO Max confirmed that Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will return for a Season 2.
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