One way or the other, the continuing thriller about Leonard being doubtlessly lifeless in The Huge Bang Idea universe is now nearer to being resolved. Born from the occasions of the Younger Sheldon finale, the destiny of Sheldon’s finest good friend and, arguably, true soulmate, has been a significant subject of dialogue among the many large fan-base of Chuck Lorre’s sitcom franchise.
When The Huge Bang Idea resulted in 2019, Leonard was at his absolute happiest, just because he was on the cusp of being a first-time father. He additionally made amends together with his notoriously dismissive mother. After that, nonetheless, there’s barely any information about how Leonard has been or what he has been as much as — till now.
Leonard Is Lifeless Idea From Younger Sheldon Defined
Blame It On Younger Sheldon For Ignoring Leonard
The “Leonard is lifeless” principle stemmed from the shortage of any information in regards to the character post-The Huge Bang Idea. Regardless of its most important occasions happening a long time earlier than the Pasadena gang got here collectively in California, Younger Sheldon was in a position to present anticipated updates about what Sheldon and his associates have been doing after the nerd-centric sitcom wrapped up.
Because it turned out, Jim Parsons’ outdated Sheldon was reminiscing about his childhood in Texas as a result of he was engaged on his autobiography. Younger Sheldon introduced again Amy and Howard for voice cameos, and provided a shoutout to Penny within the finale. Oddly, nonetheless, neither did it characteristic nor even point out Leonard, regardless of Sheldon’s shut relationship with him.

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Sheldon struggles to cope with large feelings — even in his maturity. That is why he by no means actually mentioned George’s demise actually till he began engaged on his autobipgraphy. Due to this, it is also attainable that the explanation why he totally ignored Leonard’s influence in his life is as a result of he’s gone.
Stuart Fails To Save The Universe Confirms That Leonard Is Nonetheless Alive (However With A Caveat)
There Are Nonetheless A Few Extra Years Left Earlier than The Occasions Of The Younger Sheldon Finale
One way or the other, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe inches individuals nearer to fixing the thriller about Leonard’s state after the occasions of The Huge Bang Idea. Kevin Sussman’s upcoming spinoff is not going to be a real sequel to the beloved flagship, however its occasions hinge on the involvement of Leonard, as revealed within the premise.
Apparently, Stuart’s trippy present begins after he by chance destroys a chunk of tech that Sheldon and his finest good friend created. This confirms that Leonard is alive close to the occasions of The Huge Bang Idea‘s sequel spinoff, and he maintains knowledgeable and private friendship with Parsons’ character.

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The primary caveat right here is that Stuart Fails to Save the Universe probably takes place earlier than the occasions of the Younger Sheldon finale, which is estimately a decade after The Huge Bang Idea ended. Which means loads can nonetheless occur to Leonard within the subsequent 5 plus years. Forward of the brand new present, nonetheless, Leonard remains to be alive.
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