Martin Carr reviews the fourteenth episode of Young Sheldon… Back after an enforced hiatus Young Sheldon carries on giving us gentle character progression, feel good moments of circumstantial humour and subtle Big Bang references. In the main episode fourteen is effectively engaging whilst attempting to broaden Mary Cooper’s impact. Zoe Perry has done a sterling […]

Martin Carr reviews the thirteenth episode of Young Sheldon… We are back on familiar ground this week as Molaro and Lorre tap into a Sheldon specific phobia which begins with the common cold. Taking their cue from his lack social skills, abject fear of bacteria and a single-minded sense of self-preservation, Young Sheldon makes illness […]

Martin Carr reviews the eleventh episode of Young Sheldon… Having a sideswipe at organised religion is always going to make good television. Using an oblivious child genius as your mouthpiece takes that conceit and adds another string to its bow. Working that in alongside dice based role-playing games and outstanding character moments takes the original […]

Martin Carr reviews the tenth episode of Young Sheldon… Growing pains, educational betterment and emotional quandaries frame this episode of Young Sheldon. Hinging on the opportunities of moving into a public school Sheldon gets his first taste of life beyond high school. What Chuck Lorre and his fellow showrunner focus on is the family dynamic, […]

Martin Carr reviews the ninth episode of Young Sheldon… With the usual abstract notions which accompany every Big Bang Theory we venture into another outing of its lesser sibling Young Sheldon. Nuanced, crackpot, scenario specific and nostalgic to a fault CBS keeps mining the solid gold character quirks of Mister Cooper with panache. Building a […]

Martin Carr reviews the eighth episode of Young Sheldon… Reminiscent of family bonding moments when we were children and warmly nostalgic for reasons difficult to explain, Young Sheldon continues drawing in its audience. Lance Barber carries the emotional weight behind episode eight as issues of paternal relationships are put front and centre. Finding common ground […]

Martin Carr reviews the seventh episode of Young Sheldon… This series continues to defy description in its construction, execution and pure optimism. Each episode hinges on minor character moments which gel together and feel so familiar it’s ridiculous. This pint-sized vignette of scenarios held in place by common elements makes everything look so easy. Plotlines […]