thecrafts-66710
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I watched several episodes of The Big Bang Theory and found it to be mildly irreverent but funny. So I thought Young Sheldon would be more of the same humor. After watching the first episode, where the disrespect for religion far surpassed anything seen on TBBT, I decided it was not for me.
When I found out there would be a series finale with the older Sheldon and Amy reprising their roles, I thought I would give it a look. Sadly, it was more of the same. As someone posted in their review (When a Comedy Loses its Humor), Sheldon was never a likable character. Incredibly narcissistic and irreverent to the end! Endless jokes and jabs about the Bible, church and his mother's beliefs made up a considerable amount of the dialogue. I imagine most people reading this will think, Oh get over it. Let me pose this thought: What if he had been born into a Muslim family - would the series have taken cheap shots at Muhammad, the Quoran, and Islam? I think not. So why was Christianity fair game? If you have an ounce of respect for other peoples' religion - skip this series.
When I found out there would be a series finale with the older Sheldon and Amy reprising their roles, I thought I would give it a look. Sadly, it was more of the same. As someone posted in their review (When a Comedy Loses its Humor), Sheldon was never a likable character. Incredibly narcissistic and irreverent to the end! Endless jokes and jabs about the Bible, church and his mother's beliefs made up a considerable amount of the dialogue. I imagine most people reading this will think, Oh get over it. Let me pose this thought: What if he had been born into a Muslim family - would the series have taken cheap shots at Muhammad, the Quoran, and Islam? I think not. So why was Christianity fair game? If you have an ounce of respect for other peoples' religion - skip this series.
I love a good mystery and throw in a little science fiction and I'm intrigued. First let me address the mechanics - it is a German mini-series but I highly recommend leaving it in German and viewing the English subtitles. Disclaimer - I speak a little German but not enough to watch without subtitles. My recommendation is due to the fact that quite a bit of it is in English since it deals with an international cast of characters. Also, you don't experience the annoying out-of-sync lip movements and you do get to hear the real voices with authentic emotions.
Finally, the content; I won't repeat what has already been written and although I'm tempted, I won't give a spoiler to the ending. However, I will end with this admonition: In my opinion, it is very anti-climatic and leaves you with more questions than answers. To invest this much time watching it only to have the fireworks show fizzle out, was frustrating to me. Is it a good ending? Kind of. Disappointing? To all but the most altruistic, Yes.
Finally, the content; I won't repeat what has already been written and although I'm tempted, I won't give a spoiler to the ending. However, I will end with this admonition: In my opinion, it is very anti-climatic and leaves you with more questions than answers. To invest this much time watching it only to have the fireworks show fizzle out, was frustrating to me. Is it a good ending? Kind of. Disappointing? To all but the most altruistic, Yes.
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