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Missy will be different when she returns inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagepost-Young Sheldon, showrunner Steve Holland reveals. Only a couple of months after theYoung Sheldonfinaleaired, Chuck Lorre and his team are back on set for the next expansion series in theBig Bang Theoryuniverse. This time,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagewill continue Montana Jordan and Emily Osment’s new lives. The McAllisters will be more prominently featured in the new spinoff sequel, with Mandy’s parents, Jim and Audrey, being series regulars. That said,the Coopers will also have some presence, including Missy.
Teasing what to expect from Revord’s return as George and Mary’s only daughter inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, Holland teasesMissy will be different from the last time she was onYoung Sheldonin a new interview withTV Insider. She will continue to deal with the impact of losing her dad, and unfortunately, the way she grieves won’t be the healthiest. Read his full quote below:
We’re going to see a slightly different Missy. She’s gone through the loss of her dad and she’s acting out. She’s [becoming] rebellious. [Georgie]’s trying to balance being a husband and a father and also being a caretaker to his sister, who’s having some struggles.
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As heartbreaking as this is for those who root for Missy, this part of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s story is mandated by The Big Bang Theory canon.
Young Sheldon’s penultimate episode ended with the revelation thatGeorge unexpectedly died of a heart attackwhile at work. The first half of the finale was devoted to tackling the fallout from that tragedy, showing how the Coopers were dealing with the sudden loss of their patriarch. While Georgie stepped up to take care of his father’s affairs and Sheldon tried running away from his grief,Missy resorted to lashing out. Throughout the finale, her mood was up and down, but per Holland’s new reveal, there is no redemption for her inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
As heartbreaking as this is for those who root for Missy, this part ofGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s storyis mandated byThe Big Bang Theorycanon. During Georgie and Sheldon’s emotional confrontation just before the latter’s wedding, his older brother revealed thathe took care of the family after George died. Mary was unable to function because she was crippled by grief. Meanwhile, Missy was being a dumb teenager. He had to oversee the Coopers while also taking care of his own family, although he didn’t mention the latter part inThe Big Bang Theory.
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It’s unfortunate that Missy will continue down this path inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. Multiple times throughoutYoung Sheldon’s run, she proved that she wasthe most compelling Cooper sibling, and yet, she ended up being the least successfulamong the three. Whether she will get some kind of redemption in the new show is uncertain thus far. Luckily, she has Georgie by her side to support her.
Young Sheldon
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A spinoff of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon follows the youth and coming-of-age of Sheldon Cooper during his childhood in Texas as he pursues science and academia. The show also follows his parents, siblings, and Mee-Maw, painting a picture of the world where Sheldon grew up.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage follows the couple as they navigate the complexities of adulthood, parenting, and marriage while raising their young family in Texas.
