I will admit that I was never a fan of "Big Bang Theory"; I found the laugh track to be too overbearing. But I love the series "Young Sheldon"; it never dumbed down - it allowed the viewer to savor in the plot, dialog and humor; and to come to our own conclusions of what is funny or pertinent.
Kudos to the writers for also allowing the show to maintain a dark side. For representing real life issues. In recent seasons, that representation has grown darker, much like reality.
The characters are aging, not so gracefully, but as you would expect people to age - with pain and foibles. With darkness and loss. And carrying on; moving forward with life.
This series has been spectacular to witness.
Thank you.