Overview: For 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper it isn’t easy growing up in East Texas. Being a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science isn’t always helpful in a land where church and football are king.

While Sheldon deals with the world, his very normal family must find a way to deal with him. His father doesn’t understand him and his mother nurtures him in a town where he just doesn’t fit in. Sheldon’s older brother finds that it’s tough to be cool when you’re in the same classes with your odd 9-year-old brother, and his twin sister sometimes resents all the attention Sheldon gets but remains the one Sheldon can rely on to tell him the truth.

For 10 years on The Big Bang Theory, audiences have come to know the iconic, eccentric and extraordinary Sheldon Cooper. Now, we have the chance to meet him in childhood as he embarks on his innocent, awkward, and hopeful journey toward the man he will become.

DVD Verdict: After witnessing what was possibly the most heart wrenching series finale EVER that caused me to have a panic attack and breakdown like a little bizznitch, I can safely say that this prequel to The Big Bang Theory can go down in history for delivering a quirky and whimsical overall tone, whilst also bringing the thunder where and when it counted (especially in the show’s final moments).

The acting was pretty stellar and while some episodes in the series 7 season run had some misses, some up’s and down’s, it more so left you feeling complete by how it ended. All strings were tied to connect it to The Big Bang Theory and beyond, along with rounding out most of the story arcs for the main characters.

Along the way, and whenever I felt a little bored or tired of life, I would simply tune into one of the episodes (it didn’t matter which one) and a short time after my mood got boosted. From then on in, I just kept watching the episodes I could, feeling much better about life with each one, until I found it to be the early morning hours!

I mean, aside from this series having turned out to be one of the very best shows that CBS (or most any other channel) has brought to our sitting rooms in many a decade (save for the originator BBT, of course), I think the story of Sheldon was played impeccably by the little boy, Iain Armitage, from the off.

I loved watching this boy growing up before my very eyes with each passing season, but I also think the casting of the rest of the characters was rather spot on too. His sister (Raegan Revord) is cute as she can be, and is chock full of wise-ass sass, which makes her even more appealing. The brother (Montana Jordan) is adorable, his complete lack of concern about much of anything concerning Sheldon is funny alone! [and his accent is to die for!]

The dad (Lance Barber) is a little surprising, as older Sheldon always gave the impression that he wasn’t really close to his dad - although this series has most definitely shown some strong attachment in many an instance. The younger Mary Cooper (Zoe Perry) is perfect. She has older Mary Cooper’s voice, mannerisms, and, well, everything right down pat! And who doesn’t love MEEMAW (Annie Potts)! The first show where all of Sheldon’s teachers were complaining about him was hilarious, especially the guy with the wet armpits and with Sheldon volunteering to be his leader! (true Sheldon, I think we can all agree).

The writing is top-notch and the lack of a laugh track adds, rather than takes away, from the appeal of the show. I can find no fault with the show in and of itself, even after all these seasons, and thus this INCREDIBLE 14-Disc DVD Box-Set (from Warner Bros.) is one of the best investments that you will EVER make to bring into your home as the nights draw in.

Overall, if you’re looking for a great little sitcom that’ll make you chuckle (here, there and most definitely everywhere), while going the distance in the final three episodes (quite like I have never seen in TV land before), and making you feel like you’re in a glass case of emotion with no way out, then give Young Sheldon a shot. Or don’t, it’s up to you. I’m sure he wouldn’t care either way because he’s smarter than you and knows it!!

Special Features:
Six Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes