Credit goes to Chuck Lorre and colleagues who believed that a sitcom could be built around a group of friends who were not (at all) blue collar or coworkers, though "Frasier" paved the way.
The four main characters are nerds who work in scientific fields and have stunted social skills, especially when it comes to romance. They celebrate all aspects of science (especially physics), sci-fi, comics, superheroes, and gaming.
Much of the humor goes through Sheldon, a character whose characteristics are extreme. He is filled with phobias, he is totally egotistical, and he seldom understands the mechanics of social structure, customs, or the feelings of others. He is so well-defined that he would become the focus of a spin-off, "Young Sheldon."
As the series progresses, the men become involved with women, opening the door for more relationship humor.
The show's actors are talented at humor. Though the show flags somewhat in later seasons, it never falls to a level that is unfunny.
The four main characters are nerds who work in scientific fields and have stunted social skills, especially when it comes to romance. They celebrate all aspects of science (especially physics), sci-fi, comics, superheroes, and gaming.
Much of the humor goes through Sheldon, a character whose characteristics are extreme. He is filled with phobias, he is totally egotistical, and he seldom understands the mechanics of social structure, customs, or the feelings of others. He is so well-defined that he would become the focus of a spin-off, "Young Sheldon."
As the series progresses, the men become involved with women, opening the door for more relationship humor.
The show's actors are talented at humor. Though the show flags somewhat in later seasons, it never falls to a level that is unfunny.