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[Ratman77]

Hello, dear "Shenny"- shippers.

I found an article on the “Filmstarts”- page which is related to the ending of "TBBT" and Jim Parsons specifically.

Apparently the whole thing didn't go very smoothly.
You probably already know about this, but if you don't, I want to let you know.
I try to translate for you:

'I did what I had to do': Jim Parsons responds to peer criticism for quitting 'The Big Bang Theory'
More than three years ago, the hit sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” came to an end. Although the series was still very successful, the finale had to come sooner than expected because Jim Parsons refused to renew his contract. Ultimately because he didn't want to continue impersonating Sheldon Cooper.
In fact, everything indicated that his co-stars took the surprising news well at the time. As has now been announced, the whole thing behind the scenes was far less harmonious.
Meanwhile, in the book “The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story Of The Epic Hit Series”, it was revealed that Johnny Galecki, who acted as Leonard on the series, was very disappointed with Parsons' decision.
There was also an unexpected conflict between Kaley Cuoco and the Sheldon Cooper actor. Executive producer Steve Holland recalls that Cuoco refused to make eye contact with Parsons during rehearsal. So that the series did not suffer, the dispute was soon put aside.
Now, in an interview with Yahoo, Jim Parsons has opened up about his decision not to renew his contract: 

"It's never nice to hear that you've done something that made someone angry or sad. But I did what I had to do and it was the best way to deal with it. To be honest, we weren't the kind of group that I felt the need to have a group meeting beforehand."

In the interview, Parsons also admits that he was surprised by the reactions of his colleagues. He also explained that part of him would have been glad if The “Big Bang Theory” had continued without him. But the case did not occur.
But even if the ending was associated with some upsets, the sitcom definitely made TV history. And everyone who was involved in it deserves a pat on the shoulder.

End of article

Well, it's just a theory, but I would say this is the typical well-known fate of so many actors and actresses who have became famous and popular in a particular role.

Sean Connery with James Bond,

Christopher Lee with Count Dracula,

Peter Sellers with Inspector Clouseau,

for examples.

They all became famous with that one character and the amount of their portrayals.
And they all eventually got tired of the role, and even developed a kind of love-hate relationship with these characters, because they remained fused with these roles forever for the audience.

So from this point of view I can understand Mister Parsons decision absolutely. Even if Sheldon Cooper made him famous, the same role over the years must be tiring for an actor, especially when he was the show's mainstay. Of course it's sad that tensions have arisen. Right now between Mister Parsons and Miss Cuoco because they are such good friends.

But it happened, and the show is gone.

Well, on the one hand I miss the show, on the other hand, when you look at how much both Sheldon and also Penny (and also the whole show) have changed season by season - so much that it hurts-Mister Parsons decision was really the right thing.

I would say, let's remember the first seasons where the series was on its creative and humorous hights, where Penny was the cute street-smart girl from next door with her own dreams and goals, and Sheldon the cool scientist who was true to himself.
There the show was really a great part of TV-history before it became a conventional soap-opera with a primitive message.

(When I imagine what could have happened if the show had continued in that way...)





Until then,

your friend from Germany.

P.S.: At youtube there is a video with the title “10 Sitcoms That Changed So Much They Were Almost Unrecognizable”. “TBBT” is also part of this list.
So we are not alone with our opinion, dear “Shenny” shippers!!!