[Spoilers] Season 11 Discussion Thread

[Mario D.]

16 minutes ago, hokie3457 said:

...as to Melissa, the article says she is due in the fall, which could be anywhere from late September to early December....I'm sure they will be able to film/tape/shoot around her for the scenes that concern her....

Agree, as she may not be in every episode they probably will shoot around her pregnancy

[hokie3457]

13 minutes ago, Mario D. said:

Agree, as she may not be in every episode they probably will shoot around her pregnancy

In the past folks here have mentioned that both her and Mayim are contracually required to be in each episode.  I don't recall seeing one since they joined as regular cast members where they have not been seen even a la skype....

[bfm]

7 minutes ago, hokie3457 said:

In the past folks here have mentioned that both her and Mayim are contracually required to be in each episode.  I don't recall seeing one since they joined as regular cast members where they have not been seen even a la skype....

I think they can make exceptions due to pregnancy...

[Tensor]

52 minutes ago, hokie3457 said:

In the past folks here have mentioned that both her and Mayim are contracually required to be in each episode.  I don't recall seeing one since they joined as regular cast members where they have not been seen even a la skype....

Melissa and Mayim joined the main cast in season four.  The last episode to have both Melissa and Mayim out was in season six, 608 The 43 Peculiarity.  Season six was also the last season they missed any episodes, Melissa missed 608, while Mayim missed 608 and 622 (The Proton Resurgence).  

[Die Zimtzicke]

On 7/4/2017 at 9:06 AM, bfm said:

You mean more than 2 more seasons? I highly doubt that. I was surprised that they went past 10. Not because of the season itself (though it had many problems) but because I thought they would wrap it well with 10 successful seasons. Then I was surprised they got 2 and not just one more because the stories seem to be drying out. So I highly doubt another one but what do I know?

I felt like that. I wanted them to stop and try to go out on top. Not drag it out until nothing was funny anymore. I guess I just lost my faith in the writers the last couple of years. Definitely have drying up storylines.

[Die Zimtzicke]

Interesting news...guess she will be the one behind a kitchen island this fall.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/big_bang_theory/news/1007351/melissa-rauch-is-pregnant-/

[3ku11]

4 hours ago, Die Zimtzicke said:

I felt like that. I wanted them to stop and try to go out on top. Not drag it out until nothing was funny anymore. I guess I just lost my faith in the writers the last couple of years. Definitely have drying up storylines.

Personally I hoped season ten was the last. As you said stories have been drying up for years now. S10 was the peak of it. I just don't see how the current writers can suck 48 episodes of stories out of this show. But well see.

[djsurrey]

I'm pleased there will be two more seasons. 

[Carlos]

53 minutes ago, djsurrey said:

I'm pleased there will be two more seasons. 

I'm not. IMO everything went downhill from S7 onwards.

[3ku11]

That's fine if some are happy the shows still going. I still love the characters. But for me when Moloro took over from Prady. That is when I noticed a change in writing style. And this need to elevate Sheldon and diminish everyone else. 

Stories have been drying up for three seasons now. So unless Tptb are willing too be a bit more creative and original in Season 11. The next 24 episodes alone are going to be a chore. Maybe 1 or 2 we'll be watchable. 

[bfm]

With Bernadette less present I am wondering if we'll get more Howard-Raj and/or Howard-Halley time.

[Die Zimtzicke]

6 minutes ago, bfm said:

With Bernadette less present I am wondering if we'll get more Howard-Raj and/or Howard-Halley time.

I think they will do more stuff with the guys together, not just Raj, although I do think they need to do something with Raj this season. But I'd love to see them go back to the guys doing more things together. This is the perfect chance for that.

[mirs1]

2 minutes ago, bfm said:

With Bernadette less present I am wondering if we'll get more Howard-Raj and/or Howard-Halley time.

Yes, it will be very interesting to see what kind of dynamics the writers have in mind. I guess that, especially if they decide to not write the baby into the show, Melissa will have a very light first half of the season, and she might be even absent in some episodes (or, as you suggested earlier today, she might have a few pre-taped, and henceforth generic, scenes). Last season there was a very strong division between PALS and Howardette+Raj+Stuart+Halley. With Bernie being less present, I wonder if the writers will go for a sort of 3 Men and a Baby situation or they will have different pairings for Howard, and maybe also plots for him that don't involve Halley.

[luminous]

From radiotimes.com:

Mayim Bialik says she could see Amy “saying no or yes” to Sheldon’s proposal on The Big Bang Theory

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The actress isn’t even sure whether we need to have a Sheldon and Amy wedding!

The season 10 finale of The Big Bang Theory was the cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers.

Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) appeared at Amy Farrah Fowler’s (Mayim Bialik) door and asked her to marry him – and we didn’t even get to see what she said!

Now, actress Mayim has told RadioTimes.com that she isn’t actually sure which way it’s going to go, and whether or not Amy will say she wants to marry Sheldon.

more:  http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-07-12/mayim-bialik-says-she-could-see-amy-saying-no-or-yes-to-sheldons-proposal-on-the-big-bang-theory

 

[Die Zimtzicke]

6 minutes ago, mirs1 said:

I wonder if the writers will go for a sort of 3 Men and a Baby situation or they will have different pairings for Howard, and maybe also plots for him that don't involve Halley.

If they are stuck on the idea that the baby should not appear, then I think it's more likely they go for some kind of storyline with the guys together, maybe a project at work to replace the one they lost. I think this will cut down on relationship driven stories at the start since Howard and Bernie won't be around to react to them and they seem to be good at that, so work stories make more sense to me. But I'm not sure. Raj needs something to do desperately, so maybe the guys will do some activities with him?

4 minutes ago, luminous said:

Now, actress Mayim has told RadioTimes.com that she isn’t actually sure which way it’s going to go, and whether or not Amy will say she wants to marry Sheldon.

If she does not want to marry him, that goes against everything they have set up so far. She's always said she could see herself marrying him.

[mirs1]

8 minutes ago, luminous said:

From radiotimes.com:

Mayim Bialik says she could see Amy “saying no or yes” to Sheldon’s proposal on The Big Bang Theory

 

She's being saying that since the beginning of the hiatus, with major face palms from Shamy shippers around the world, LOL! Anyway, I guess that, at this point, the writers do know which her answer will be, since from Alex Aylers's IG stories it looked like a few days ago they were writing E. 11.3! 

[veejay]

26 minutes ago, mirs1 said:

Yes, it will be very interesting to see what kind of dynamics the writers have in mind. I guess that, especially if they decide to not write the baby into the show, Melissa will have a very light first half of the season, and she might be even absent in some episodes (or, as you suggested earlier today, she might have a few pre-taped, and henceforth generic, scenes). Last season there was a very strong division between PALS and Howardette+Raj+Stuart+Halley. With Bernie being less present, I wonder if the writers will go for a sort of 3 Men and a Baby situation or they will have different pairings for Howard, and maybe also plots for him that don't involve Halley.

How about giving Lenny a little more attention and bringing her rather scary and dull stories to a plausible ending?

Edited July 12, 2017 by veejay
That question wasn't directed on you, @mirs1

[spidergirl]

 This chance for guys doing more things together would be awesome imo but I am very curious about how would be that dinamic as many things changed since then. It is not the same like the four were single. I can see Raj and Howard doing more things together as a way to Raj might find its way as Howard advice him somehow ( with that special comedy tone these two have  as they interact together,lol) and because they are bestfriends and writers might come up with a trip to Bernie and Howard might have more time alone with Halley. Tbh and not wishing be a buzzkiler , I dont see many changes happening with exception that Howardette storyplots plan has to change a bit unless writers already have it planned because of Melissa potencial absence in some scenes/episodes for the first half of s11.

[Carm6773]

17 minutes ago, luminous said:

From radiotimes.com:

Mayim Bialik says she could see Amy “saying no or yes” to Sheldon’s proposal on The Big Bang Theory

 

Here's what I think will take place over the course of at least 2 episodes: she's going to freak out (a la Prom Equivalency); Sheldon will tell her about the Ramona kiss (so we avoid the Leonard/Penny drama at the beginning of Season 9); Amy will take some time to think about the situation (what's life without a little suspense?), but she will say yes! 

[mirs1]

4 minutes ago, veejay said:

How about giving Lenny a little more attention and bringing her rather scary and dull stories to a plausible ending?

I was speaking about Howard, because the original poster mentioned Howard. But sure, more Lenny screen time and above all more focus on those issues the writers have risen without solving them, as Penny's job, would be welcome.

[Jonny]

47 minutes ago, luminous said:

From radiotimes.com:

Mayim Bialik says she could see Amy “saying no or yes” to Sheldon’s proposal on The Big Bang Theory

 

With the established story it's easier, plausible and more realistic to have a yes than a no outcome. If Sheldon had bedded Ramona then obviously that's different and a no would be the easier, plausible and more realistic outcome. It's all about the story that's been set up that can determine how successfully you can pull off your next move and sell the narrative to the audience.

She's also just being honest because it's a cliffhanger with two possible outcomes and she won't have a clue what they are going to choose until she sees her script.

And also CBS will be loving her comments, they will be praising her for her on the fence, could go either way stance. They want viewers unsure of the outcome so they tune in, that's the point of a cliffhanger.

Edited July 12, 2017 by Jonny

[veejay]

9 minutes ago, Jonny said:

With the established story it's easier, plausible and more realistic to have a yes than a no outcome. If Sheldon had bedded Ramona then obviously that's different and a no would be the easier, plausible and more realistic outcome. It's all about the story that's been set up that can determine how successfully you can pull off your next move and sell the narrative to the audience........

...a kiss is just a kiss...well, you know...

[bfm]

1 hour ago, luminous said:

From radiotimes.com:

Mayim Bialik says she could see Amy “saying no or yes” to Sheldon’s proposal on The Big Bang Theory

 

I think they just answer this way to attract viewers. I really can't see her saying no. Maybe, maybe an "I need time to think about it" before the yes. First, she was waiting for it for a long time, their relationship has advenced and gotten better (not saying it's perfect but better definitely than it was) and I don't see a reason for her to refuse (tired of waiting? Nah...if she were then why didn't she break up with him?). But more importantly, I don't think they will be able to "fix" it if she says no. Sheldon would probably be offeneded and I don't think there is a point to another break up and getting back together, that will be unconvincing. They also made such a big deal out of the proposal that it is hard for me to see it getting a no.

Edited July 12, 2017 by bfm
Added the last sentence

[Jonny]

8 minutes ago, bfm said:

I think they just answer this way to attract viewers. I really can't see her saying no. Maybe, maybe an "I need time to think about it" before the yes. First, she was waiting for it for a long time, their relationship has advenced and gotten better (not saying it's perfect but better definitely than it was) and I don't see a reason for her to refuse (tired of waiting? Nah...if she were then why didn't she break up with him?). But more importantly, I don't think they will be able to "fix" it if she says no. Sheldon would probably be offeneded and I don't think there is a point to another break up and getting back togerher, that will be unconvincing. 

If I am Sheldon I would be distraught, devastated and probably not too happy, Put it this way if there is a no then there will be aftershocks, an underlying tension there. It won't be a no and then carry on as we are and it's all forgotten IMO.

I think they will be alright in the end even in the event of a no, but there would be drama for sure for a while.

Edited July 12, 2017 by Jonny

[Chrismo]

17 minutes ago, Jonny said:

With the established story it's easier, plausible and more realistic to have a yes than a no outcome. If Sheldon had bedded Ramona then obviously that's different and a no would be the easier, plausible and more realistic outcome. It's all about the story that's been set up that can determine how successfully you can pull off your next move and sell the narrative to the audience.

She's also just being honest because it's a cliffhanger with two possible outcomes and she won't have a clue what they are going to choose until she sees her script.

And also CBS will be loving her comments, they will be praising her for her on the fence, could go either way stance. They want viewers unsure of the outcome so they tune in, that's the point of a cliffhanger.

Obviously CBS thinks the average fan is stupid if they believe it was a cliffhanger. At this point if Ramona slept with Sheldon Amy wouldn't of cared. She had Sheldon first. That's the only thing that mattered. It goes against canon for her to be upset over what happened with Sheldon and Ramona