The Big Bang Theory: 10 Problems It Faces Moving Forward

2. The Oversaturation Potential

The more devoted fans will probably crucify us for saying this but: there is such a thing as too much Big Bang Theory. And we say that as a website based in the UK, where at least six episodes are broadcast every day.

After ten years, it’s all too easy for a show to go from “Must see TV” to “That thing’s still on?”. Especially since US sitcoms have such high episode counts and Season 11 is set to air in a one hour timeslot with young Sheldon. Although young Sheldon is about as different as you can get from The Big Bang Theory, it’s the same character with broadly the same mannerisms. Can the world deal with an hour of Sheldon Cooper every week? Well if you’re a fan, it’s probably a dream come true.

But the big fans are only one part of the audience. What the show really relies on is the casual audience since they’re the largest part of its demographic and what brings in the real advertising revenue. And ten years may end up being the point where a lot of the general public have had their fill and are happy to move on. Time and viewing figures will tell.