Stuart Under Fire: Why Big Bang Theory Fans Can't Stand This Character

The Big Bang Theory featured an impressive array of characters that were both appealing and annoying to the series' huge fandom. The first season's main cast, which consisted of Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, Howard, and Raj, was later joined by Amy and Bernadette, serving as the love interests of Sheldon and Howard, as well as Stuart Bloom.

First appearing in season two, Stuart became a divisive character right away. Even four years after the show's finale, The Big Bang Theory's massive fanbase still can't agree on their feelings about this character. When he was first introduced, Stuart was a comic book store owner who seemed to look down on his customers, including the show's protagonists.

His interactions with the Pasadena gang were quite amusing, and many viewers loved the episodes where Stuart went on dates with Penny, and this eventually helped Penny and Leonard make progress in their relationship.

But as the character continued to develop, Stuart has become insecure, pathetic, and annoying. His arc got quite depressing and difficult to watch. When his comic shop burned down, he lost his income and was on the verge of homelessness.

That's when he moved in with Howard's mother to take care of her after she was injured, bonded with her, and became a regular on the show — to the annoyance of many viewers.

Fans didn't like the fact that Stuart was constantly complaining about his life and guilt-tripping the Pasadena gang into a weird friendship with him.

Most of all, people resented the way he fed off Howard and Bernadette when he moved in with them after Mrs. Wolowitz's death. Many viewers note that they wished Stuart would take control of his own life, get a job, and find a girlfriend to spend time with. Fortunately, by the show's finale, Stuart had reopened his store, which became quite popular, and found the love of his life, Denise.

Many fans admit they didn't hate the character but found it hard to watch scenes with him.

Stuart made viewers sad because his lines and his life were so depressing, and that's not the feeling you expect to get when watching a sitcom. It seems like the writers wanted to make a joke out of Stuart's depression and broken life — but as the audience rightly points out, this wasn't a winning decision.