TBBT Fans Believe the Writers Missed Out on Developing This Relationship Arc
It's impossible to imagine how different the show would have been if that storyline hadn't been dropped.
Summary
- The Big Bang Theory had many notable supporting characters.
- Priya Koothrappali was one of the show's most memorable side characters.
- Viewers are still upset about how the writers chose to handle her exit.
- Priya diversified the sitcom in many ways.
From Christine Baranski's Dr. Beverly Hofstadter to Laurie Metcalf's Mary Cooper, The Big Bang Theory's secondary character roster was impressive to say the least. Considering that the show enjoyed a whopping twelve seasons on the air, this is no big surprise. Unfortunately, these secondary characters were often overlooked by the writers, who were quick to dispose of them without giving them much development.
This is definitely the case with Raj's sister Priya, whose addition to TBBT and sudden disappearance has both excited and confused viewers. In addition, her underexplored romance with Leonard continues to haunt fans.
Improper Disposal
When Priya made her debut in Season 4 of The Big Bang Theory, she seemed like the next big thing for Leonard, whose romantic life was pretty depressing at the time, even though they had a troubled history. Of course, the romance between the two characters added a lot of excitement to the overall storyline. But the relationship's lousy conclusion ruined TBBT for many viewers.
'I like her and Leonard but they gave her a typical jealousy arc and then made her move back to India so it's not like the writers really gave them a chance,' one Reddit user wrote.
What continues to bother viewers is the out-of-the-blue nature of the breakup, which ended up looking far-fetched.
'They don't show any issues in their relationship that would make "I'm moving to the other side of the world next month sorry I forgot to mention it" make sense,' another Redditor observed. 'It was like the writers were told "Leonard needs another love interest for exactly six episodes so Penny realizes she is missing out on a good guy."'
Priya's Contribution to TBBT
Interestingly, most viewers appreciated how different Priya was on the show. She brought a completely different energy to the table, as her determined and defiant demeanor was a departure for the main characters.
'I am one of the few people who really likes the Priya episodes, the show quickly turns into "three couples and Raj" and stays that way. I like [it] when some outside people come into the group and cause some challenges! It's also interesting, IMO, to see Penny a bit more vulnerable and lose the "hottest girl in the room" status for a while,' the Redditor added.
Obviously, The Big Bang Theory would have been very different if Priya had stayed on the show. At the very least, her relationship with Leonard would have deserved a less sloppy ending. But that's just wishful thinking at this point...
Source: Reddit.