The Big Bang Theory premiered nearly two decades ago and became a network TV phenomenon.
While the sitcom ended in 2019, its universe has only grown with several spin-offs. Its newest expansion, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, may be the franchise’s strangest swing yet.
On April 27, HBO Max unveiled a first look at the spin-off, set to debut later this year, alongside plot details that left netizens baffled by a premise far removed from the original show’s relatively grounded tone.