Warning: Full spoilers for the episode below.
The Big Bang Theory delivered another Valentine's Day-themed episode this week. But with most of the main group now happily settled down, that leaves only Raj as the source for major relationship drama. That's a good thing. The show is practically crying out for an ongoing, Raj-centric storyline that really gets at the heart of his romantic woes and emotional problems. Instead, we got "The Valentino Submergence."
It was clear pretty much right away that this episode wasn't going to give Raj the focus he deserved, to say nothing of the perpetually ignored Emily. One of the most baffling mysteries of this show is why actress Laura Spencer was elevated to series regular status this season when she's probably had less screen time than Wil Wheaton. I suppose it's fitting that Emily was written out of the picture in such brief, unceremonious fashion. Raj's breakup with Emily and failed attempt to date Claire should have been the main focus of the episode. Instead, it breezed through that material in a matter of seconds and chose to focus on the far more boring aftermath.
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The Big Bang Theory delivered another Valentine's Day-themed episode this week. But with most of the main group now happily settled down, that leaves only Raj as the source for major relationship drama. That's a good thing. The show is practically crying out for an ongoing, Raj-centric storyline that really gets at the heart of his romantic woes and emotional problems. Instead, we got "The Valentino Submergence."
It was clear pretty much right away that this episode wasn't going to give Raj the focus he deserved, to say nothing of the perpetually ignored Emily. One of the most baffling mysteries of this show is why actress Laura Spencer was elevated to series regular status this season when she's probably had less screen time than Wil Wheaton. I suppose it's fitting that Emily was written out of the picture in such brief, unceremonious fashion. Raj's breakup with Emily and failed attempt to date Claire should have been the main focus of the episode. Instead, it breezed through that material in a matter of seconds and chose to focus on the far more boring aftermath.
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