Iain Armitage is perfectly cast. He captures Jim Parsons' mannerisms and vocal inflections without descending into a parody. The narration by Parsons himself acts as a comforting guide, bridging the gap between the child we see and the man we know.
Then, the final punch — a voiceover from adult Sheldon (Jim Parsons): “I didn’t know it then, but that year would change everything. Not because of what I learned in class. But because of what I learned at home.” young sheldon s01e01 1080p hd
The episode introduces Sheldon Cooper, a 9-year-old boy with an IQ of 187, who lives with his family in Texas. Sheldon is a child prodigy who is skipping school and attending college classes at the local community college. Iain Armitage is perfectly cast