Young Sheldon S02e18 Aac File

The title gives it away. Sheldon compares his family’s emotional crisis to a whale. In his mind, a whale doesn't know it is a whale because it has no mirror. Similarly, a family in crisis rarely sees the disaster unfolding because they are inside the disaster.

It is a surprisingly poignant moment for a 10-year-old. Watching Sheldon try to solve his parents’ marriage like a math equation is heartbreaking, hilarious, and insightful all at once. young sheldon s02e18 aac

Currently available on Max and Netflix (depending on your region). What did you think of the whale metaphor? Did you cry during the final scene? Let me know in the comments! The title gives it away