It's not the best this episode.
The idea of setting Leonard up with someone who really isn't the sort of person he'd be with is funny, but only at first, and the comedy doesn't really go anywhere. There's a pay off line at the end that works, but it's not good.
The 'Shamy' dynamic continues to work very well in contrast, and there's lots of good moments there. Jim Parsons seems to be enjoying it too, and bounces well off of Biallick well.
Overall, Penny isn't missed, but some clear and well thought out storytelling is. Again, this is another good, perfectly watchable episode that never rises to be anything more.
The idea of setting Leonard up with someone who really isn't the sort of person he'd be with is funny, but only at first, and the comedy doesn't really go anywhere. There's a pay off line at the end that works, but it's not good.
The 'Shamy' dynamic continues to work very well in contrast, and there's lots of good moments there. Jim Parsons seems to be enjoying it too, and bounces well off of Biallick well.
Overall, Penny isn't missed, but some clear and well thought out storytelling is. Again, this is another good, perfectly watchable episode that never rises to be anything more.