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Intriguing Behind the Scenes Discovery@samostically354d

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Hello there and welcome to another review from my blog, but this time I will be talking about some exciting behind-the-scenes discoveries I came across in some of my favourite TV shows.
# The Big Bang Theory With the number of times I have written about this sitcom and my frequent reference to the show, it should come as no surprise that I will start with this show.

Last week, I was engaged in a movie conversation with a friend about how big this sitcom got and how the stars of the show, Sheldon, Leonard, and even Penny, made a pretty substantial amount that should put a smile on your face when you go to the bank.

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[The Crew](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898266/mediaviewer/rm1429812480/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk)}
Then my friend spoke about how the apartments they used for the sitcom would be very expensive since these are apartments used in a renowned TV show. This is where the discovery began.

I told her it would be shocking to know they did not use any apartments. Probably just a studio set where they built in and designed these apartments for the show. We pondered a little on the conversation until we finally watched a behind-the-scenes video on YouTube.

Here is the video if you are interested in watching it:

I played the video just to show her that the apartments were built in sets, but here is where I came to another discovery. The staircase in those staircase scenes is not real. It is simply just a built-in staircase of one, and with the use of good cinematography, they made it look like the cast where going round and round, while they were going nowhere. You can watch the video above to see for yourself. _{![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/samostically/EpxqMHpjtBPBkUrZmP6mJYh3giAjvtQBmc7b4HvUTUBri9AWWXyfo8v2yvJ23GFRQYd.png)
[Sheldon and Amy](https://www.imdb.com/news/ni64910783/)}

Suits

Next up is the legal drama, Suits. After I discovered the staircase scenes in The Big Bang Theory, I became more intrigued about what other series could be using good cinematography to play tricks on what our eyes can see on the screen.

I remember the first time I watched this series during my final years in secondary school. I was amazed by the aesthetics that came with the building, especially. How tall it was and the concept of working in a skyscraper building fascinated me.

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[Harvey & Donna](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1632701/mediaviewer/rm352273664/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk)}
Now, fast forward a couple of years down the line, after the series has been completed, and I discovered a shocking review from watching the set tour video on YouTube

Here is the video if you are a Suits fan, and you would like to see the intriguing discovery I came across:

The shocking behind-the-scenes discovery I uncovered from watching the above video was that those skyscraper buildings that make up a beautiful view from the window are not real.

As Donna pointed out in the video, it is simply a gigantic painting of New York City perfectly placed behind the set at the studio. Wow, that is some visual presentation I didn't see coming. Although I wasn't shocked to discover they didn't use skyscraper buildings but uncovering this about the window view blew my mind.

This goes to show how a lot of work is put into good cinematography to build an aesthetic view for the eye.

# The Blacklist The last TV show I am going to end this post with is The Blacklist. While watching some videos on YouTube to uncover some intriguing behind the scene secret about the show, I uncover more about the actress Megan Boone, who played Elizabeth Keen in the Blacklist. _{![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/samostically/23wqiMS1fNUXWZ1A7qSMW5PLtct4CkadhkYmZpPZ5VRta7ehgbdUUUgQHRhCGN42UChQK.png)
[Elizabeth Keen](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2741602/mediaviewer/rm2447651073/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk)}
Did you know she did her stunts for the first two seasons?

Yeah, that is true. Megan Boone went through a couple of training for her role in the blacklist which included physical fitness and martial art. So those actions you see in the first two seasons were done by her.

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[She saves the day](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2741602/mediaviewer/rm2005036032/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk)}
But she took a step back from stunts in season three when she got pregnant in the show. And that is not all, her pregnacy in season 3 of the blacklist was actual real. She was pregnant in real life, so the writers of the show decided to write it into her script as well. This led to her using a stunt double afterwards.

Discovering these behind-the-scenes secrets from these shows makes the shows more intriguing, as it shows a lot of work was put into it by a lot of people.

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›Watching the Big Bang Theory from a different Character POV@samostically385d
Recently, I took a new approach to movies and TV series. I began a contest of watching movies or TV series I have watched in the past, to see what I might have missed, or something new I could gain. You know it is well known that if you want to learn something new, try reading a book again, so I decided to apply this knowledge to movies and TV Series.
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The Big Bang was the first series on my mind to try this new approach on. Back in 2022, I watched the renowned sitcom for the first time while I was still new to the entire franchise and concept of the Big Bang. Then I was intrigued by how a sitcom with multiple episodes and seasons, and even a huge fan base of people who cried at the ending of the series, could be such a big hit. With this, I knew I had to watch to see for myself, and do not doubt me when I say it is a true work of comedy. So many inside jokes, dramatic ironies, and oblivious ques that will make you wonder if Sheldon is truly a robot.
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Since I had watched it in the past, I told myself I had to do something different this time. I have to watch it from a different character's point of view, meaning most of my attention will be focused on one specific character, what they say, how they act and behave in certain situations, and most importantly, the jokes they crack. Since my first time watching was focused on Sheldon Cooper, this time I chose Howard Wolowitz.
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Oh boy! This guy is funny and I still ask myself how I missed out on his ques when watching the previous times. From the way he is stylishly dressed, which depicts a child in an adult body with his outrageous belt buckles, down to the teasing jokes he's always throwing at his Indian friend Raj. All these masterpieces are from the acting of Simon Helberg. It was even more shocking when I watched his interview, and he is a different person from his character, Howard. To date, I am still finding it difficult to separate one from the other.

I can remember an episode from season 11, where Raj decides to give his friendship with Howard a break because of the constant ridicule from Howard. What is funny in that scene is that instead of Howard to take the conversation seriously, he decides to turn it into a lover's breakup where he is begging Raj if he can see other needy Indian men.
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Watching this sitcom from a different viewpoint makes it a lot funnier and kind of new to me again. You could try it out on your favourite series or sitcom, and if it happens to be The Big Bang, I suggest you focus on Howard; you will get more sarcastic jokes from that guy.

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›My Life Lessons from The Big Bang Theory@samostically1301d
The Big Bang Theory

For a couple of weeks, it has been quite hard for me to create content for my blog due to the fact I was battling malaria. It was quite challenging for me cause I felt a bit down, not in a productive zone at all and I felt like it was a result of the power of those drugs I had to take. While all I preoccupied myself with was watching movies, eating, and taking my medications even when I didn't want to. During this rehabilitative period of doing my best just to get back on my feet again, I finally remembered a sitcom a friend recommended I should try out, which happens to be THE BIG BANG THEORY

Sheldon and Amy

My first encounter with this sitcom was through the story of the popular British actress, Maisie Williams who played the role of Arya Stark in the HBO hit series, Game of Thrones. She gave her story on how she always wanted to be a part of The Big Bang Theory cast but she just wasn't picked from the audition. This made her devastated but unknown to her, she would be a star playing Arya Stark on Game of Thrones. To date, I still admire how she spoke about the silver lining in her story, and how hope is never lost as long as you keep trying and putting in your best, all these and even more she said at her TEDx talk.

So, it was only human for me to be curious about what this sitcom THE BIG BANG THEORY was all about and why people love it so much, as Maisie talked about it, my friend recommended it, and I see it often on my Instagram reels and the sitcom has a large number of followers.

The Friendship Gang

The Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom that is based on the lives of four American nerds who happen to be intelligent scientists as well. This made it even more intriguing for me cause I have this keen interest in understanding what actually goes on in the lives of scientists, how they associate, see the world, and above all live their normal lives. If I should break it to you, there is this stereotypical belief circulating out there that the lives of bookworms, popularly known as NERDS are quite boring or lack any fun. Honestly, I doubt is entirely true.

A Hug from Mama

Yes, it's true that their ways may be a little bit different from the conventional way of doing things but if you get the opportunity to gain closure with them even if it's only for a while, you will come to discover that there is more underneath the nerdy looks and vibes. You even get to see how they do things, think, and even crack jokes amongst themselves. This and more is what the sitcom gave me while watching. I got to understand their insightful jokes, funny expectations, the distinctive difficulty they each encounter when trying to talk to the opposite sex, and above all the bond they share as friends.

While watching, there are a couple of valid life lessons I could grab from the sitcom.

True Friendship can make life a lot better to live.

Sheldon at it again

Since the sitcom is based on these scientists, it was quite obvious how the producers of the sitcom were mainly focused on showcasing the strong friendship bond these four scientists shared, how each of them was there when one needed the rest of the crew, having each other's back when faced by a bully or some strong adversities. This alone gave me the meaning of true friendship, those people who were there for one another no matter the outcome, challenge one another to be a better version of themself, and above all gives out a helping hand whenever anyone of them needs it. I must say Chuck Lorre and **Bill Prady **did exceptionally well with the creation and portrayal of Sheldon, Leonard, Howard, and Raj, who are all scientists in their respective fields.

It was absolutely quite interesting to watch how each of these guys was there for their friend Howard when he lost his mom and finding really hard to move more. They each showed their support and even Sheldon, who happens to be the weirdest of them all, was still there to show his support. If this isn't true friendship, then I can only wonder what is.

No matter what, no one wants to be left alone.

Scolding from mama

A unique scene that continues to remain fresh in my memory is how Leonard and his newly wedded-wife Penny, were trying to devise a means to move in together, and no longer be neighbors but being mindful at the same time of not hurting Sheldon's feelings. They even devised a means of taking him out shopping so when he comes back from the outing, they could lessen the blow on him. But as expected, it backfired and Sheldon was hurt, instead of showing it, he tried to cover up his feelings by flaring up, then bringing out the roommate contract for Leonard to sign and trying to establish that he is fine if his closest friend moves out and leaves him.

It was only a matter of time watching Sheldon suffer through his actions, did Penny and Leonard devise a new way of living, where everybody is together and nobody is left out. This new turnout of events made Sheldon very excited and one could see from his display, he was no longer lonely. This act alone proves that no matter how strong anyone may claim they are, nobody wants to be left alone in the end.

There is nothing like being with people that make you feel more comfortable for who you are.

The Roundtable Talk

If you get to watch the sitcom, which I highly recommend you should, there is one thing you would notice amongst the friends, Leonard, Raj, Sheldon, and Howard, and the female counterparts of the friendship gang, Penny, Bernadette, and Amy. And that is, they made it an obligation to never intimidate members of the friendship gang, just because of how they look, spoke, or even dressed, instead, they adopt the logical understanding that everybody is uniquely different which makes them special in their own way.
This lesson is one predominant lesson you get to learn from the sitcom while laughing your ass out. Mind you, it's not the only lesson, but it will be good to note that respecting and accepting people for their unique differences is one that is quite admirable, and it wouldn't be too much of a lesson when you get to watch the sitcom.

Go watch THE BIG BANG THEORY guys, and have a great laugh, for I am certain you will have a good time. Thanks to the friend that recommended it, for it was a good companion while I was down.

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True Friendship can make life a lot better to live.

No matter what, no one wants to be left alone.

There is nothing like being with people that make you feel more comfortable for who you are.