Fans of The Big Bang Theory believe Leonard and Penny could have rivaled Ross and Rachel's romance if the writers hadn't messed up the later seasons.
How this became the worst episode of Big Bang Theory
Several couples and romantic stories have graced the screens, but only a few have managed to completely fall in love with the audience. In this regard, Ross and Rachel from the sitcom Friends have set the golden standard. But on the other hand, Penny and Leonard from The Big Bang Theory have their own ingredients for an outstanding romance.
While the show progressed with the duo creating the same magic as Ross and Rachel, later episodes completely turned their plot lines upside down, leading viewers to criticize the show's writers on Reddit.
Both sitcoms had many elements in common. From a star-studded ensemble to several romantic subplots. But in television's post-Ross and Rachel cinematic universe, it seemed like no on-screen couple could compete with what the duo had on Friends. But to the audience's surprise, The Big Bang Theory brought in the pairing of Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco as Leonard and Penny.
