Quantum Leap II, Season One - SPOILERS!

[RJDiogenes]

It seems that after many years of talk, the Quantum Leap sequel series has finally come to fruition. It's a direct sequel, although Scott Bakula is not involved (as yet), but it appears that the show will follow the original's format and continuity, so kudos to them for that. Let's hope that the quality is as high as the original.

[Gary]

Is The QUANTUM LEAP Reboot D.O.A.? | SCOTT BAKULA Invited To Return?!

I watched the show last night. The commercial breaks confirmed the show will re-play the next day on Peacock, but I wonder if that will still be free or if someone has to have a basic account. Anyway, last night's show is an example of why I watch very little programming from any of the networks. The acting is forced and stiff with the biggest offender being Addision Augustine. What's missing is a lot of "Oh shit, think fast" as what happpened with Al and Sam in the original. They didn't discuss the Swiss Cheese effect of leaping, and why wasn't the Waiting Room mentioned? Did t hey forget that whomever Ben leaps into will in turn be in the future?

The jury is still out on this one for me. Also, there should have been a slower build-up of background characters, like Al's daughter. That's another reason why I abhor network TV shows -- plot elements don't evolve anymore. They're always ham-fisted into the storyline.

[scottydog]

I watched the show last night. The commercial breaks confirmed the show will re-play the next day on Peacock, but I wonder if that will still be free or if someone has to have a basic account.

I didn't see the show so I'll meander over to Peacock to see if I have an account there. I agree with you about the unwillingness of modern movies and TV shows to devote time to adequate character development.

[RJDiogenes]

Maybe it's a reboot, after all. No Swiss cheese memory? No waiting room?

[Gary]

Maybe it's a reboot, after all. No Swiss cheese memory? No waiting room?

Not a reboot. It is a sequel as there are plenty of callbacks and references to the original project.

Here is a better review/summation: ‘Quantum Leap’ Review: NBC’s Time-Travel Reboot Gets Sucked Into an Exposition Vortex

[RJDiogenes]

Very interesting. They show pictures of Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell, so bonus points for that. Presumably the project was shut down when Sam disappeared entirely, but I wonder what inspired them to restart it now. I have a feeling that Leapers are involved, perhaps Sam, perhaps the Evil Leaper, perhaps both, perhaps someone else.

Did they specifically say that he can only leap within his lifetime, like Sam? If so, they won't have quite the same rich history to plunder.

[Gary]

Very interesting. They show pictures of Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell, so bonus points for that. Presumably the project was shut down when Sam disappeared entirely, but I wonder what inspired them to restart it now. I have a feeling that Leapers are involved, perhaps Sam, perhaps the Evil Leaper, perhaps both, perhaps someone else.

Did they specifically say that he can only leap within his lifetime, like Sam? If so, they won't have quite the same rich history to plunder.

There are hints about what timeframe he is [supposed to be] able to leap in the closing previews for the Season. And well, you know...

[RJDiogenes]

Actually, I'm remembering that they started to fudge on that a bit in the last season, when they were trying to liven things up a bit. Sam was able to leap back to the Civil War because of some ancestral genetic thing. Or something along those lines.

[Gary]

Actually, I'm remembering that they started to fudge on that a bit in the last season, when they were trying to liven things up a bit. Sam was able to leap back to the Civil War because of some ancestral genetic thing. Or something along those lines.

Get a Roku and you can catch up via Peacock rebroadcasts the next day!

[RJDiogenes]

For free? Cool, there's one more reason to sign up for Roku.

[Gary]

For free? Cool, there's one more reason to sign up for Roku.

I'm telling you, there is so much good, free stuff that you'll regret having dragged your feet. Peacock is currently nagging me to sign up for the $1.99/mo deal for even more content.

[RJDiogenes]

Okay, I resolve to do it tomorrow. I should have time.

[RJDiogenes]

I kept my resolution for once, and signed up. So far it looks like only the Roku Channel itself is available on my laptop, which doesn't give me access to Peacock (or my friend's Drive-In Monsters Channel). Now I'm trying to figure out if one of their devices can be plugged directly into my laptop.

[Gary]

I kept my resolution for once, and signed up. So far it looks like only the Roku Channel itself is available on my laptop, which doesn't give me access to Peacock (or my friend's Drive-In Monsters Channel). Now I'm trying to figure out if one of their devices can be plugged directly into my laptop.

Yes, the device should be able to plug into your laptop. I bought a basic unit for $29 as I didn't like the idea of having a voice activated controller.

[RJDiogenes]

Okay, great. I saw the $29 device, so that's what I'll get.