Quantum Leap (2022)
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Quantum Leap (2022)
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Quantum Leap, a reboot of the original 1989 series, offers lots of time travel adventures, many of which contain violence (car crashes, punching, shootings, threats, etc.) but without much blood. There's some occasional strong words ("hell," "damn"), and drinking is visible. At least one episode features a drug reference that will go over kids' heads. There's some innuendo, too, but it's more romantic than sexual. Apple products are prominently visible, but brands, logos, venues, and music from different points in history are mostly offered to establish a historical context.
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What's the Story?
QUANTUM LEAP (2022) tells the story of a physicist who travels through time jumping into people's lives and changing their future. Almost 30 years ago theoretical physicist Dr. Sam Beckett (played by Scott Bakula), the head of a top secret U.S. government time travel project, disappeared into the Quantum Leap accelerator. Unable to find a way to bring him back, the project was shut down. Now the U.S. government has tasked physicist Ben Song (Raymond Lee) with restarting the time travel project in hopes of learning more about time travel, the machine, and Beckett's demise. But when Song breaks protocol and makes an unauthorized jump into the accelerator with the help of an unknown assistant, Herbert "Magic" Williams (Ernie Hudson) and his colleagues look for a way to bring him back before the government shuts them down. As Song leaps through time without any memory of who he is, he's assisted by Cassie, a holographic image of his real-time partner, and an A.I. unit named Ziggy, which constantly provides background information and calculates the potential impact of his actions during that time period. As the team does what it can to bring Song home, they also need to find out who he's working with, and why.
Is It Any Good?
The entertaining reboot of the popular 1989 series offers the expected time travel adventures with some added mystery. Fans of the original will appreciate the connections it makes to the original narrative, technology, and some of its cast members. Meanwhile, it offers enough backstory to help those unfamiliar with the original appreciate the quirky, sometimes chaotic situations Dr. Song finds himself in. But unlike its parent series, the 2022 version of Quantum Leap divides its focus between Song's adventures and those of the team of scientists and military agencies associated with the overall project, giving it a contemporary feel despite its mild 1990s vibe.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the challenges that come with rebooting a classic TV series for a contemporary audience. What are the risks that come with these types of projects? How can older series be updated without completely letting go from the series' original narrative?
What are the connections being made between this installment of Quantum Leap and the original series? Are all of them obvious? How many can you find in each episode?
TV Details
- Premiere date: September 19, 2022
- Cast: Raymond Lee, Caitlin Bassett, Ernie Hudson, Mason Alexander Park, Nanrisa Lee
- Network: NBC
- Genre: Science Fiction
- Topics: Adventures, Friendship
- Character Strengths: Communication, Perseverance, Teamwork
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: January 18, 2023
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