It’s hard to believe that Quantum Leap 1×17 “Friendly Skies” is the penultimate episode of the season. As I struggle to come to terms with that fact, Ben (Raymond Lee) has struggles of his own. Following Martinez’s (Walter Perez) betrayal…
‘Quantum Leap’ 1×16 Review: “Ben, Interrupted”
When I tell you this show is making me stressed. I went into Quantum Leap 1×16 “Ben, Interrupted” expecting…well, maybe not lighthearted fun, given the episode description. But I didn’t expect to be so tense. It’s only been a couple…
‘Quantum Leap’ 1×15 Review: “Ben Song For The Defense”
Quantum Leap 1×15 “Ben Song for the Defense” is one of those episodes that you might be tempted to view as “filler.” But I’m skeptical that they’d waste any time, as close as they are to the season finale. Which…
‘Quantum Leap’ 1×14 Review: “S.O.S.”
As much as I’ve loved the entire series to-date, Quantum Leap 1×14 “S.O.S.” is the kind of episode that resets the bar for how good the show can be. Adding a dash of War Games to the series formula, it…
‘Quantum Leap’ 1×13 Review: “Family Style”
Quantum Leap 1×13 “Family Style” deals with two (often conflicting) issues: how we perceive – and are perceived by – family, and how we perceive ourselves. To that extent, it was both cathartic and a little frustrating. But, then, isn’t…
Why We’re Excited Brandon Routh Is Joining Quantum Leap
Have I mentioned how much I love Quantum Leap? Because I really, really do. Almost as much as I love Brandon Routh. So imagine my excitement to hear that Routh will be joining one of my favorite shows on television…
‘Quantum Leap’ 1×12 Review: “Let Them Play”
Quantum Leap 1×12 “Let Them Play” is one of those episodes that make it clear that the series puts its philosophy above being just a feel-good show each week. But when you consider that its philosophy is “walk a mile…
‘Quantum Leap’ 1×11 Review: “Leap, Die, Repeat”
Some episodes of television just make you want to scream in a combination of excitement, appreciation, and mystery-induced frustration. Quantum Leap 1×11 “Leap, Die, Repeat” was exactly that kind of episode. In fact, if you’ll excuse me for a moment……
‘Quantum Leap’ 1×10 Review: “Paging Dr. Song”
Quantum Leap was my favorite new show of 2022. My favorite Christmas gift was a really good bottle of mulled wine. I brought the two together when watching Quantum Leap 1×10 “Paging Dr. Song” because – as the episode reminds…
‘Quantum Leap’ 1×09 Review: “Fellow Travelers”
Everyone has those shows that they just look forward to every week because they make them happy. Quantum Leap 1×09 “Fellow Travelers” reminded me why this show is mine. It didn’t hurt that it called forth a common trope of…