“Outlander” and “La Brea” — but NBC’s reboot of “Quantum Leap” doesn’t quite capture the spirit of its predecessor.That series aired for five seasons (1989-93) on NBC with stars Scott Bakula as time-jumping Dr.
Sam Beckett and Dean Stockwell as Al, the cigar-chomping wiseguy hologram tasked with guiding Sam through his tricky missions after assuming someone else’s identity — and saving the day — as he bounced back and forth in time.This new version of “Quantum Leap” references the original show — both Bakula and Stockwell are seen, though not as in-the-flesh characters, and the series opener is dedicated to Stockwell, who died last November.
So it’s not for a lack of trying. But, in a way, the references to Sam and Al only underscore the difficulties in reviving a once-popular series.
The expectations are high and rarely meet or exceed expectations — and, when all is said and done, “Quantum Leap” will need to make great strides in order to succeed as a weekly viewing destination.The setup here is similar to the original, with a few added wrinkles and a diverse cast.
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