Quantum Leap reboot lands on Netflix after 2-Season run

The Quantum Leap reboot series is back, and this time on a new streaming platform. Fans of this adventurous time-travel science fiction TV show were disheartened to find that the show got canceled.

That, too, only after two seasons. However, good news is on the way. According to a report in CBR, Quantum Leap is hitting Netflix on August 14, this year. So, fans don't have to wait much longer to get back to their favorite series again.

There were talks that there might be a shift to Peacock, the streaming service of NBCUniversal. However, it did not culminate in the end.

The cliffhangers left unanswered at the end of Quantum Leap created enough disappointment amongst the viewers when the news about the cancellation came.

Netflix acquires rights to Quantum Leap

After 1989, the depiction of the storyline in the new version of Quantum Leap gained a huge fandom. The manner in which the plot merged science fiction with adventurous journeys kept the viewers hooked.

The first season received positive responses. However, the second season got lower ratings. This became a significant reason for NBC to cancel the show. Though the ratings were not as high as they were expected, the fandom kept on growing. Hence, the news of the cancellation hit hard.

Quantum Leap brings us the story of Dr. Ben Song, who leaps back in time and gets stuck. He is guided by Addison Augustine, who appears to him as a hologram. A dedicated team works tirelessly to find methods to bring him back to the present time. Dr. Ben also suffers from amnesia due to his time travel.

Raymond Lee, who plays in Ben Song, in an interview with Collider, said,

“I feel an immense responsibility to not only do the original show justice but to also create an atmosphere at work that is conducive to the best work."

It is undeniable that the original Quantum Leap was truly intriguing. Hence, the pressure to make a show to do justice to the original one casts a heavy shadow on both the creators and the actors. Lee also added,

“It's not anything I've done before, so I have nothing to reference."

He might not have a reference from his previous works, but he did a commendable job in bringing his character to life. He also says,

“I like to tease and say that I am the perpetual guest star in their episodes.”

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Many TV shows do go through similar situations, leaving viewers with many cliffhangers and unanswered questions. Hence, the show’s migration to Netflix is like a beacon of hope for the viewers.

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