Quantum Leap
One leap can change everything.
Created by Donald P. Bellisario
On NBC
A sci-fi mystery that balances procedural helping-people episodes with an ongoing puzzle about a missing scientist, grounded in quantum physics concepts and legacy.
It's been nearly 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished. Now, a new team, led by physicist Ben Song, has been assembled to restart the project in hope of understanding the mysteries behind the machine and the man who created it. Everything changes, however, when Ben makes an unauthorized leap into the past, leaving the team behind to solve the mystery of why he did it.
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Questions people ask
Is Quantum Leap one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 89% of series.
Does Quantum Leap leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Quantum Leap violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Is Quantum Leap scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is Quantum Leap easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Quantum Leap sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Everything like Quantum Leap, and what each one shares →
Like Quantum Leap
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Quantum Leap
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Quantum Leap, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Quantum Leap, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Quantum Leap, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
