The new Quantum Leap series has been met with mixed reviews from critics and fans alike. As someone who watched the original series I was looking forward to seeing this.
Some have praised the show's new cast and its attempts to modernize the classic premise, while others have criticized its lack of originality and its failure to capture the magic of the original series.
One of the most noticeable differences between the new and old Quantum Leap is the absence of the iconic theme tune. The original theme tune was a catchy and upbeat piece of music that perfectly captured the tone of the show. The new show's theme tune, on the other hand, is more generic and forgettable. Why would you not update this fantastic series music which made it unique? Would it hurt to get Ben to say "Oh boy" for old time sake!!
Another major difference is the disappearance of the waiting booth. In the original series, the waiting booth was the device that Sam Becketts person he leaped into was held. The new show does not feature a waiting booth at all, and it is unclear how Ben Song (Raymond Lee) is able to leap into a person if this is no longer in the new show??
The acting in the new Quantum Leap series is also a mixed bag. Raymond Lee is a charismatic lead actor, but the supporting cast is generally average and wooden. The show's writing is also uneven, with some episodes being well-written and others being forgettable.
Overall, the new Quantum Leap series is a missed opportunity. The show has lost the charm and originality of the original series, and it fails to capture its magic. The lack of the theme tune and original material has been lost, while the show is not terrible, it is certainly not as good as the original.
If you are a fan of the original Quantum Leap series, I would recommend skipping the new one. It is simply not as good.
Some have praised the show's new cast and its attempts to modernize the classic premise, while others have criticized its lack of originality and its failure to capture the magic of the original series.
One of the most noticeable differences between the new and old Quantum Leap is the absence of the iconic theme tune. The original theme tune was a catchy and upbeat piece of music that perfectly captured the tone of the show. The new show's theme tune, on the other hand, is more generic and forgettable. Why would you not update this fantastic series music which made it unique? Would it hurt to get Ben to say "Oh boy" for old time sake!!
Another major difference is the disappearance of the waiting booth. In the original series, the waiting booth was the device that Sam Becketts person he leaped into was held. The new show does not feature a waiting booth at all, and it is unclear how Ben Song (Raymond Lee) is able to leap into a person if this is no longer in the new show??
The acting in the new Quantum Leap series is also a mixed bag. Raymond Lee is a charismatic lead actor, but the supporting cast is generally average and wooden. The show's writing is also uneven, with some episodes being well-written and others being forgettable.
Overall, the new Quantum Leap series is a missed opportunity. The show has lost the charm and originality of the original series, and it fails to capture its magic. The lack of the theme tune and original material has been lost, while the show is not terrible, it is certainly not as good as the original.
If you are a fan of the original Quantum Leap series, I would recommend skipping the new one. It is simply not as good.