Ok I love the original Quantum Leap and I have been trying to give the reboot a chance... I've watched every episode and there are times I see hope but the last 3 weeks I am really rethinking this.
So after AGT AND Cody's big win I decided to watch this episose like.
Warning this episode has the production feel of a 1980's/1990's Saved By The Bell Episode.
The lighting is cheesy and the writing is amature and at times the acting is horrible. I mean who pulls up in a car, starts throwing things at this girl (trans character) as a bullying tactic.. waiting for a reaction as the boys laugh and it was just pathetic to be honest and if you really wanted to make a statement about this topic put some serious thought into it and maybe then as the audience we can start to educate ourselves and be kinder and understand more on this topic.
But no, they didn't do this, instead it is so tough to watch, so uncomfortable. The actess isn't so bad to be honest and very pretty and convincing at points to some real experiences, but when they get into the idea of calling out, educating and healing its falls apart again.
Even she seems to loose track of the character she's playing and the whole thing doesn't feel empathetic, it looses that and she even becomes, along with others too preachy, almost bully like. Shouldn't we have a discussion instead of becoming the bully ourselves??
