The original is a classic with a great premise; this has a good premise and a likeable lead but not much else. The acting across the board and the script leave a lot to be desired. I wasn't sold on the 'wife' as Al's replacement but she improves over time and could perhaps be a strength going forward. The greatest issues lie at Quantum Leap HQ in the present. As much as I like Ernie Hudson, he can't save the mess which takes place week after week and it is only made worse as this aspect of the show monopolises so much of each episode's runtime. The acting and attitude here is poor and may in large part be down to the script but it falls into the American TV show trap where adults speak, act and behave like children. (This also on occasion filters across into Ben's timeline as well - all text, no subtext.) Injecting humour into a TV show doesn't require the lazy nonsense at play here and for now, what could be the best part of the show (snippets of goings-on in the present) is by far, the worst part of it. Perhaps, they could take a big swing, let Ben change the past to significantly alter the present. I hope it improves and is given time to improve, but if it doesn't, it deserves cancellation.

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