7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Quantum Leap (1989)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
Theorizing that one could time travel within his own lifetime, Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished... He woke to find himself trapped in the past, facing mirror images that were not his own and driven by an unknown force to change history for the better. His only guide on this journey is Al, an observer from his own time, who appears in the form of a hologram that only Sam can see and hear. And so Dr. Beckett finds himself leaping from life to life, striving to put right what once went wrong and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Theorizing that one could time travel within his own lifetime, Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished... He woke to find himself trapped in the past, facing mirror images that were not his own and driven by an unknown force to change history for the better. His only guide on this journey is Al, an observer from his own time, who appears in the form of a hologram that only Sam can see and hear. And so Dr. Beckett finds himself leaping from life to life, striving to put right what once went wrong and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series consistently addresses historical injustices and prejudices (such as racism, sexism, and homophobia) through an empathetic lens, aligning its core narrative with progressive values of social justice and equality, making it left-leaning.
The 'Quantum Leap' series, particularly its modern iteration, demonstrates significant diversity through its casting, featuring a minority lead in a role that was traditionally white. The narrative consistently centers on themes of social justice and correcting historical injustices, explicitly engaging with and critiquing societal prejudices and systemic issues.
Secondary
Quantum Leap, particularly in episodes like 'Running for Honor,' offered a progressive and empathetic portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters for its era. It actively challenged prejudice and affirmed the dignity and worth of queer lives, framing discrimination as a societal problem to be overcome.
The 1989 series 'Quantum Leap' features a trans woman character in the episode 'Running for Honor.' Her portrayal is affirming, depicting her with dignity and agency. The narrative critiques external prejudice and offers empathetic support through the protagonist's actions, affirming the character's worth.
The show features a female character, Gloria Davis, who is a skilled bodyguard. In one instance, she successfully engages in close-quarters physical combat against multiple male attackers, demonstrating her martial prowess and defeating them.
The series frequently portrays Christian faith, its communities, and its adherents with respect and sympathy. The narrative often aligns with Christian virtues of compassion, forgiveness, and moral guidance, using church settings and devout characters to explore themes of redemption and social justice.
When Judaism is depicted, particularly in historical contexts involving prejudice, the narrative consistently frames bigotry as wrong. The film positions the audience to sympathize with Jewish characters, affirming their dignity and condemning antisemitism.
The show's premise involves the male protagonist, Sam Beckett, leaping into various individuals, including women. However, this is an in-plot device where Sam's canonical gender remains male, and he is temporarily inhabiting another body. This falls under the exclusion for performances involving gender disguise within the story that maintain the canonical gender.
The original series features Dr. Sam Beckett leaping into various individuals, whose races change per episode as part of the show's core premise. The main characters, Sam and Al, maintain their established races throughout the series. No pre-existing, canonically established characters from prior source material are portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
8.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
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