NetflixQuantum Leap (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series consistently addresses social injustices and historical inequities, advocating for empathy and equality, which aligns with progressive values. However, its solutions are primarily individualistic and reform-oriented, focusing on personal impact rather than systemic overhaul.
The series features a highly diverse main cast, including a Korean-American lead and a non-binary character in a prominent role, reflecting intentional casting choices. The narrative consistently explores themes of social justice and historical discrimination as the protagonist leaps into various individuals across different time periods, often addressing issues of prejudice and inequality.
Secondary
Quantum Leap (2022) offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. It features a non-binary main character whose identity is normalized and respected. An episode dedicated to a drag queen explores themes of chosen family and self-acceptance with empathy, affirming the dignity and worth of queer lives against external challenges.
The series consistently portrays Christianity and its adherents with respect and nuance. Episodes often highlight faith as a source of strength, community, and moral guidance, while the narrative condemns bigotry or challenges faced by religious characters.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2022 series introduces new characters who take on roles similar to those in the original show, but no established legacy characters from the prior installment are portrayed with a different gender.
The 2022 series introduces new main characters (Dr. Ben Song, Addison Augustine, Jenn Chu, Ian Wright) who are not direct recasts of the original show's protagonists. While some legacy characters or their relatives appear, their racial portrayals are consistent with prior canon or are new characters. No established character from the original series was recast with an actor of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
5.8
5.7
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