The Big Leap was a show-within-a-show that took viewers on a journey of self-acceptance, body-positivity and empowerment at any age. Fox met with The Big Leap creative team to hear their season 2 pitch before making a final decision but I would assume that the numbers just didn’t justify a return. The problem was that The Big Leap was not the ratings juggernaut that Glee became and it ranked as Fox’s lowest-rated series this season.įox still liked the creative direction of the show and it did secure an 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which is rare these days for a network television series. The show had strong pre-launch buzz which drew parallels to Fox’s breakout hit Glee. The Big Leap was a hit with the Fox higher-ups who loved the stage performances, music, and aspirational themes of the show. The other is Our Kind of People, which “ Deadline” reports is looking more promising for a second season due to a strong showing on Fox’s streamer Tubi. The Big Leap is one of two freshman dramas on Fox that was on the bubble after limited runs that had soft linear ratings. The network did air all 11 episodes of the series order and decided to make a decision on its fate this spring. The ballet-drama comedy, which starred Scott Foley and Simone Recasner, ended its freshman run in December. Quantum Leap airs Mondays at 10/9 c on NBC.Despite strong critical reviews and a loyal fanbase, Fox has decided to not proceed with a second season of The Big Leap. It’s produced in association with I Have an Idea! Entertainment, Belisarius Productions, and Quinn’s House Productions. Quantum Leap comes from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. Martin Gero serves as executive producer along with Dean Georgaris, Don Bellisario, Deborah Pratt, Chris Grismer, Steven Lilien, and Bryan Wynbrandt. “As we continue to bring audiences to our must-watch dramas, it’s gratifying to know Quantum Leap will have a prominent place next season both on our NBC schedule and next day on Peacock,” Katz added. Lisa Katz, President, Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming released a statement about Quantum Leap‘s Season 2 renewal, sharing, “We’re leaping into a second season thanks to the incredible work by our cast, producers, writers, and everyone who has played a role in giving this iconic NBC series a new life.” Related Quantum Leap Season 1 Episode 6 Review: What a Disaster! QUANTUM LEAP - “What a Disaster” Episode 106 - Pictured: (l-r) Ernie Hudson as Magic, Nanrisa Lee as Jenn - (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC) In October, NBC ordered six additional episodes for its debut season, bringing Season 1 to a total of 19 episodes. The network credits Quantum Leap as “NBC’s best-ever drama launch on Peacock and is the #2 new broadcast show of the season in the 18-49 demo.” Per NBC, Quantum Leap Season 1 Episode 1, “July 13, 1985,” which debuted in September, “is currently up to a 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demo and 10.8 million viewers across linear, digital, and streaming platforms.” The team quickly learns that following Ben’s leaps and solving their mystery entails “a thrilling journey,” but bringing him home means “they must act fast or lose him forever.” QUANTUM LEAP - “Stand by Ben” Episode 108 - Pictured: (l-r) Caitlin Bassett as Addison, Mason Alexander Park as Ian - (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC) Related Preview - Quantum Leap Season 1 Episode 14: S.O.SĮrnie Hudson stars as Herbert “Magic” Williams, who is “at the helm of the highly confidential operation.” Ian Wright runs the AI unit called “Ziggy,” and Jenn Chou leads the project’s digital security. They are tasked with restarting “the project in the hope of understanding the mysteries behind the machine and the man who created it.”Įverything changes for Ben when he “makes an unauthorized leap into the past, leaving the team behind to solve the mystery of why he did it.”ĭuring his travels, Addison is “a decorated Army veteran who brings level-headed precision to her job” and “appears in the form of a hologram only Ben can see and hear.” Per the logline, Quantum Leap introduces a new team led by physicist Ben Song. QUANTUM LEAP - “Stand by Ben” Episode 108 - Pictured: Raymond Lee as Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished on the TV show with the same name, starring Scott Bakula as Sam, which aired from 1989 to 1993. The new NBC series takes place nearly 30 years since Dr. Quantum Leap, starring Raymond Lee, Ernie Hudson, Caitlin Bassett, Mason Alexander Park, and Nanrisa Lee, has been renewed for Season 2 by NBC. The time-traveling journey isn’t over yet for Ben Song and his team!
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