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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rabulias" data-source="post: 8775509" data-attributes="member: 16651">I felt the first episode was a little uneven, but I think a lot of that was due to introducing characters and required exposition. Typical first episode issues, compounded by recapping the original show.[SPOILER="First episode spoilers"]The actors do a good job, but I wonder if spending half the show with the characters in the present is a good idea. In the original Quantum Leap, Sam's interaction/connection with the leapee's friends, families, enemies, etc., formed the foundation for the story. Here, Ben's time with Ryan and his family, and even other members of the crew, feels very brief. As a result, Ryan's turn at the end feels very sudden. His gushing "Thank you!" at the end feels unearned, as Katie's treatment and his restaurant are still in danger in his mind.[/SPOILER]Lastly I am uncertain about the whole forced mystery of "I can't tell you why I am doing this." Most of those stories turn out to be resolved in much simpler and easier ways if characters just revealed the truth from the beginning, and the reasons for the deception usually turn out to be very flimsy.Still, for now, I will continue to watch and see if it finds its sea legs.</blockquote>