Reviews

I've gagged my way through this series. The premise was somewhat intriguing and the first few episodes were watchable. But with the beginning of season four, I think I'm done. It's obvious, the writers are only going for as much gratuitous nudity as they can shove into this show. The main character is disgusting. There aren't any redeemable qualities in him. And frankly, I can't understand why any woman would crawl into bed with him. He's semi-famous. But he's a washed up old writer. He isn't that attractive, and he doesn't offer these woman anything. He says he loves Karen and Becca, but he can't keep his dick in his pants. So, his words are empty. Every time he's with yet another woman, I want to throw up.

I'm really over Paige. She is so whiny and selfish, even for a teenager. I know why the writers are making her so self-absorbed, but they went over board. I was her age in that year, and I would never have been allowed to act like she has been. I just can't find a redeemable anything in her. I know she's frustrated because she knows something is going on, but she's very disrespectful to her parents. And I do think they are trying to introduce her into their world in as gentle a way as possible. Every scene with her pulls me right out of the story. The other characters seem plausible and real, but there's something too forced with her character.

This isn't specifically about this episode but about the series as a whole. I am getting hooked on this series, but the biggest flaw I see with it is the 'relationship' between Beeman and Nina. It isn't believable. He is a top FBI agent, and he's actually falling for this silly little Russian girl? She isn't that pretty or appealing, so why is he willing to risk everything for her? Maybe he is just playing a game, but it's frustrating to see him blow up his marriage and possibly career over someone who is obviously playing him.

I've been watching Quantum Leap, and I have to say, as a character, Sam is written to be kinda stupid. He keeps getting himself into the same situation: he believes very obvious lies; he lets women get the drop on him; he doesn't ask any questions. This episode made me literally palm my face in frustration. How many times did he release this woman from handcuffs? He's supposed to be highly intelligent, and yet he acts like an idiot in almost every episode. I am also tired of him always getting smitten with every woman he encounters. He believes them without question. He thinks every woman is honest and pure. A person can't 'fall in love' in just one encounter. I would like the character better if he would refrain from the constantly attempts at pursuing relationships.

He can be too idealistic and too overly dramatic. He jumps into controversial causes without asking questions or doing any research. That is frustrating. The show tried to tackle hot button topics but only did a cursory job.

In addition, the acting is sometimes pretty corny. At the time, it may have been pretty good, but watching this series now is cringe worthy at times. The best episodes are the ones that are flat-out funny. Like when he leaps into a woman's life.

I would have liked to see a bit more about the process of time travel. I remember watching a few of these episodes as a kid, but it wasn't one of my favorites. If they could have incorporated more of the science behind the show it would have been better.

Al was just plain annoying. His lecherous behavior got boring and insulting. I don't know if I'll make it through the whole series unless some of this changes.