Following Quantum Leap's Massive Developments For Ben, Showrunners Tell Us Where Upcoming Season 2 Episodes Are Headed
I'm reeling from this episode.
Warning! The following contains spoilers for the Quantum Leap episode "Secret History." Read at your own risk!
Quantum Leap has brought back Season 2 regular Eliza Taylor as Hannah, and after she shared a tender kiss with Dr. Ben Song, viewers are no doubt very interested in how she fits into this story. "Secret History" also featured Ben meeting Tom Westfall for the first time, and Ian and Jenn confronting the individual stealing data from the program. By the end, I didn't know which questions I should be asking going forward, so I talked to co-showrunners Martin Gero and Dean Georgaris for help.
I had the honor of speaking with Quantum Leap's showrunners for this game-changing episode and had to know what questions fans should be asking at the end of "Secret History." Martin Gero said it's difficult to talk about the questions that should be asked, but had some guidance for what fans shouldn't be worrying about as we move into the next few episodes:
Ben had not crossed paths with someone from one of his leaps more than once, and the odds of it happening coincidentally are astronomical. Ziggy is putting Hannah in his path for a reason, but what could that be?
Martin Gero was happy to give one part of the answer to fans, as well as some more insight into the beauty of a storyline like this. He also talked about having a guest star like Eliza Taylor and not wanting to lose someone so great after one episode:
Hannah has been a welcome addition to the show, especially for Ben, who is on the rebound following his breakup with Addison. The kiss is another example of how the three-year time skip deepened Season 2 and provided more emotional stories. Of course, it's hard to say whether or not there's any real future with Ben and Hannah, especially considering they never know where they may meet next.
Outside of the events of the episode, co-showrunner Dean Georgaris spoke to the larger message of Quantum Leap Season 2. He evoked the words of Tom Westfall while talking about the mission of the quantum accelerator and what it means for all involved:
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The larger questions Quantum Leap poses are what keep me watching episodes on repeat with my Peacock subscription and why I think all fans of the original should watch the new series ASAP. I'm intrigued by what all of this could mean for the rest of Season 2 and where the adventure is headed. Are Ben and Hannah linked because Ziggy believes they're the right people for each other at this time?
The best solution might just be to sit back and enjoy the ride because there's so much to appreciate beyond the reveal of a potential new enemy. I really love the cast tagging in as Holo assistants and would love for Ernie Hudson's Magic to get more screen time because of it. We also continue to get more Sam Beckett references in Season 2, which has me optimistic Scott Bakula could eventually show up.
Quantum Leap will return with a new episode on NBC on Wednesday, December 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Season 2 has a bright future, and while I don't know exactly what's ahead, the hints from the showrunners make it sound like this will be must-watch television.
Mick Joest is a Content Producer for CinemaBlend with his hand in an eclectic mix of television goodness. Star Trek is his main jam, but he also regularly reports on happenings in the world of Star Trek, WWE, Doctor Who, 90 Day Fiancé, Quantum Leap, and Big Brother. He graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Radio and Television. He's great at hosting panels and appearing on podcasts if given the chance as well.