You're asking questions before watching the episode? As the window washer said: "All will be made clear." Just to answer one of your questions. It's a different formula other than the one we're all familiar with. Einstein kept it secret because he thought this was something mankind wasn't ready for. (I've long heard that Einstein did come up with something that he kept to himself for that very reason, but now think that unlikely because anything he could have come up with someone else would have figured out by now.)
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You're asking questions before watching the episode? As the window washer said: "All will be made clear." Just to answer one of your questions. It's a different formula other than the one we're all familiar with. Einstein kept it secret because he thought this was something mankind wasn't ready for. (I've long heard that Einstein did come up with something that he kept to himself for that very reason, but now think that unlikely because anything he could have come up with someone else would have figured out by now.)
Can't help it, because of NBC's website keeping the episodes locked for a week. And I find myself caring less and less about spoilers these days, given how often I have to wait months to see a movie or show. There's really no harm in knowing things in advance about a story, in most cases. Heck, as a kid I routinely read the novelizations of movies long before I got to see them in the theater or on TV. Indeed, back then, novelizations were routinely published ahead of movie releases to generate advance interest.
Yeah, that sounds like utter claptrap from a writer who has no clue how science actually works. And again, there already were functioning nuclear reactors by 1954. If the story is that Einstein figured out the key to fusion energy, something we're still struggling with today, then there might be merit to it, except that we already had fusion bombs by the early '50s, so fusion reactors wouldn't make the world any more dangerous, and would actually be humongously beneficial by putting an end to fossil-fuel pollution. (This was also why the premise of The Dark Knight Rises was stupid.)
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I bet Albert was a lot of fun.
This was a really good episode, and we get to see Hannah again! I hope to see her again in the future/past/whatever. She's very charismatic, and I like her a lot.
Mentions of Operation Paperclip, and the US hiring thousands of Nazis to gain an edge in scientific research (weapon advancement) which was nice to see, as people tend to forget we did that, oh, and beating the crap out of not just one Nazi, but three Nazis! Satisfying.
This was a really good episode, and we get to see Hannah again! I hope to see her again in the future/past/whatever. She's very charismatic, and I like her a lot.
Mentions of Operation Paperclip, and the US hiring thousands of Nazis to gain an edge in scientific research (weapon advancement) which was nice to see, as people tend to forget we did that, oh, and beating the crap out of not just one Nazi, but three Nazis! Satisfying.
Whoever writes the episode synopses for these episodes before they air really dropped the ball here. The episode treats the fact that the bad guys are Nazis as a plot twist. In the episode, everyone assumes they were dealing with Soviet spies until the thug who ambushed was revealed to have a German name and everyone became "oh, shit, Nazis!" Except me, of course, I read the synopsis and saw the episode was about Nazis so during the first half when they're talking about Soviets I was all "well that's a hell of a screw-up to make" until the "twist" comes and then I was all "that might be surprising if you didn't already give it away two weeks ago."
Loved the Leap part, won't talk about the present day distractions.
Ben and Science Lady have chemistry (even before the kiss) and a shared love for science
Hoping Ben meets her again soon.
As mentioned punching Nazis, secret room, science nerding out = fun episode.
Ben and Science Lady have chemistry (even before the kiss) and a shared love for science
Hoping Ben meets her again soon.
As mentioned punching Nazis, secret room, science nerding out = fun episode.
Loved the Leap part, won't talk about the present day distractions.
Ben and Science Lady have chemistry (even before the kiss) and a shared love for science
Hoping Ben meets her again soon.
As mentioned punching Nazis, secret room, science nerding out = fun episode.
Science Lady is Eliza Taylor from a hundred episodes of The Hundred.
She paid her dues.
Okay, finally saw the Einstein episode. It was okay, but I still have a couple of problems with the premise. For one, like I said the other day, it seems redundant that they're worried about unleashing a formula for building fusion bombs in 1955 when fusion bombs already existed by then. For another, I have trouble buying the idea that the formula would make a fusion reactor "unstable" enough to explode. It's virtually impossible to get a fusion reactor to explode; the reaction is so hard to sustain that any instability or disruption would just stop the reaction instead of amplifying it. The only way they can get a fusion bomb to explode is by using a fission bomb as a trigger. (Which is another problem this episode shares with The Dark Knight Rises.)
Anyway, it's an interesting twist for Ben to bring Hannah into his confidence, and to set up what's clearly going to be a recurring romance for them through the season. (And boy, is the real Professor McCoy going to be surprised when he wakes up in the middle of kissing Hannah.) I wonder if Ben will be in a woman's body next time they meet...
I feel they're drifting a bit too far from the original show's ground rules, such as avoiding major historical events with global ramifications and focusing on helping people on an individual, personal level. I'm also having a hard time caring about the intrigue/conspiracy stuff with the quantum chip and evil Floriana Lima. It was interesting to see Ben and Tom interact for the first time, though, and to flesh out Tom's character more.
Anyway, it's an interesting twist for Ben to bring Hannah into his confidence, and to set up what's clearly going to be a recurring romance for them through the season. (And boy, is the real Professor McCoy going to be surprised when he wakes up in the middle of kissing Hannah.) I wonder if Ben will be in a woman's body next time they meet...
I feel they're drifting a bit too far from the original show's ground rules, such as avoiding major historical events with global ramifications and focusing on helping people on an individual, personal level. I'm also having a hard time caring about the intrigue/conspiracy stuff with the quantum chip and evil Floriana Lima. It was interesting to see Ben and Tom interact for the first time, though, and to flesh out Tom's character more.
Forgot it was back, but just watched the latest episode involving the 'witch trial'
When the episode began until they located Ben in 1692 I was waiting to find out he was in a TV show or historical reenactment town. The language used in this episode was just full-on contemporary and really did not help to sell the 'time period' at all.
The actual storyline and plot also just seemed completely arbitrary and insignificant. I think this is my least favorite episode of this season, possibly the entire series.
Also. Someone accused of being a witch, gets out of it by yelling at the skies for RAIN and having it rain? Umm... Ok.
The actual storyline and plot also just seemed completely arbitrary and insignificant. I think this is my least favorite episode of this season, possibly the entire series.
Also. Someone accused of being a witch, gets out of it by yelling at the skies for RAIN and having it rain? Umm... Ok.
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the most recent one is also easily my least favorite from it's story to the cheesy end conversation and (unfortunate) "will you be my hologram again" reunion. ugh 
Next weeks Egypt/Pyramids/spy one could be fun, appearently it is the last episode that was completed before the strikes went into effect.
So are we seriously doing this spoiler thing to accomodate Christopher???
If he has ANY basic TV, he can spend like $20 for an antenna, and watch it live...which would also be a smart investment, as he would have a good chance of seeing any EMergency Broadcasting System messages, which most likely will NOT be able to see if the internet is down.
Also ANYONE with basic cable can access NBC.com the next day with their account log in info...so he can just visit a local friend who also likes Quantum Leap and watch together.
Was the "k-i-s-s-i-i-n-g" song around that long??? ANd yes,other speech felt really off as well (other than Ben, of course)
Also, for that last question...i would say yes. The accused would be doing something negative... a "miracle" like rain, would be reminiscent of the prophet ELijah, and justified that way.
If he has ANY basic TV, he can spend like $20 for an antenna, and watch it live...which would also be a smart investment, as he would have a good chance of seeing any EMergency Broadcasting System messages, which most likely will NOT be able to see if the internet is down.
Also ANYONE with basic cable can access NBC.com the next day with their account log in info...so he can just visit a local friend who also likes Quantum Leap and watch together.
Was the "k-i-s-s-i-i-n-g" song around that long??? ANd yes,other speech felt really off as well (other than Ben, of course)
Also, for that last question...i would say yes. The accused would be doing something negative... a "miracle" like rain, would be reminiscent of the prophet ELijah, and justified that way.
Yeah, that was super cheesy....but also then causes a reset that i think many of us aren't thrilled withthe most recent one is also easily my least favorite from it's story to the cheesy end conversation and (unfortunate) "will you be my hologram again" reunion. ugh
So that would mean that next week's is the only new episode for a while??? Man...this makes their airing schedule this season such a mess... The on-again, off again schedule must really kill a lot of momentum and result in lower ratings.
Indeed, and IIRC they don't resume production until January, meaning the soonest we can expect new episodes is probably March.
It's actually quite normal for networks. Indeed, over on the CW, Walker frequently only airs one or two new episodes a month and that's their highest rated show, and the only one to have survived the recent purges without being cancelled or told the coming season will be the last.
March feels relatively soon.... which is cool, but unexpected for me. But i wonder how the strike threw off their planned rhythm,
I think it has been mentioned on TrekBBS how there are several examples of this.... but i never noticed it growing up (other than special situations, like the Olympics or a presidential address or something).
Also, the streaming services have been pretty good about consistency, with rare but understandable exceptions (such as Thanksgiving or other holidays)... i don't count Double episode finales or openers as an inconsistency.
Walker might be the highest rated CW show, but haven't they lost a lot of audience in general over the years, especially with the DC shows now gone (and even past their prime), so it might "work" for Walker, but i suspect not on a great level. Being #1 among shows very few watch isn't much of an accomplishment.
It just feels like the networks are much more haphazard than streaming, and it shows with audience discussion and interest, not just with ratings....
ANd i just hope that doesn't happen to Quantum Leap
Just take a look at the airdates for the Berman era Trek shows. Clusters of episodes were typically scheduled around the "sweeps months" (November, February, May) while outside those months, anything went.
Streaming services follow a different model than networks. Streaming shows typically don't air until after the entire season is completed, while network shows continue production while the show is airing. If the typical broadcast schedule of a season is September to May, than the production schedule is July to March. Often times, these gaps are necessary just to give the show time to complete an episode.
Walker was a bit of an extreme example to show that the model can work for a show to thrive even on a network that is on its last legs and cancelling everything. However, we see this sort of broadcast schedule is working on other networks as the popularity of Grey's Anatomy, the Law and Order shows, the Chicago shows, NCIS, FBI or whatever is not hurt at all by airing in this matter.
most other network shows (like the NCISes etc.) are trying to "salvage" the season's with 10-13 episodes.
They started filming or will soon, around 10 weeks prior to the season starting to air - mid/end February.
Source: ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ Sets Season 3 Start Date, Blessing Ceremony – TVLine
As far as I am aware NBC hasn't even announced aynthing yet on when Quantum Leap will be back after the normal winter break nor around how many episodes they plan to produce in total or if the series gets a 3rd season.
I don't follow any QL related people/crew on socials, so I don't know if they started back up again.
They started filming or will soon, around 10 weeks prior to the season starting to air - mid/end February.
Source: ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ Sets Season 3 Start Date, Blessing Ceremony – TVLine
As far as I am aware NBC hasn't even announced aynthing yet on when Quantum Leap will be back after the normal winter break nor around how many episodes they plan to produce in total or if the series gets a 3rd season.
I don't follow any QL related people/crew on socials, so I don't know if they started back up again.
The season is supposed to have thirteen episodes, and with this upcoming one being the eighth that means they have five left to film.
Although, yeah, after a quick look through the internet, I can't find anything regarding when those remaining five will be filmed. NBC has removed Quantum Leap from the winter schedule, suggesting that those episodes won't be airing any earlier than the spring.
Wow... that's crazy...wonder if it would make sense for them to schedle air repeats straight through when new episodes could be ready so that for some it will feel like they are watching new episodes every week.