Quantum Leap—a reboot/sequel of the Nineteen Nineties sci-fi sequence a few scientist trapped in time, briefly “leaping” into different individuals and serving to them remedy issues alongside the best way—has been a hit for NBC, a lot in order that the community prolonged its order for the present’s first season.

Now that the primary eight episodes have aired, together with final Sunday’s fall finale, the present goes on hiatus till January 2, returning with 10 extra episodes following the decade-hopping adventures of Dr. Ben Song (Raymond Lee), his fiancée/hologram companion Addison (Caitlin Bassett), and the remainder of the workforce overseeing the top-secret, government-funded Quantum Leap venture: chief Magic (Ernie Hudson), safety chief Jenn (Nanrisa Lee), and AI whiz Ian (Mason Alexander Park). The authentic Quantum Leap has lengthy been a cult favourite, thanks in no small half to stars Scott Bakula (as time-traveler Dr. Sam Beckett) and Dean Stockwell (as his zany hologram pal Al), in addition to the wildly various settings Sam discovered himself in from episode to episode.

So how does the brand new, slicker, twenty first century Quantum Leap stack up? With a plot that digs into not simply Ben’s leaps, but in addition the high-stakes intrigue swirling round Quantum Leap HQ, it’s extra sprawling and episodic. Though its makes an attempt at emotional depth generally come up just a little quick, it’s constantly entertaining, providing a mix of foolish escapades and dangerous eventualities that Ben and firm need to scramble their manner by way of. With loads of time to catch up earlier than Quantum Leap returns, why must you watch? Here are 10 causes it’ll lure you in, with very minimal plot spoilers, however simply in case you need to go in completely unspoiled…