Quantum Leap 's Season 2 finale set the stage for what could've been an exciting third season but, unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be. NBC canceled the revival, and based on an exec's thoughts on it going to Peacock , it doesn't seem like we'll ever see more of the show's main heroes. Fortunately, we do know what the season would've been about, thanks to a key member of the creative team.
For those needing a refresher and don't have time to rewatch the Season 2 finale, I'll quickly bring you up to speed. Addison ultimately decided to enter the Quantum Accelerator to swap places with Ben after it was believed that a new formula could allow him to return to the present at the cost of switching places. The formula seemingly failed, and Addison and Ben arrived at the next leap together.
During an interview with TV Insider , co-showrunner Dean Georgaris hinted at how the series would've explored that premise: What I would tease about a third season is exploring a two-person leap, but I don’t think it’s always going to go the way they expect. I don’t necessarily think just because they’re together in one leap means they’re automatically together in the next leap. I think we’re all excited about, who becomes the hologram and how does the hologram work and what other discussions does having a swap code if it works or if they can get it to work again bring up for the people in Quantum Leap? The show was all about shaking up typical narratives seen in science fiction, and.
