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Quantum Leap: Catch a Falling Star - May 21, 1979 (1989)
One of my favorite hours of TV
I don't know that I can add much, other than to say I love this episode. Quantum Leap remains a great concept show, and Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell were a great team. Also, this is one of the few series I recall where science and faith coexist, and I love the idea that Sam's journey is directed by God.
This episode allows Bakula to soar, and I love the music. And, yes, it's fun seeing a couple of actors who later became favorites on Northern Exposure, as well as Ernie Sabella, a great character actor who brought Pumbaa to life in The Lion King.
The only problem I have with this episode is getting the music out of my head afterward.
I have some issues with the ending of the series, but overall the arc is great.
WandaVision: We Interrupt This Program (2021)
Exposition Episode
And it becomes clear...er. As someone who grew up watching the sitcoms spoofed in the first three episodes, I've enjoyed the wackiness, the callbacks, and the weirdness. Now we know who is responsible and I suspect most know why.
I'll admit, I missed the lack of new sitcom footage in this episode. But I really enjoyed the reappearances, post-Blip, once again Marvel-ing at the continuity. It was nice seeing Darcy come in and help the suits begin to figure things out. It was shattering to see Wanda reminded of Vision's real status, even temporarily.
I don't know if I will care about the next Marvel phase in its entirety, but this bit has me hooked.
Star Trek: Picard (2020)
Decent story offset by f-bombs
It's nice to revisit the universe of the Federation and a few old friends. Data was a little problematic, and they could have digitally de-aged him as done in other movies. The overall plot was decent. But the story would have been just as strong without the gratuitous f-bombs.