This article contains spoilers forQUANTUM LEAPseason 2 episode 5.
When the newQuantum Leapseries debuted, a bomb was dropped on longtime fans of the sci-fi series.
Al (Dean Stockwell) had died off screen in the years between shows.
This of course was done since Stockwell had passed away before the newQuantum Leaphad gone into production.
Gero explains that Beths dialogue wasnt meant to be a one to one comparison between Al and Magic.
Instead, it merely meant that she understood the unique struggles the two men faced.
Who would he reach out to in that case?
Who would reach out to him?
The actors have a great chemistry.
We love seeing them together.
With the bombshell that Sam never got home, of course Al would struggle in all kinds of ways.
Its hard to hear for longtime fans, but it makes perfect sense.
New episodes of Quantum Leap season 2 premiere Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
