The originalQuantum Leapintro laid out the mission statement for the series.
Dr. [Sam] Beckett finds himself leaping from life to life.
Yet the original series ended with Sam (Scott Bakula) never returning home for good.
He was still out there, lost in time.
Helping people, yes, but without a home.
Its always been a sore spot forQuantum Leapfans.
Why would the show end without giving Sam what he wanted?
When the newQuantum Leapseries was announced as a continuation of the original series, fans found new hope.
Perhaps theyd not only get to see Sam again but hed finally get the chance to come home.
Season 2 would have then explored the repercussions of Sam finally making it home after all this time.
Whats that (Sam being home) look like?
Whats it like having him in the world?
It would be a very rich area for the show to tackle.
This is our speculation but Sam would have to adjust to not inhabiting others lives.
Hed also no doubt feel guilty that he got home when Ben is still lost out there.
But it wasnt to be.
The reason, as Wynbrandt always knew might be the case?
Its not up to us whether Scott (Bakula) decides to be in the show or not.
He has to have the desire to do it.
He was very respectful (to Wynbrandt and Lilien.)
He was complimentary of the pitch.
He just wasnt feeling it.
He felt like his story had been told.
It sadly never happened.
(Bakula) was just staunchly not interested.
(He) was so respectful of Don (Bellisario, the original creator ofQuantum Leaps) version.
He just respectfully passed and we had to respect his wishes.
Its a shame Scott Bakula never returned to his iconic role but its understandable.
