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Netflix Is Quietly Removing One of the Better 2-Part Cult Sci-fi Revivals of the Decade
When a science fiction series achieves cult status, fans typically prefer that it remain untouched for fear of hurting its legacy. But with Hollywood’s revival era in full swing, studios will keep mining beloved IP for another hit as long as they continue to generate even modest success. Battlestar Galactica, Lost in Space, and Quantum Leap count among some of the few revival successes in sci-fi. However, one such fan-favorite revival, despite strong support from its core audience, didn’t last nearly as long as viewers had hoped. And now, its future looks even more uncertain, as it has officially lost its streaming home.
In 2022, NBC revived Quantum Leap as a continuation of the beloved 1989 series, which starred Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett. The original ran for five seasons before concluding in 1993. The reboot arrived three decades later, generating significant excitement even without Bakula reprising his iconic role. Instead, the story jumped 30 years ahead, introducing Dr. Ben Song (Raymond Lee) as the new time-traveling physicist. While critics expressed some reservations about the updated formula, audiences loved it, awarding it a 73% score on the Popcornmeter. Despite solid fan support, the series proved short-lived, largely due to NBC’s shifting programming strategy, rather than a casualty of quality.
Quantum Leap was cancelled in 2024 after two seasons and 31 episodes. The series soon became available to stream on Peacock, but its broadcast woes seemed to follow it into streaming, as it was eventually removed from the platform. After a period without a streaming home, Netflix licensed the series in 2025, a move that helped propel it to the list of most-watched sci-fi shows in the U.S. by hours viewed in 2025, a list topped by Halo (which was also recently removed from Netflix). Fans were excited by the prospect that Netflix could continue the story, but those hopes have been dashed as the streamer will quietly remove the show in just a few days.
How Else Can You Watch ‘Quantum Leap’?
The Quantum Leap revival will be unavailable to stream on Netflix beginning February 15. As part of the streamer’s regular content rotation, the series is set to depart alongside several other fan favorites, including Steven Spielberg’s Extant starring Halle Berry, the time-twisting thriller The Lazarus Project, workplace comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and the Bruce Lee–inspired crime drama Warrior. For viewers still hoping to revisit the time-travel saga, the only option will be via PVOD platforms such as Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango. It’s unclear at this time if Netflix plans to re-license the series. Stay tuned for updates.
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2022 – 2024
- Showrunner
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Martin Gero
- Directors
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Chris Grismer, Pamela Romanowsky, Deborah Pratt, Jude Weng, Avi Youabian, Kristin Windell, David Grossman, David McWhirter, Helen Shaver, Joe Menendez, John Terlesky, Linda Mendoza, M.J. Bassett, Rachel Talalay, Silas Howard, Tessa Blake, Thor Freudenthal, Marcus Stokes, Tamika Miller
- Writers
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Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt
- Franchise(s)
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Quantum Leap
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Caitlin Bassett
Addison Augustine
