Our rating system this season consists of six raters and three back-up raters! We took the average of six raters and came up with an average for that episode. Based on ratings of 10 being the highest and 1 being the lowest, the average of this episode was:
8.59
Please be aware that some reviews may contain spoilers! Some of the comments given were:
Seeker said:
Well, my fingernails held out and I?m glad they did, because the anticipation was well worth the wait. It was very much an entertaining read; once I got started on it, I had to finish. This story just kept drawing me along until all of a sudden there I was, at the end. Sam?s leap out brought this solid, beautifully written story to its logical and, for this rater, satisfying conclusion.
No, there wasn?t as much action and edge of your seat tension as in the first part of this story (Time Travelers? Aid Society). Yet for all of that, we are given the treat of watching Sam being able to interact with his family and friends at the Project again as well as saving their lives and future, and helping Teddy return safely to his own time. I thought it was rather nifty that Sam was given the rare privilege of meeting his own great-grandson, even if he was only allowed to put two and two together in the last moments before leaping as to Teddy?s relationship to him. We also got to watch Sam handle, honorably, the personal situation with Stephie, as well as making a positive change for her future. To use a familiar phrase from a well-known book?and it was good. Running Against Time was very good, from the first word to the last.
My hat?s off to you, Doug. You are one excellent story weaver, and I say again, kudos, and thanks for another great story. Keep up the great work!
RATING: 10
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Morris J. Finkle said:
This was a very interesting new approach to a Quantum Leap story. I've always wondered what could happen if Sam got stuck on a leap and was forced to continue living his host's life until he caught up to his own "present." For the most part, I enjoyed this 2-episode arc a great deal, although, as some of the other raters have sited, I felt this second chapter could have been developed a slight bit more. There were some scenes that, although fun, were not necessary for the plotline, per se (i.e. the scene with Tina). I personally felt there were a couple of missed opportunities to explore PQL's past 2 years. Saying that, I was glad to see a few details being addressed; plus I also realize that the author did not wish to focus too heavily on TVS continuity so as not to distract from the general story being told.
I also felt the ending was somewhat anti-climactic compared to the way Part 1 ended. On the other hand, I like how the timeline "resets" after Sam fixes everything so that neither he, Stephie nor Sammy Jo remember the past 2 years. Although, assuming I read it correctly, Doug has left it open to bring Stephie on to PQL full-time... so I guess only time will tell (pun intended).
My overall rating is 9.0. One of your best stories to date, Doug! And I'm a tough guy to impress sometimes! Well done!
RATING: 9.0
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Sporty said:
A fitting conclusion to this great story, Doug. I like the way that Sam and Al run afoul of these military men who have a somewhat "god" complex. Hawkins, now Henshaw. They always get their comeuppence in the end. Again, a great job!
RATING: 8.0
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Allie Cat said:
Whereas the first part was interesting and even exciting, this story is almost anti-climatic in its resolution. There are some great scenes ? my favorite is when Sam goes to the infirmary to find Beth and Al coming out of Beth's office looking a little TOO content ? but there were also scenes that did nothing to help the story, like the one with Tina taking pictures ? even if it was good to see Tina in a story again. In general, the suspense just wasn't there like it was with the previous story. Still, it was well-written and very descriptive.
Good job, Doug!
RATING: 8.0
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Vince Beckett said:
It was a good story, but it could have had Sam leap to the appropriate time to save Al instead of him waiting 2 years. Still I enjoyed it.
RATING: 8.5
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Gooshie said:
This must be a new record for the length of a leap into one person, two years. Although I really enjoyed that aspect, what of the very active life that Hoss had back in Quincy? You would think people would question his sudden disappearance. That was one little niggle for me, but I guess it doesn't matter since Sam ended up leaping at the right time. Aren't paradoxes fun?
I felt that this conclusion was not of the same calibre of "Time Travelers' Aid Society", but it was still an enjoyable read. The continuous change of scene was interesting to read as the months passed by but it got a little confusing at times.
Overall, this is a great two-part story. Well done, Doug.
RATING: 8.0
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