Quantum Leap'S Raymond Lee is excited for fans to get more answers – and new questions – from the Season 2 finale.

During an exclusive interview with We weeklyLee, 37, admitted he was “not surprised” while reading the script for the second season finale.

“I know the capabilities of our writers. I know how good they are. It was just a matter of how much it would rock my socks off,” he explained. “I read that script and I immediately wish I could have sent a shotgun spray of texts because I'm trying to be as simultaneous as possible texting everyone who was responsible for writing the script about how impeccable their work was. “

Noting that viewers have plenty to look forward to, Lee added: “[The finale achieved] not just the loose ends of season 2, but also the entirety of season 1. And to also reach a level emotionally where we would feel satisfied as fans and as characters. I feel like there was no more tying the knot and that another dimension to another door was also possible if we continued. So I'm just so impressed. Not surprised, just incredibly impressed with everyone responsible for making that episode.

Quantum Leap, a revival of the '90s sci-fi series, follows Ben (Lee) after he takes a secret leap through time and gets lost in the past. With the help of his now ex Addison (Caitlin Bassett) and the rest of the Quantum Leap team, Ben tries to figure out what caused him to change history.

Season 2 introduced a three-year time jump that created more distance between Ben and the Quantum Leap team. Lee explained how the narrative decision helped shift the show into its next chapter.

“One of the main goals of Season 2 was to strip away the mythology a little bit, because we established that so well in the first season. The second season we really wanted to invest in the interpersonal relationships,” he explained. “We wanted to create a new obstacle for Ben and we wanted to see how it would all mix together.”

Lee highlighted how the second season pushed the story forward while creating “a lot of complications.”

“There are a lot of points just outside that all need to come back together. So the journey there was the most important part of Season 2,” he continued. “Coming together to do that was the biggest challenge and also the biggest joy of being part of the puzzle.”

The first season of Quantum Leap in which Ben and his loved ones tried to get him back. Season 2, meanwhile, helped Ben realize that he had to keep jumping through time for the greater good.

“Ben discovered that this is his calling. Now that he knows he understands this somewhat – and by the end of [season 2] – I think Ben has come to a place of total acceptance and understanding that the best way he can truly save himself is to keep saving others,” Lee said. Us. “If there isn't a thorough intention as to why he was given life, then I think he would go somewhere else. I don't think he would be a successful jumper otherwise.”

Lee added: “He understands that by doing good, he is doing good for himself, and also good for himself and everyone around him. I feel like there is an understanding – a cosmic understanding – of why he was put here at the end of the day.”

While discussing the upcoming finale, which airs on Tuesday, February 20, Lee revealed how much insight he's gained into the show's future.

“I know where this is all going and I have so much confidence in it [the writers’] stories and taste. I just know that now that we've really understood what we're good at right now, we can make it rip even more than we already have,” he shared. “But yes, there are no indicators yet of what the story is [in season 3] or where we are now when it comes to renewal. But all I can say is that I am very satisfied and happy with the journey we have been on so far, and for the fans and for myself and for the whole group. We just want to tell more of a story.”

Quantum Leap airs on NBC Tuesdays at 10pm ET and will be available to stream on Peacock the following day.

Quantum Leap The surprises keep coming as Addison and Tom make plans to walk down the aisle immediately after their engagement.

In We weeklyIn the exclusive clip from the upcoming episode, which airs on Tuesday, February 6, Addison and Tom tell the Quantum Leap team about their decision.

“You're getting married. Today,” Jenn (Nanisa Lee) says to the couple as they admire Addison's (Caitlin Bassett) ring. The bride-to-be seems aware of the fast-paced timeline, noting, “We know it's a little sudden, but we would love for you all to be there.”

Tom (Peter Gadiot), meanwhile, is on the same page as Addison. “Not to mention, eloping saves us the hassle of planning a wedding,” he adds.

Although Ian (Mason Alexander Park) is not happy about skipping wedding planning as that is their 'love language', Magic (Ernie Hudson) points out that the big day is “more about” Addison and Tom's love.

Addison also reminds the group that she has no positive memories of planning a wedding, adding, “Look, I planned a wedding once. Once was enough. This way it can be quiet, we can go to the courthouse around five o'clock and have a bite to eat.

At the end of the clip, Tom asks Addison if she regrets their choice.

“Are you sure I'm not rushing you?” he says before Addison responds, “If there's one thing I've learned from all of this, it's that you shouldn't wait to live.”

The surprise elopement comes shortly after Addison accepted Tom's proposal. The only problem seems to be the fact that her ex-fiance, Ben (Raymond Lee), is unaware of the latest developments in her personal life.

The former couple was mostly off for the entire second second after Ben realized he had been gone for three years. During his absence, Addison mourned Ben and eventually found love again with Tom. Since Ben is still jumping through time without a way to get back home, Addison chose to stay with Tom.

Ahead of Tuesday's episode, Bassett discussed how she rationalized Addison's relationship with Tom.

“I had always kind of broken it down where Addison and Ben were dreamers. They fell in love over a shared dream of this project and they were at a place in their lives where they just wanted to make the world a better place,” she shared exclusively. Us. “Who Addison became on the other side was when you realize that the world is going to break your heart and that you can't actually fix everything. That she accepted that and sat with it and [understanding] who she is after the dream dies a little. The kind of decisions you start making and then you start making a different kind of decisions.

Bassett recalled that he did a lot of work to show how conflicted Addison was.

“[I had to examine] what is my [character’s] relationship with this Tom and how loyal Addison is. There are different types of loyalty,” she added. 'I told this man: I have a relationship with him, so I have that too. But now that other person comes up and I can't ignore that either, because there is a different kind of loyalty there.”

Despite the ongoing turmoil in Addison's personal life, Bassett hinted that she was excited to see the story happen.

“The great thing about what's happening for Addison — and that's why my favorite part of the season is literally right now until the end — is that she's no longer dealing with things in the past tense and is bringing everyone up to speed on the present,” she explained . “Now she's going through things in the present tense and making decisions in the present tense that may not be fully informed, or may not be fully informed, or may not be fully accurate.”

Bassett continued: It's the first time Addison really gets to pilot her own ship and Ben has to deal with that. Instead of Addison dealing with it, which is much more fun.

Quantum Leap airs on NBC Tuesdays at 10pm ET and will be available to stream on Peacock the following day.

The Quantum Leap midseason finale yet Us with so many questions – and the cast drops some hints about what’s to come in season 2.

Before the Bomb Wednesday, December 13, Episode, Stars Ernie Hudson, Nanrisa Lee And Mason Alexander Park opened up exclusively to Us Weekly about how the second season of the NBC series differed from the first.

“It was really cool to see the feedback rolling in real time [for season 1 as we started filming the second season]. Especially leading up to the season finale, because there were so many big story points towards the end that kept raising the bar,” Park, 28, explained. “As we build out Season 2, we can do that 1702567528 talking about how it really feels a lot bigger and it feels like we’ve even found ways to make the show even more intense and even crazier.

While Park has enjoyed seeing viewers react as the season has progressed, Lee, 43, has preferred to take a step back.

“In terms of the reception, we were all very happy to be there. We really liked the show. We had a lot of fun making it. I enjoyed making it,” she said Us about her experience filming the first season. “For me personally, I don’t read that much about critical feedback, message boards or things like that. You don’t have time when you’re making the show. So for me it felt like a perfect storm: just keep your head down, do your job, mind your business and stay out of trouble.

Quantum Leapa revival of the ’90s sci-fi series, follows Ben (Raymond Lee) after he makes a secret jump through time and gets lost in the past. With the help of his ex Addison (Caitlin Bassett) and the rest of the Quantum Leap team, Ben tries to figure out what caused him to change history.

Wednesday’s midseason finale delivered a big twist when Addison’s new friend — and the new leader of the Quantum Leap team — Tom (Peter Gadiot) revealed that there might be a way to finally bring Ben back to the present.

Keep scrolling to watch Hudson, Lee and Park break everything Usburning questions about what will happen in the rest of season 2 and the future of the show:

The Ben reveal

Ben may come back to the present Us for a loop because it sounds too good to be true. According to Park, Ben’s potential return means the whole premise of Quantum Leap falls apart.

“If Ben comes back, we’ll be jobless,” Park joked. “Obviously, as characters, we all want to see a resolution to that storyline. We’ve been working for years and years – especially with the time jump – to bring this person back. I could probably say on behalf of all of us that as characters we want Ben back.

Park continued: “As an actor, I would like to do more episodes. So I’m sure [the writers room] has plans that I’m really excited about for all the different ways the show will continue from this point all the way to the season finale, which I think is really great.

Hudson, 77, meanwhile, is waiting to see how the plot twist plays out before getting his hopes up.

“It’s what we get into [with] trusting the producers and writing team. We all definitely want it when characters really want it [Ben to come back], but I also trust that they have looked further ahead. Like we said, we like the surprise of what comes next,” he explained Us. ‘And when Ben comes back, I’m sure it’s going to be very interesting. I’m excited about the possibility and I’m watching it all in one episode at a time. But the possibilities are all there.”

Lee also praised the writers for pushing the boundaries they themselves had created, adding: “It would change the format of the show quite drastically. But if it did happen, I’m sure our writers would find some really fun and interesting ways to develop that and maybe take another leap forward.

What fans can expect from the rest of season 2

While the first half of season 2 aired, the cast is currently on set filming the remaining episodes. Without giving away any spoilers, the trio was able to tease where the story could go and how it will shape the future of the show.

“What’s really exciting for me is [the way] there are the characters, [but] there is still a great deal of it, [which] are the people behind the Pentagon. All these forces that make this possible that we actually have no control over,” Hudson pointed out possible threats. “They influence everything and how they come into play as we move forward is a mystery. But it is also very exciting. It’s not just up to us to just feel good about each other. There are other elements that really turn things upside down.”

Park has opted out of dropping any hints about how season 2 will play out, saying they know their “limits,” joking, “I’ll screw something up somehow.”

Lee, in turn, reminded viewers of the evolving character arcs and storylines.

“Season 2 has focused more on relationships. Between what’s going on with Ben and Addison together and separately [on an emotional level], as well as the rest of the team and what everyone is struggling with,” she noted. “It is a great opportunity for the audience to get to know other facets of these characters. Some of those things tend to build and we see some arcs of those things. But other than that I can’t reveal too much.”

How much they know about their character’s upcoming storylines

“For me, I’d rather discover it as I go. But I think if some important things are going to happen, it’s nice to be aware of it because it affects everything that comes. [ahead of it],” Hudson said. “I don’t want to be completely naive about it, but I want to discover it as much as possible in the same way as the audience.”

Park said Us they would “get ridiculed a lot” on set for “not reading ahead” in their scripts.

“Narrisa makes it very difficult for me because of the level of uncertainty with which I may approach some things. But exploring is so much fun. It’s so fun to see what the writers come up with every week, especially because the show goes to some really wild places and it changes pretty drastically and really quickly,” they said. “I try not to get too attached to storylines or too attached to an idea of ​​what could happen, because chances are they’re going to throw a curveball at us anyway.”

Lee, meanwhile, enjoys checking in with her cast members to explain the big twists.

“Certainly, on more than one occasion I will [cast] thread, simply in capital letters after a script is released to us. It is exciting to be part of an ongoing series where big things are happening,” she noted. “I like to be surprised, but like Mason said, if it’s something directly related to our character, we get a heads up about it.

The actress concluded: “As for the twists and turns of things that happen with the program or during the jump, we just have one that I couldn’t control [about]. I only read it last night. It was insane. It’s going to be really exciting to deal with.”

Their favorite guest stars – and their dream additions

Lee commented that it was nice to have Justin Hartley and his real wife, Sofia Pernasappears in an episode during season 1. She also applauded Bel Air‘S Diandra Lyle for playing prosecutor when Ben jumps into the 1980s.

Park joked that they were “selfishly excited” about their real-life partner Alice Kremelberg‘s presence on the show because of the glimpses fans have gotten into their character Ian’s personal life.

“We’ve been wanting to do something together for a long time, so it was so fun to find out that the writers actually wanted to make it happen at some point,” they shared. “It was something we literally talked about during the pilot. So that was really cool to see it come to fruition and be more than just a one-off, one-off experience. It’s nice for Ian to have someone who can respond to that. We’ve seen it now [Ian and Rachel together] four times, which was great.”

Hudson concluded by pointing out how Quantum Leap elevates its guest stars.

“The way the show is set up, it really gives them a lot to come and play. It’s not just a performance, the episodes are really written in a way to really show what they’re doing,” he said. “Stan Shaw, who has been a friend of mine for years, to see him come out and have fun, that was really important to me. And of course, I feel like for the fans, the ultimate guest star would be Sam Beckett [played by Scott Bakula] coming back [from the OG series].”