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| Topic | Scarlet Ranks User-Nominated Episodes of Television: Season 2 |
| scarletspeed7 10/04/19 3:11:53 PM #101: | Quantum Leap - "Raped" Nominated by: Inviso On today's after school special, we hamfistedly attempt to tackle the concept of rape within the confines of a relatively fluffy 40-minute high concept piece. While Quantum Leap is far from the best avenue to discuss the serious topic of how, oftentimes, the victims of rape are not believed, Scott Bakula and his fellow guest stars attempt to give the topic as much latitude as possible so that the viewer can have a little introspection. Because Sam leaps into Katie McBains body after the rape is committed, he cant know for sure what exactly happened. Still, he steadfastly trusts Katies initial report that she was indeed raped, even when the entire community slanders her and, worse, her family members waver in their belief in her. This is heavy material for a show like Quantum Leap, but the script never really falters in a big way. That said, this is unenjoyable. I would not want to watch this again under any circumstances. There's just nothing about rape that's entertaining. Sorry. Please just give me the standard violence, like gunfights and murder. Writing: 7/10 Characterization: 6/10 Scarlet Factor: 6/10 Overall Rating: 19/30 --- "It is too easy being monsters. Let us try to be human." ~Victor Frankenstein, Penny Dreadful ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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