I Want You Back
Gabby is devastated and decides to end things with Justin. She goes to the hospital to miscarry, but is told that she’s not pregnant. The doctors tell her that she may have had an abortion, but they can’t be sure. Gabby is so upset and frustrated that she decides to go back to Justin and tell him the truth. Unfortunately, he doesn’t believe her and tells her that he still loves her.
Gabby is a working mom who is not thrilled with her new career choice. She’s long been a stay-at-home mom and she doesn’t see herself as able to handle the demands of an office job.
Mike is still reeling from his divorce, which left him feeling lost and alone. After being fired from his spin class, he decides to take some time for himself and figure out what he wants to do with his life. ..
Julia is struggling to keep her nose above the water in the wake of other influencers. Her sponsorships are resting precariously on a knife-edge and her husband isn’t exactly supportive, especially given they haven’t had sex in over six months.
The three friends decide to enter the competition and end up winning. ..
Justin is determined not to go to the party with Gabby. They haven’t spoken in years and he’s not interested in going back. Gabby is determined to try and convince him to come along, but she’s not sure if he’ll be able to resist the urge to hit it up with her old friends.
The 20 people chosen to take part in the Big Leap production are in for a tough competition. The host of the event confirms that this isn’t an elimination contest, but there will be cuts. ..
The auditions for the new show are absolutely hilarious, with Spiderman, awkwardly romantic twins and more competing together. In the midst of all this though, there are a number of others that get through – including a sex worker. When Justin and Gabby compete, Gabby slips right at the death of their routine which causes her to be dropped. Justin though, flies through to the next round.
As the two main characters argue outside, their private moments are captured by the hungry producers. Julia and her husband have a tense relationship which is quickly recorded by the camera. While this intimate moment is captured, it also has a dramatic outcome.
The next day, Gabby approaches the judges and manages to bag herself another chance. That comes in the form of teaching a disgraced football player how to dance. If she can do that, she’ll be allowed back on the show.
Reggie and Gabby have great chemistry together. Gabby is worried about her weight, but Reggie does a great job making her feel better. Unfortunately, Reggie is also a bit of a loose cannon, which is clear to see when a couple of guys trash-talk him outside. This leads to Reggie beating up the guys, which makes Gabby worry about him. ..
The judges are shocked when Reggie lifts Gabby up and she starts to cry. They’re even more surprised when she starts to sing with the other contestants. The audience is also Applauseing as Reggie struggles to hold back her tears. In the backstage area, Nick decides that Gabby is the star of the show and he’s going to make it so.
The Episode Review
After nearly a year of service interruption, Fox’s latest feel-good dramedy premiered with promising opening chapter. ..
The Big Leap competition is a unique opportunity for young people to experience new and exciting things. Julia and Gabby are both from very different walks of life, but they have something in common: they want to make the world a better place. They’re excited to be part of the Big Leap competition, and they know that it can help them make a difference.
The show’s real stars are Gabby and Reggie. The two have great chemistry on-screen and Reggie’s reassuring nature helps to put Gabby’s mind at ease about her weight. This develops the characters in a compelling way. ..
Gabrielle’s failed audition was a clever move that subverted expectations. ..
This show has a lot of potential and the ending hints that there will be more dancing in upcoming episodes. Let’s hope this one can deliver! ..
