Meanwhile, Wyatt is the textbook definition of a TV military man, with all the fisticuffs and weapon knowledge needed to take on John Wilkes Booth and the like, so his sense of humor is pretty stale.
For the most part, though, these trips aren’t actually as fun as they could or should be, and it’s never really that funny.
Timeless doesn’t seem quite comfortable allowing itself to be a goofy time-travel show, which adds an unevenness that works against the more hectic moments.
And Rufus’ laughs come from how ludicrously stereotypical his smart guy role is; he gets to perform all the impossible tech science needed to save the day.