KenJennings Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) Season two kicks off next week, so I just re-watched season one. If you liked Star Trek in the 90s, give it a shot. I know a lot of folks who were hesitant to try it out because it has a lot of comedy, but it's definitely not "Family Guy in Space". It's much more like Star Trek The Next Generation with a little ironic self-awareness. While it can fall into all the cliches and hammy writing that plague that kind of show; speaking a TNG die-hard, it is probably my single favorite running TV show. It's created with a lot of sincerity and honor for it's genre. I think the Orville is carrying the torch for Star Trek; and while Star Trek Discovery's second season shows promise, it let me down with its first. I can't wait to see what they've got in store for next year. It sounds like they've got a few cast changes coming. I enjoy the Orville's ensemble and there isn't one bad character in the bunch, so I'll be disappointed if we have to lose anyone. UItimately, everyone involved has sounded positive about it, and the first season was awesome; so I expect a lot out of Seth and crew for this year. Anyone else excited for season 2? Edited December 23, 2018 by KenJennings 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Yeah, I eagerly await season two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Good episode to kick off the new season. Nice to see a more character driven bottle show. Interesting to see Jason Alexander stepping into the bartender role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I've enjoyed the first two episodes. Same vibe as last season so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Last week's was a strange episode for sure, but at it's heart, had a good story. Uncomfortable as it got, it served the characters well and moved the ball forward. As far as I know, this episode was a holdover from the previous season. This week should mark the real tonal debut for season two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Tonight's was one of the best episodes of the series. A bittersweet, well balanced character piece. And a Krill episode next week... Good things coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I enjoy this show. Episode 2 made me squirm a little. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Very good episode this week. I hope Halston Sage isn't leaving for good. I really like her character. The character played by Patrick Warburton should be a fun replacement though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Really, really loved tonight's episode. That ending was exactly what I need from TV now. For a show to commit to its principles- for the characters to do the right thing, overwhelmingly against the odds... it's really inspiring. Where every other show on TV seems to be running toward pragmatic, glum anti-heroism (at best), the Orville is standing its ground with a message of hope and optimism. 10/10, and The Orville is back in its groove. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Great episode. Quickly becoming the best thing Seth MacFarlane has ever done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Answer me one thing.....is the series better than the trailer?....because that was about as funny as throat cancer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Answer me one thing.....is the series better than the trailer?....because that was about as funny as throat cancer. Yes, if you're talking about the original trailer for the first season from last year. They portrayed it as being too funny. I guess with Seth MacFarlane being on it they wanted to make it look like Family Guy in space since he's so well known for that show. Even he didn't like the original trailers for it. There is humor on the show but it's put in the right spots. Overall, it's a very well written show with solid performances. It's much more serious than funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosher Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Seth loves Star Trek and it shows. There's very little comedy, and I think the comedy is only there because it's how he got the thing green lit. It's obvious he'd rather do the whole show straight. Do NOT watch this for comedy. As a comedy it sucks. As SF in the spirit of Star Trek it is excellent. Seth's not even a good actor. But his respect for Trek had made The Orville a winner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 Tonight's episode had a really interesting premise, but felt a little overambitious. I didn't care for the out and out shootout toward the end, which apparently resulted in zero consequences. It all felt rushed to it's conclusion. Not a bad episode, by any means; but it was structurally one of The Orville's weaker entries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Ok, watched a couple of episodes of this and have to say I was pleasantly surprised It makes it all the more puzzling why they shot that Godawful trailer which wasn't representative of the show at all. Saying that, it's average at best, and I'll be in no hurry to watch more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyta Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Can't see what's so good about it? My SIL raved about it so we watched an episode right before New Year's at her house. It is obvious they like Star Trek but it is a pale imitation and the cast is Meh for me. Guess it might be time for a binge watch of B5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) Ok, that was probably the funniest episode of The Orville to date. It was silly, yet still carried weight for the development of the characters. Excellent use of the actors, and top notch writing this week. A total callback to the TNG episode "In Theory", but maybe even more well done. And one of my favorite people was seen in it... not just heard. Edited February 1, 2019 by KenJennings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Great Conclusion. The Orville's "Best of Both World's" moment. The stakes were high, everything was pretty much predictable, and everything was well executed. Nothing is lost in the predictable moments of this show. You know exactly where it's going, and when you get there, it's entirely fulfilling. It's like a perfectly balanced Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich. Nothing is going to shake you to your core, but it never lets you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 I love the way the Orville is remaining focused on the characters. The subplot last night with Bortus and Klyden taking up smoking had me rolling. These characters are really whole, and they're entirely relatable. Seth has done an incredible job creating such a welcoming and comfortable universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Never heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosher Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 The longer Orville lasts the more Seth's obvious intention to create another Trek series bears out. I honestly believe that he'd scrap the stupid humor entirely if the channel would let him. It's at its best when it is serious. The acting is fairly poor on the whole, but the stories are pure Trek. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Never heard of it. And now you have. It's currently in its second season. Do you know the cartoon Family Guy? The creator of that, Seth MacFarlane, created The Orville. Just a very good but different take on the Star Trek theme. It has some humor in it but its not overdone and is put in the right spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) This show is so good. There is nothing like it on modern TV. It's thoughtful, lovable, vivid, funny and it looks just great. Tonight's episode was an absolute chicken dinner in my book. Edited April 12, 2019 by KenJennings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I almost posted this in Star Trek since we have been talking New Horizons there. Some thing felt off for me with season 3 a.k.a. New Horizons, I find some of the criticism a bit harsh but on point quite a bit. Warning: the source is a conservative website so if you're quick to soil your panties skip it. https://thefederalist.com/2022/08/25/the-orvilles-sanctimony-switch-up-in-new-horizons-falls-flat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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