The Orville is one of my favorite shows on television. It is so funny to me how I remember loathing the first episode. It had some bonkers sex jokes, goofy, out of place humor and just didn't feel even to me. It has changed dramatically (specifically late season one, going into season two) and is telling some phenomenal stories on various forms of social commentary. I really enjoy this show and honestly, the change is for the BETTER. Thanks as usual to everyone for supporting me. It means a lot. Special shoutout to all those who support me on Patreon. My world goes around because of you! See you soon, Tots! - Mr. Tot

@monkeyzorr3090

Жыл бұрын

I could never support anyone that didn't love _The Orville_ from the start

@NaterTot

Жыл бұрын

@@monkeyzorr3090 well, hope you support me☺️

@eyden1562

Жыл бұрын

"So... It's an... anti-banana ray, we need no longer fear the banana." "does it work on all fruit?" "What about salads?" I was hooked, lmfao. That first season had me busting a gut, and the series has only gotten better. Lol

@garrissherman2859

Жыл бұрын

I never really had a big issue with the humor. At first there were a few places where it was definitely out of place but as it went on I think they had a pretty damn good balance of it and I kind of miss it to be honest. I feel like Seth had a great talent of putting humor in while maintaining the seriousness of the episode. No more hermit the frog on his desk. He will be missed by me at least.

@boss-anova

Жыл бұрын

The Orville S3 is the shittiest version of star trek that could have ever been concieved

Maybe I'm the only one, but I've LOVED The Orville since the first episode.

@einsteinalb75

Жыл бұрын

You're not

@HeatherSpoonheim

Жыл бұрын

I loved it from the start, but loved it the most as it was transitioning from comedy to more mainstream sci fi. I still like it, but my favorite episodes still had more of a comedy vibe.

@Fletchman1313

Жыл бұрын

Nope, me too. And I've grown to love it even more. This 3rd season has really gotten deeper into things, and the stories and the acting have been bumped up (heck, we saw a Moclan cry).

@Ripcord303

Жыл бұрын

Same. The first season had a very serious tone in many episodes.

@herrikudo

Жыл бұрын

Between its lack of focus, its preachy woke nonsense messaging shoved down viewers throats, its awful writing, and its terrible actors, you might as well just watch stargate.

Orville is closer to capturing the original spirit of Star Trek than Discovery and Piccard. Paramount made a huge mistake declining McFarlen when he wanted to be their show runner.

@Leto2ndAtreides

Жыл бұрын

Although Strange New Worlds does really well. You should check it out if you haven't.

@kanton4108

Жыл бұрын

That wasn't the intention of Picard. Picard did exactly what it was wanting to do. Discovery however, that was just abused by too many cooks in the kitchen who couldn't agree on how the show should steer.

@nel1962

Жыл бұрын

Seth loved TNG and it shows with The Orville. He has essentially continued making that show in his own mold. There's a real place for that, especially for fans of TNG who wanted more. BUT, there's also a need for Star Trek to move beyond TNG and I think we need that was well. The Paramount shows have their problems and sometimes try too hard to be a different flavor of Trek but I think they are starting to figure it out, especially with Strange New Worlds.

@ethanv7330

Жыл бұрын

Sorry but no, this is an off brand star trek. It's no better.

@Young_Star

Жыл бұрын

@@ethanv7330 I didnt say it was better than TNG or DS9. I said he is doing a better job than the people Paramount chose to head Star Trek. My point is that if they would have accepted Seth as the show runner of the franchise, modern ST would have been better than what we got.

I was absolutely crushed in the episode where Gordon gets stuck for 10 years in the past, and the outcome of the episode. Seriously the best Orville episode. I would like a little more comedy for this series, but not by much. Absolutely fantastic Season.

@orangutantapioca1530

Жыл бұрын

Overall, I miss the comedy, but I think that the greater story unfolding in-universe is enough reason to be more toned down and serious. I mean, they are constantly reminded of how screwed they are if the Kaylons attack again. They run into issue after issue within The Union, and their old enemy the Krill are back to being a major problem. I miss the comedy, but I’m hoping that if/when things slow down it can return, even if it remains a bit more somber overall after everything the crew has been through.

@That_AMC_Guy

Жыл бұрын

@@orangutantapioca1530 I miss the comedy as well. Why fill your cast with so many comedic actors only to have them NOT practise their craft? Just seems..... silly.

@Write-Stuff

Жыл бұрын

You and me both. I hope that Gordon timeline somehow survived and that we'll see them all again. Awesome username, by the way.

@deanneely3443

Жыл бұрын

@@That_AMC_Guy Because a great actor can perform many different roles and enjoy being able to do more, with their talents, than the same thing over and over.

@sammiller6631

Жыл бұрын

@@That_AMC_Guy maybe the comedic actors want to stretch their wings a bit with something new?

I still think it's possible to squeeze in some lighthearted moments when the pacing is slow enough to justify it, but I love how great Seth does as a serious writer.

@Custerd1

Жыл бұрын

Star Trek did it without ruining its rep. Totally possible.

@Volyren

Жыл бұрын

Season 3 seemed too heavy though. And the promise of exploration never happened. Instead, we revisit all of season 1 and 2's plots, episode by episode as if they are being re-done. The writing is top tier and there are no technical faults, but it does get a bit boring at times. Just sprinkle in some alien fart jokes. What set orville apart from trek is that, at its core, trek is never believable. The characters are too rigid and perfect. *No one* would spend their downtime reading a 400 year old vulcan philosophy book. More likely, they'd synthesize a pot brownie, then reprogram Data to dab every time he said "Yes, Captain."

I have loved the Orville since season 1 episode 1! Half way thru the pilot, I said aloud, “it’s Star Trek!” (Which I know that it isn’t, but it is a brilliant pastiche), and I have been hooked ever since. I think that the Orville has really hit its stride in Season 3! It is taking itself more seriously, with the comedy still present but toned down, and less frequently used, which I think makes the jokes that are there even funnier! This show has found its footing, and is able to play in the sandbox that it built for maximum value. The first two seasons were almost best split into four half seasons, with each half season being better than the half season before it. Now, season 3 is outstanding! I want several more seasons of this show, and I hope that they renew it for more seasons!

@davidbentley1012

Жыл бұрын

While I was thinking of the comment I wished to write, I read yours. You say it beautifully. I especially agree with your "four half seasons" description. As a fan of TOS Star Trek. I was pleased Orville had the episodic format without a heavy story arc through out each season, but with the subtle character development to keep me interested. Season three has become so good and at times so intense I don't think I could binge watch it, I need it small doses to keep me from od'ing off the edge of my seat! I also agree several more seasons are required. The Orville is on track to be included as some of the best Sci-fi to ever hit the small screen!

@davidmacphee3549

Жыл бұрын

@@davidbentley1012 Great comment but don't we all have big screens now?

@davidbentley1012

Жыл бұрын

@@davidmacphee3549 I suppose we do. However, and I can't speak for everyone, but my television is still significantly smaller than a theater's screen.😜

@davidmacphee3549

Жыл бұрын

@@davidbentley1012 Yes, inches not feet but every inch matters when you're having fun! In 1980, I bought a 14 inch Sony Trinitron. The picture quality for it's time was outstanding and hard to believe ! It was also perfect for my Atari Computer that I used to write fun games for my family. A few months ago, I disposed of my 55 inch Rear Projection TV I clung on for ages and ages. (I could do my own service repairs). Little did I know just how far the Technology had changed. With the Pandemic, and no real research, I ordered a TV by the web. For less than $500 comes a 4K "Smart" TV. Big, Flat and light. It has a computer in it! I found out that I no longer needed a Cable company at all so cancelled that mostly because at my senior age, I have no patience for TV ads and fixed broadcasting of random junk. I soon found out that my PC was completely compatible with it to mate them as one. A compact antenna at my 10th Story window brings in plenty of on air signals that I will probably never watch. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth too! Takes external Hard drives. A tenth of what I paid for the TV before it. What was I stalling for? It's about a forty incher. P.S. I can also do my Photoshop art on it. Whoopie!

@fyrhtu81

Жыл бұрын

I personally didn't say "it's Star Trek!" I said "It's what all those shows parading around in the rotting corpse of Star Trek should be!"

I really miss the humor of previous seasons but the production quality has gotten better in season 3.

I think the change works within the show too. It started off as a crew of explorers that didn't have to take themselves or their mission too seriously. But through a series of events they have found themselves at the forefront of the most important mission the galaxy has ever seen and they have adapted accordingly. I love that character development for all of them. They stay true to their lighthearted explorers selves whilst also growing and showing that they are on the Orville because of their particular exceptionalism.

Retired Military here, and watching the Orville is what I hope future space exploration would be. the quips, the off handed comments...its like real life. Plus its one of the best Sci Fi TV shows on now or for a long while.

@davidmacphee3549

Жыл бұрын

No Dystopia, finally!

@anthonydeakin3834

Жыл бұрын

I agree Tom, I was in the Fire Service in the UK and know that a group of people that work together will joke around and take the piss. Maybe that’s why I love The Orville so much

@radubataran4835

Жыл бұрын

Were you in the Space Force???

@tomgallant9253

Жыл бұрын

@@radubataran4835 LOL, no. 25yrs Navy

@nicewoman-8888

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. ;)

The reason Stargate worked so well was it's writing and humour, the Orville season 3 has matched Stargate winning formula. For me The Orville has tapped into the magic of late 90's early 00's Scifi. Something that is clearly missing in modern Sci-fi like Trek. All good shows from yesteryear that went on to run for over 7 seasons found their feet by the 3rd season, let's hope the Orville gets renewal and spin offs in the future.

@jerrychesan1936

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@sid2112

Жыл бұрын

That's... really well put. Succinct. Nicely done.

@davyboy9397

Жыл бұрын

Let's hope it doesn't pull a Star Trek Original Series : ( it's so good (like the original series)

@davidmacphee3549

Жыл бұрын

It took me a long time to get around to ST: Enterprise. (I was waiting for the return of The Orville) By the 3rd season, it got REALLY good! T-Pol was much more enjoyable and now a lead character. The 4th season final episode was an insult to everyone. Whoever decided to cancel the show deserves a big fat, Kick in the A*S

@ethanv7330

Жыл бұрын

Sorry but Stargate Sg1 >>> Orville. Nothing wrong with Orville, but it never took it's tech or overarching storytelling serious enough.

I think Seth has always wanted this show to be a tribute to Gene Roddenberry and the ideals he set forth with Star Trek. The surprise is how wonderful it's really been to see Seth mature as a writer to the point where it can still be humorous and exciting but he can also hold attention with a very human story in almost every episode. This is terrific stuff that I feel has come to full fruition in season 3, thanks to the move to hulu, and I hope there are many more years and explorations, both of the galaxy and the human experience, to come

I loved the first season. I kind of needed that light heart comedy.

Personally, I liked the humor. I was concerned they were trying to out "trek" Star Trek by eliminating that humor, But after what I've seen for this 3rd season I can understand why they felt they needed to downplay that part of the show. I hope it's not gone forever and entirely. I'll still need An occasional comic bit.

@katieell4084

Жыл бұрын

First, "personally" does not belong in the first sentence because it can be deleted without changing the meaning. Second, I think what happened here was McFarlane figured he had a better chance getting the show made if he sold it as built around the humor that made him famous and he intended to scale that jokiness back if things went well so he could make the show he really wanted to - a lovely sci-fi series with elements he admires from successful shows.

@kevinm.8682

Жыл бұрын

@@katieell4084 Your entire first sentence was unnecessary and confrontational. I'm not your child or your student. Stick to expressing your opinion and keep your critiques of others to yourself, K?

@katieell4084

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinm.8682 It's endlessly entertaining that people who put zero thought into how they express themselves verbally are the ones who are the most touchy about negative feedback. If you care, why not just do it right in the first place? I believe in you, kiddo!

It is amazing, I cannot express how great it is compared to current day star trek. Simply amazing characters, compelling story, and occassionally deep stories with high emotional impact.

Twice in a lifetime was one of the greatest episodes of sci-fi I have seen in a long time. The issues, the moral questions, the pain and all of it, was just done so well.

Also, I think we can all agree that the actors have really been bringing their A-game in this latest season. There hasn't been a single episode recently where I haven't seen at least one performance that I felt was award-worthy 😊

@cmbaz1140

Жыл бұрын

I also noticed that...

@mikewrathell280

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I especially like the nuance displayed by Issac.

@davidmacphee3549

Жыл бұрын

@@mikewrathell280 This show uses a LOT of rehearsing. Everyone involved in the show is also a Big Fan! The actors truly Love and admire each other!

@BlazingOwnager

Жыл бұрын

While we only have 10 episodes, it was sort of like 10 Orville movies in terms of scope, production value and quality (not to mention length).

@bryanholden6855

Жыл бұрын

They are all great - except Seth. Sorry but he just isn't in the same league. IMO of course.

Ensign Burke and Isaac's scene at the end of the 7th episode nearly brought a tear to my eye. Her monologue was phenomenal and his reply made it even better. Amazing show.

@darrennew8211

Жыл бұрын

And the acting is good. Look at "Strange New Worlds" then Orville, and tell me SNW has better acting. Now describe the personalities of anyone in SNW without mentioning rank or whatever, then do the same on Orville. The people are just so much better.

I love this show so much 😭 great video!

Season 3 episode 9 was amazing! I really hope Disney makes a couple more seasons.

The one thing that the first season did that I thought was good was to stress that the characters had realistic flaws and personalities that weren't just cookie cutter images of one another. Being locked up in a ship that has no humorous times or unexpected practical jokes between fellow crew members would quickly create a group of self destructive psychopaths that would justify the Kaylon desire for extermination of biologic beings. With times as grim as what the Union is facing, the need for humor, even gallows or toilet humor may be just what is needed to help pull them through.

IDK how people complain about the little humor in season 1 and 2. The show was never a comedy or a parody, it had great storylines, great acting, real science and often a very serious tone. We need a little light heartedness. Enough serious stuff going on in the world already.

Don't you get it, we don't want to see social commentary on our shows, we have enough of this shit on social and mainstream media. I was Orville fan, now I'm not anymore. Same for Expanse, sadly :/

I love how The Orville had evolved and developed since season 1. I was excited when it started and years later it is one, if not, my favorite show. It has a little bit of everything from comedy to action, but with season 3, I felt and lot more heartfelt moments that really hit you in the feels. This is easily a series that could have 10 seasons if they wanted to. If we don't get a season 4, season 3 went off as a perfect goodbye.

Now that 3rd season is based on "THE MESSAGE" it kind of sucks, hoping it gets back to what it was and not focusing on "THE MESSAGE"

@NaterTot

Жыл бұрын

It had a message before, don’t you think?

@n0tfunnyHaHa

Жыл бұрын

@@NaterTot Yes it had a few different messages in season 1 and 2, but in season 3 they are now pushing "THE MESSAGE," watch some The Critical Drinker movie reviews or some form of Red Pill content to understand a bit more about the differences.

@monkeyzorr3090

Жыл бұрын

@@n0tfunnyHaHa there is no message, you're just not used to well-written shows

Yesterday’s episode 07/28/22 was light years from where the show began and as the show keeps getting better, I hope it continues for a few more years

Orville is the show we wanted ... not the recent BS we got from that other franchise in recent years.

@darthbog2125

Жыл бұрын

chill

I did the same thing I thought the first two episodes were abysmal. But then it changed and I mean for the better with that more serious tone. I never dreamed I'd love a TV show the way I love that show.

I watched the first 2 episodes when it came out, but it didn’t really hold my interest. I finally tried it again as season 2 came out and actually really enjoyed it. However the tone in season 3 has shifted DRAMATICALLY, but in a really good way. The world we live in is messy and I’ve always appreciated this show as a more realistic/down to earth representation of what future humanity would actually be like. Which means you’re going to have big moral issues to deal with. It’s done really well in the show and I think it sends a great message to the audience.

It is always nice to see a show 'grow up'. Even without the FX budget, the writing and acting has improved. OMFSM, DOLLY PARTON! Back in the day 'City on the edge of forever' was noted for a female star giving her best. And now we have Dolly playing a short but important roll. I have watched 'Strange New Worlds' and 'Orville' and to be honest I think 'Orville' has been better. And oddly SNW went more comedy than Orville this year. And yeah, when watching S1 of 'Orville' I was a bit dissapointed, and yet there was some GREAT moments. As some peeps have said "Orville is the BEST Star Trek Show this Year" Live long, and fangasm.

@The_Zilli

Жыл бұрын

anyone with a functioning brain will say Orville is not only the best Star Trek Show this Year but quite possibly the best Trek show of all time if it is able to continue to say 7 years so we can compare it to DS9 and TNG.

@katieell4084

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being honest and for telling us you were about to be honest. It's good to know, otherwise we'll just assume you're lying for no reason.

The Orville is starting to have a preachy feel to like the original trek did back in the 60s . It takes guts to make a show like that in today's climate. My hope is MacFarlane doesn't get culture canceled in the process.

They promoted season one as a "parody" of star trek, and now season 3 is basically star trek

And what makes Orville and its stories so great, is McFarlin does it in the Original Star Trek style. The Main message starts off being an Undertone of the story, instead of BAM, here it is, Like or not. And the show working out as if the B or C half of the story, instead of keeping it as the Main drive.

My favorite episode, for political commentary, was the one where the citizens of the entire planet were wearing "Like/Dislike" buttons, and their success depended on collecting enough Likes, and enough Dislikes meant lobotomy. Twitter, anyone? The most perfect aspect of it was taking the crew-member on a World-Wide "Apology Tour" in hopes of erasing some Dislikes. Sound familiar?

@paulgleaton9483

Жыл бұрын

My wife hates science fiction, but even she thought that was an interesting episode.

@space_girloz7077

Жыл бұрын

yep. just gave you an upvote.

Throughout the first two seasons it felt like Seth was slowly transitioning from focusing on goofy comedy to focusing on more serious storytelling. Every episode felt more and more like old school Star Trek than the previous one. I ever since season 2 ended, I had figured that he pitched it to fox as a comedy in order to get it picked up, and planned to make it more serious as time went on. I still love the first two seasons, but 3 is definitely my favorite so far.

The Family Guy style marketing is what kept me from the show for so long. I was so pleasantly surprised when I started it

This third season is really good, perhap it started as a homage/humor show, but it has evolved quite a lot and I love it

Idk, that Salad line just gets me.

@katieell4084

Жыл бұрын

And McFarlane's delivery of that line.

I liked season 1 and 2 better. I don't think the show would become just another 'family guy' series. I think handling difficult issues with humor is a unique way to smooth things out. And that's why it had a very unique place on market. They were also very good at showing difficult issues from multiple sides, which they still do and that's why this show's still brilliant. But I really miss the humor which balanced the heavy issues in season 1 and 2. I think we need this in our society, rather discuss difficult topics with a smile and a laugh rather than with anger and frown (which is also necessary at times).

AWESOME SHOW !!!! THANK YOU FOR POSTING

I personally love this show from the first season and have been along for the ride each season since, I think this show has real legs and is built to last this third season is above and beyond some of the actual Star Trek shows ( lower decks is my fav) STSNW is my second but it use to be the Orville 2nd 2 more episodes to go , I look forward to see even more growth for the 4th S.

@The_Zilli

Жыл бұрын

I actually hate to say this but if it continues at it's current pace, itll be better than anything Trek has put out. Excluding the new stuff because we all know that the new Trek is just pure trash.

@thecat5872

Жыл бұрын

@@The_Zilli I hope your right I need a 4th season also STSNW is just great a real throwback to OG ST

@The_Zilli

Жыл бұрын

@@thecat5872 sorry however I cannot support a show thatuses Jan 6 as reasons for WW3 or shut my brain off when poor logic is employed like being able to walk onto the hull of a starship in plain clothes. I also am very aware of the political marxist propaganda that both Picard and STD tried to shove down our throats so with the same people being involved with SNW, I expect the same thing. All they did was lower the bar so much with the first couple of shows that just by putting out a somewhat competent show in comparison would get people "excited" about it however when you're being used to getting smelly sh*t all the time and this time the sh*t isnt as smelly you'll take that as a win. Sorry but to me, it's still sh*t.

@thecat5872

Жыл бұрын

@@The_Zilli opinions vary

@The_Zilli

Жыл бұрын

@@thecat5872 of course they do, doesnt mean that they're right ;)

someone commented that the show is not as funny as before. i definitely agree. i watched 3 straight episodes of season 3 two days ago and i was so depressed i couldn't watch anymore.

The Orville turned from Comedy to true Sci-Fi TV series and I love It even more now.

Season 1 Orville is what made the show so different from any other basic space show and even now they keep that which shows how the show evolved yet kept its own feeling which is what I like the most about it

the third season hit hard on an emotional level, which I did not expect. Topa's journey, Gordon's wife & child that existed and kinda didn't (I always wanted them to give Scott Grimes more screen time and a love story - and they did! It made me very happy but also sad), the relationship between the crew members, Kelly's decision to bring them all back together, the relationship between Claire & Isaac, everything I wanted and more :) One of the best (underrated) shows

im on ep 5 of season 1 and i dont like how fast the plot of the episodes feel :/ aside from that i really dig it but... do the rest of the episodes feel like that?

The season we have now is a lot closer to how Seth Macfarlane wanted The Orville to be, to begin with... but because it had to avoid direct rip off of Star Trek, it had to be sold as a parody... and too many people still think of the show as that to this very day and even get annoyed there is less over the top humor this season. I find it very odd when that was what was often dismissed in the first season. I like where things are at, but maybe a bit more humor spreadout is not a bad thing but not 4th wall breaking humor like a family guy episode. The show is reaching the potential I always wanted to be more like the show it is obviously the most strongly influenced by... 90's era Star Trek. And people are complaining and even leaving the show in some cases... this fandom is so weird sometimes.

The orville in this new Hulu season is feeling alot more like a cross between STNG and DS9. DS9 being my #1 ST experience... Better scripts with the more crew interactions and character arc common in DS9. Plus seth has some of the writers from STNG and DS9 onboard fully now.

The Orville and its endearing characters with good writing is just great sci fi. Sure there were a few silly plot episodes like urinating once a year for Moclans, and some antics like Mr Potato Head on the robot, however most episodes in season 2 and 3 were very solid and among the best in sci fi of series out there. Hoping for renewal and more seasons. (oh, and instead of 10 episodes at 1 hr. 10 minutes each in S-3, I would rather get 15 episodes at 45 minutes just so I can watch more of them week to week. Hooked on Orville!!).

Your not the only one, I really enjoyed family guy when I was a young man, but being married for 15 years and three kids, my tastes have changed. And the orville in the new season changed with me

@katieell4084

Жыл бұрын

*You're

Just announced that Disney+ has picked up all three seasons, which could mean new seasons on Disney itself. Imagine this show, with its stellar writing AND Disney money?

@davidmacphee3549

Жыл бұрын

You Betcha !

The time travel episode with Gordon’s family was great scifi

@katieell4084

Жыл бұрын

I thought it was really brilliant that he ended up with the woman he fell in love with in that earlier episode. Such a great show.

I am an old guy weaned on STO. I love the direction Seth and crew have taken it and I really hope it continues. Seth does a remarkale job at drama...

I can’t believe how great this show is

@NaterTot

Жыл бұрын

Better than it should be!

I love this show. It is the best thing streaming today. #renewtheorville

@Yersobe

Жыл бұрын

“Ahem” Solar Opposites?

I've never seen a full episode, only clips. Most of them humorous which cracked me up. It's genius.

I loved it from the very beginning. I was sold from the trailer already

I cant agree with you enough -- I was so close to turning away for good because of the humor. I used to like family guy, but Its grown tiresome and seemed ... just out of place in this show. Now, to me, this is the only sci fi I will watch. I really love it.

The humor is pretty much gone in season 3, and what they do have generally falls flat. The only thing that had me cracking up, was Talla and John's relationship. That final scene that left him black and blue after sex made me laugh so much my sides hurt.

Now this is start trek not the bs they give us in discovery this show is just bliss to watch screw the critics compared to any shows lately this is the best

Orville's first episode is the best 'first episode' that ever aired. "Sorry, still learning names." is such a clever joke. Because their audience is new to the show, they definitely still don't know about the characters. The delivery of that joke was so brilliant, yet subtle.

I remember loving the part where the navigator was showing Cpt Seth the ship... while drinking beer. Sold me on it. (1st episode).

The S3 episode with Gordon being left back in time with his "family" and not wanting to leave... that episode was excellent. Plus, this season is the last time we will ever hear voice over from Norm Macdonald(RIP).

I love season 3 show upgrades, but bring back a lil more comedy too. Like season 1 & 2. You can do both

S2 was GOLD.

It's crazy how so many people, after watching season 3, said it lowered in quality which I honestly can't see why. It was a great send off to the series, yet still left off some things that could still be explored later on. The series tonal shift wasn't even that bad, and it was to be expected as they had to close off a lot more of the serious undertons from pervious seasons. In my opinion, it was a good season overall.

If you asked me what my least favorite episode of season 3 is, it would take me a day to figure out an answer because they all have been really good.

I love this new Orville, In fact I like it better than all the NEW Star Trek shows.

I have loved it from the beginning but I couldn’t be happier where we are with it now! This is quickly turning into a favourite to me that leaves me feeling new emotions every episode. 👍

Love your style of reviews! :D Got a sub.

@NaterTot

Жыл бұрын

That means the world to me. Thank you!

This show is now perfect and I want another season so bad.

As Ed began to venture more into the galaxy and relationships developed it is logical that the contwxt grew tense which made the chsnge quite smooth, noticeable but smooth

Storys of Transhumanism and Transexuality have existed from early SciFi so in that sense the Orville is no different, however its timing and handling of these topics is dubious once you are aware we have been pushed in a certain direction with such entertainment for decades by global interests, while they are not bad episodes they do signal a particular demographic. The Orville is already a large part of SciFi and so the ethos and episodes in question will have an effect on an increasing number over time contributing to the plans to soften us up for invasive tech and gender fluidity.

Its dark and depressing. If i wanted that i watch all the new Star Trek bull they have. Being a comedy is what made it stand out

I miss the old show. Season 3 had too much social justice warrior in it. I get bombarded with that every time I open my tablet or phone.

I've never actually watched The Orville, but, for some reason, I've recently started watching Orville clips on KZread. It looks interesting.

I really dont get ppl complaining about the humor in S1. It's not like Marvel where the joke derived the scene of its tension. Also it wasn't like the jokes messed with the plot. They had to make a difference with Star Trek in some way so it's not just Trek rip off. Sure alot of the jokes didn't land, but at least it wasn't annoying. The jokes weren't some improvised bullshit(like Thor) only the actors find funny, but all of it had setup and payoffs. Also Orville still has jokes. Very good ones actually.

The “Monopoly on Grief” line was so goooood

When the Orville was first announced I thought it would be nothing more than ”Family Guy in Space.” But as the series progressed I found that slap stick humor was kept to a minimum. This was especially true in season 2 & 3, and I appreciated that.

Yup noticed everything you pointed out. And, I agree about the interpretation of the message being different on every belief. Best example is Topa. The Left can interpret them in their one way, but the Right can also interpret it in their favor the other way. However, I do kind of lament the amount of humor lost, though it's still OK.

It's important to note that TNG, DS9, Vger, and Disco all didn't hit their stride until season 3. Can you imagine 7 seasons of The Orville?

I, and a number of my friends, tend to say that The Orville is more like Star Trek than Star Trek currently is. I have noticed it's gotten more serious, but the storytelling is superb and highly reminiscent of ultimate Star Trek. The show did well w/character development w/out spending too much time on it and patiently worked its plots and subplots while exploring and showcasing social issues that made it thought-provoking instead of invasive.

I had a similar experience and enjoyed it so much more with the new direction. I would appreciate more seasons.

I have been re-watching seasons 1 and 2 of the Oroville lately because I missed the humor. The humor was the only thing that made the Orville a more creative, clever, and unique sci-fi franchise then Star Trek and Black Mirror that it's trying to copy off of. I used to watch the Orville because it was a comfort show to me. It would distract me from the real life problems we were facing socially, politically and economically.. and just to have that constant reminder in your face during season 3 was just painful. The show now has good action, and very good editing, acting, but overall it's whole plot of intense action goes nowhere and overall it's very boring to watch when you're expecting some smiles out of the season. I like the fact that the show is trying to experiment with its perimeters. But with all franchises they just never really work out. The humor in the shorter episodes What drew the first fan base to the Orville to begin with, and to have that just change in a heartbeat is just depressing to me. Also the show in season 3 keeps beating a dead horse with some of its topics. Such as time travel, changing the timeline, etc. And also self keeps putting the matters of suicide and politics in his shows. Like is this man okay? He first experimented all of this in Family Guy , and now he's pushing it into the Orville. Isaac who can't feel and hurts himself? Wow ok... Just saying I miss the comedy, the original theme, Alara. And there's really no real character development at all for some of its characters. Look at Talla for example, instead of having an episode of her own to where we can see more of her develop and change and grow throughout the entire season we instead get a thing with her and John. Which went no where, despite giving me the comedy I craved.

@The_Zilli

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sorry you feel that way but as someone who has unplugged completely from Hollywood because of all of their propaganda I can get where you're coming from. However I find for me with the Orville that the topics tha they touch on, while they are everyday ones just like original Trek, it is done tastefully and does not promote an outright agenda. There have been a few times in which I fully expected the writers and the episode to follow the usual trope that Hollywood enjoys telling lately only to be pleasantly surprised by exceptional storytelling and great acting. If you're complaining about social, poltiical, economical and time travel episodes, then perhaps the issue isnt with Orville but rather this type of show in general, as it's in the same vein as TNG, ToS, DS9 and even Battlestar Galatica. But if you're looking for a scifi show that will allow you to truly escape the dredges of today's bullshit, then may I suggest you watch Stargate SG1 and Atlantis. First season, little rough for SG1 but stick it through, it lasted 10 years for a reason. And if you have already watched it, then may I suggest you rewatch it as Ive done countless times ;)

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@@The_Zilli thank you very much for your recommendations! They sound very interesting and maybe one day thanks to your word I will give him a watch if I ever find the time. I may be a little harsh on the Orville I just really miss the comedy yet I still wanted to be renewed because this is one of the best shows I've ever seen.

Season 3 has been a complete let down. Instead of focusing on telling a good story and holding on to what made it great fun to watch it has become a soap box for the writer to preach *beat us over the head* with his/her 's version of morality and ethics.

No, no the change in there show was not for the better. They did everything that they're doing in the third season for 2 seasons already. The difference between then and now is that it used to be discussed, not preached. It used to be fun and light hearted, not self absorbed and dramatic. It used to have humor, now it's just depressing. It used to be well written, and have a tightly constructed narrative with intelligent, well written characters. This season has thrown literally all of that out the window to hear 3 characters bitching about bullshit for no reason while the whole crew goes out of its way to make the worst decisions possible. And backpedal the development of other characters. Now, you give me one god damn reason for this that isn't Disney, because 2 seasons tell me seth MacFarlane can write.

I loved the first two seasons….New Horizons blows them out of the water. If this doesn’t get picked up for season 4, I’ll be baffled

I love how he is handling the social and political commentary. He presents it in a way that you may not even realize what it is you're watching, and lets you decide what's right for yourself. Star Trek used to be this way, but now there is nothing subtle about it, they are shoving morality down their viewers throats and telling them what to think, and throwing in things just to check boxes.

I need to rewatch everything so I can go into Season 3 with my knowledge refreshed, but there was an episode from the first two seasons where they found this phone from the 21st century and used it to explore this woman's life - that was some amazing storytelling. I don't mind the humor. Having been in the military for 20 years, I can tell you that if we stood up a Starfleet, that humor would be in space with us.

McFarlane might not have been able to sell The Orville as a genuine Sci-fi Adventure series; Studios would have dismissed it as "same-old same-old". His decision to pitch it as a spoof was a brilliant way to get his foot through the door. The Orville has really hit its stride, as a solid Sci-fi franchise.

I do hope they keep some of the comedy. It's a perfect mix.

Yes, I , too quit watching the first episode half way through and walked away. About a year later, someone convinced me to give it another go, and while I still found it off putting, I did as she asked and stayed with it and I'm glad I did, after the 4th or 5th episode, the. humor was more balanced and I was on board and binged the first season to catch up to the second. This season, though, has been stellar. I freakin hated Klyden and then all of a sudden, he almost had me crying. Same with Charley, her one-note treatment of Isaac got really old really fast, then she went and did what she did. Those kind of character arcs are what we love about storytelling. I want to see how Teleya's arc ends, will she or won't she evolve beyond her present mindset? I mean if Kaylon Primary can 'see the light', maybe she'll do something noble. Or not. I'm really looking forward to finding out. I hope this show has a few more seasons, I'm not ready for it to end.

The third season is hands down their best season so far. The character arc of Charly Burke is absolutely brilliant and meaningful. I have always liked Star Trek, watched every episode of every series, but I’ve never once been as invested in a season as Season 3 of the Orville. The writing and acting…I wish all tv was this good.

Twice in a Lifetime was the best episode this season. Ed and Gordon's conflict was genuine and deepened the character's personalities. Ed Mercer was merciless in enforcing the Union Rules and preserving the time stream calling on Gordan to kill his son and family in the time stream Gordan had traveled. Ed and Kelly would use the ship's security officer to physically remove Gordan from his wife and family home. My only critique was the final end once Gordan is returned to Orville and the three of them are drinking. It seems Ed and Kelly have intact memories of the repeated trips through time, while Gordan has no recollection of his family. I would have preferred a final shot of the usual happy & Go lucky Gordan leaving the room and whispering his son's name while alone in a moment of remorse.

With the Orville moving to Disney+ on August 10th (all 3 seasons, so far) it's hard to say whether or not it'll be renewed for a 4th season - which I hope it is. I also hope that Disney allows Seth to continue the excellent storytelling which he brought to season 3, which just ended today. (8-4-22)

Im a bit confused. Do you like the third season or dislike the third season? I think Orville is great. The third season has been a great joy to watch.

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I love it. I am sorry if that came off confusing.

I’m so loving this series !!!! I am so rdy for that next season already!

Not really, it's just you. Show was always a great interplay between comedy and drama. You just have to have enough heart to notice.

Your not the only one ,our Members from Arrowsmith Station Star Trek fan club love the show, characters, etc..

You know, I'm getting the feeling you don't really understand the situation Seth MacFarlane was in when the Orville was first created. The Orville was always supposed to be a show centred around social, political, ethical and moral issues. But.. MacFarlane was seen as a comedian and encountered trouble escaping this stereotype he was getting forced into.. Selling the Orville as a modern version of classic (Gene Roddenberry type) star trek (also centred around moral, ethical, and social issues) just didn't work, so he had to make changes in order to sell his product. The humour was not there to make a "light-hearted, sometimes comedic approach to something he really loved". The humour was added as a selling point to overcome the comedian stereotype role than MacFarlane kept getting forced into. It was never the idea to make a comedy sci-fi series in the first place. I heard MacFarlane actually asked the copyright holders of star trek, many years ago, if he could make a new star trek series, and they actually thought it was a joke and so he was turned down. That's apparently what got him to create the Orville in the first place. Seriously, the way you criticise this makes me feel a bit like you didn't do much research at all on this.. Either that, or you're just hoping many people feel the same way, so you get more views on your videos.. In which case, thanks for the clickbait, but no thanks.. Either way.. I think the Orville became an amazing show despite the way it was forced to start and I for one am deeply grateful for them providing star trek fans around the world with an (in my opinion) insanely better star trek than the constant sh!tstorm of useless violence, endless CG BS and nonsensical stories JJ Abrams and such are crapping out (just consider for a moment a young, recently promoted Captain Kirk who is sulking for having to go on a "boring" deep space mission even though any devoted trekkie can explain to you space exploration is Kirk's number one passion)... Well anyway, delivering such a gem of a TV series in this climate, I think MacFarlane deserves a medal and The Orville deserves the highest honours.

Orville is the scifi we need. Star Trek is off the rails, and unclear if Strange New Worlds will save it. I hope Seth gets this great show renewed and it doesn't become a "Star Trek TOS" phenomenon.