The Orville

[Blackrook]

I have ignored The Orville because it is created by Seth MacFarlane, who I dislike intensely because of his rabid atheistic hatred of religion.

But I learned from watching a Youtube video that the show is pretty good, so I gave it a shot.

Yes, Seth takes every opportunity to portray religion as something that it is bad and awful with no redeeming qualities. But, I decided to overlook that and keep watching the show.

I binge watched both seasons last weekend and I have to say, the show is better than Star Trek: Discovery and every other iteration of Star Trek except perhaps the original series.

However, it does borrow heavily from the Star Trek series, so much so that you think you're just watching another version of Star Trek. It might be described as fan fiction of Star Trek.

But what The Orville has that Star Trek lacks is the portrayal of realistic adult relationships between the characters. And because the show has an ongoing story line, these relationships are portrayed as developing over time.

I highly recommend this show, which has been approved for a third season.

 

[ABikerSailor]

I've been watching it since it first showed up. Some of the jokes are pretty funny, and the situations they put the characters into reflect some of the things that happen in today's society.

 

[hjmick]

Seth is a big Star Trek fan.

I loved the show, but refuse to pay more to see it since the move...

 

[MarathonMike]

I watched a few shows and personally didn't like it at all. It looked like a cheesy knock off of Star Trek to me.

 

[Slade3200]

I watched a few shows and personally didn't like it at all. It looked like a cheesy knock off of Star Trek to me.

It’s quality TV. If you thought it was just cheesy then your missing the humor. It’s actually quite smart

 

[MarathonMike]

I watched a few shows and personally didn't like it at all. It looked like a cheesy knock off of Star Trek to me.

It’s quality TV. If you thought it was just cheesy then your missing the humor. It’s actually quite smart

I got it, I just didn't like it, nor did I like Seth MacFarlane in the role.

 

[waltky]

Thought it had already been cancelled.

 

[Blackrook]

Some of the episodes are pretty heavy-handed. Like his episode that portrays a Nazi-like society that sends a people born under a disfavored astrological sign to work camps.

 

[Montrovant]

I tried the first episode and thought the show couldn't decide if it wanted to be Star Trek or Family Guy, and ended up failing at both.

 

[Blackrook]

It would have been better if Seth had chosen a better actor to play the main role. Instead, he chose himself.

 

[Harry Dresden]

its better than those shitty star trek shows going...

 

[Flash]

Some of the episodes are pretty heavy-handed. Like his episode that portrays a Nazi-like society that sends a people born under a disfavored astrological sign to work camps.

I have enjoyed it. A little bit off the wall but enjoyable nevertheless.

 

[Desperado]

Any truth to the rumor that the show is leaving Fox to go on NetFlix?

 

[Harry Dresden]

Any truth to the rumor that the show is leaving Fox to go on NetFlix?

Hulu....

 

[ABikerSailor]

Any truth to the rumor that the show is leaving Fox to go on NetFlix?

Hulu....

Would make sense. At one time, Seth was a spokesperson for Hulu.

 

[Desperado]

Any truth to the rumor that the show is leaving Fox to go on NetFlix?

Hulu....

Thanks, but that sucks, now I may have to get HULU

 

[Harry Dresden]

Any truth to the rumor that the show is leaving Fox to go on NetFlix?

Hulu....

Thanks, but that sucks, now I may have to get HULU

i have had it for some time now....so i am there...

 

[petro]

I watched a few shows and personally didn't like it at all. It looked like a cheesy knock off of Star Trek to me.

I have been watching The Expanse now on Amazon.
Gritty, dark, far more realistic about space travel and plays on a future where Mars is independent, Earth is controlled by the UN and also controls resources on a few stations and rocks in the asteroid belt. Story premise is a possible war between the UN and the Mars Navy.

 

[Desperado]

Any truth to the rumor that the show is leaving Fox to go on NetFlix?

Hulu....

Thanks, but that sucks, now I may have to get HULU

i have had it for some time now....so i am there...

Im on Amazon Prime only for the Gran Tour Series, sucks that one network doesn't cover them all, $5 a month here $7.50 for another it all adds up

 

[MarathonMike]

I watched a few shows and personally didn't like it at all. It looked like a cheesy knock off of Star Trek to me.

I have been watching The Expanse now on Amazon.
Gritty, dark, far more realistic about space travel and plays on a future where Mars is independent, Earth is controlled by the UN and also controls resources on a few stations and rocks in the asteroid belt. Story premise is a possible war between the UN and the Mars Navy.

I'll check it out.