she constantly treats Isaac as if he is a constant threat, wich I can understand at first but Isaac has proven plenty of times that it is a good companion. gets super cocky with the rest of the company and constantly defies direct orders and cause conflict.

I don't think I can. He failed from the beginning. The only reason they should have gone to the surface in 2025 was for the resupply. How could he think it would be a good idea to get Gordon after he had broken the law? Was he trying to court Marshall his friend? And his choice in the end was worse than Tuvix.

I recently started binging the show a few weeks ago and I’m up to s3e6 but Charly is by far the few worse character on the show. I feel like they have cut John’s scenes just to give her more scenes and she brings nothing to this show except a prejudice towards Isaac

I was surprised how good this show is, as a TNG fanatic, I never thought I would ever get another excellent scifi show. These new star trek shows aren't all that great. I just cant believe a star trek parody would be better than star trek.

This is the formula I love, explore space run into a moral dilemma, and try to logically solve the problem.

I rewatch this show every few months and am left with the same sadness when I hit the end every time. I'm not a fan of Family Guy or any of Seth's other stuff, but there's something so endearing about this show. I know there's another season coming, but I'm concerned that the same magic won't be there. But, similarly with Star Wars and pizza, even bad "The Orville" is more "The Orville," so I'm stoked.

Okay so a few weeks ago, I made a post to ask if there was a way I could get Seth’s autograph. Then one of you guys told me to see if he was doing any events in LA. I WAS SO STOCKED TO FIND OUT HE WAS DOING AN AUTOGRAPH SIGNING.

I was a bit bummed out that we only had a split second to say Hi and receive his autograph, I wish I had at least a minute to compliment him and his work, he’s my idol and I just wanted to shower him with good wishes. Oh well, I’ll just write all that out in a fan letter.

Regardless, it was an absolute treat to meet him in person. Seeing someone you’ve grown up watching/consuming their work in person is such a special experience. Although- I think I made myself look goofy from being starstruck (my fault LOL). Nonetheless, I’m super happy! I’m going to cherish that CD forever💕.

P.s. I seriously loved his album, stream it. 🫵🏼🫰🏼

I’m rewatching The Orville (again) and I am just continually baffled by how the man that brought us Family Guy can have such nuanced and perfectly spot on political takes. Over and over again The Orville manages to tackle difficult and complicated moral dilemmas, and gradually, gracefully and genuinely hilariously brings us to satisfying trekkian conclusions.

If there was an award for Life Time Star Trekker, he’s definitely a strong contender.

P.S. not sure what “Pee Corner” means in this context, but I will dutifully now go and pee in the corner. (Was there a separate poop corner?)

Victims: Klyden, Ed, Gordon on multiple occasions, past Kelly, Isaac that one time, probably John.

I get that she is traumatized, I really do. But so is everyone else on the Orville and no one else lets it affect their job. She is constantly questioning orders from her superior officers and they just roll with it. Like with the amount of reprimands she should have on her file I genuinely doubt she would have a job. I’m not entirely certain what the point of her character is or why she was introduced. I’m on episode 4 of season 3 so if she gets better then I haven’t seen it. But I just had to rant because her character just annoys the hell out of me. Maybe I just like Isaac too much.

Edit: I did not do my due diligence and search the subreddit before posting this. I will now resign my fate to Avis. May he have mercy on my soul.

I had never seen any Star Trek when I finished watching the Orville, I was always more of a Star Wars kind of guy. But god damn, Star Trek the next generation is a badass show.

The parallels are drawn quite clearly, bortus and worf, Isaac and data, lieutenant Yar and keyali/kitan, LaMarr and La Forge, Malloy and Riker, Dr. Crusher and Dr Finn, Wesley crusher and Marcus/Ty Finn- the Orville and the enterprise.

I suppose having not watched Star Trek, I assumed the Orville had a bit more bespoke characters, but it does feel very 1:1. Even the story lines are at times inspired directly from the Star Trek counterparts. Watching Star Trek now I can predict the outcomes accurately from having only watched the Orville. They meet Data’s long lost brother- is he evil? Yes. How did I know? Isaac.

Neither show is worse for the other ones existence. I am enjoying them both a lot. But to say I’m disappointed in the lack of creative liberties is an understatement. The Orville tackles tough subjects and has very serious stories in between the jokes. Topics that rival Star Treks deepest topics, but come on man.. there’s a 1 to 1 comparison of 8/10 of the main-est characters between the 2 shows.

I guess watching Star Trek now makes the Orville feel that much more like a parody. And the Orville is so much more than a parody.

Edit: Guys I’m getting there. Thank you for the suggestion X100. I WILL watch DS9. I will do it. I watched a bunch of the movies when I was sick in bed a couple weeks ago and Picard is just a badass so I started watching tng. In time I will consume it all. Thank you please enough please

I had heard of the show when it came out. And I thought with McFarlane in charge it was going to be Family Guy in space.

So I watched it. And sure enough at first it had that vibe. Not terrible but it had the same jokey quality. But k stuck with it because I did like the characters.

Then came season 3.

Holy shit. It’s Star Trek done better than Star Trek has done in years. I guess it’s the change from Fox to Hulu. But aside from the obviously bigger budget the writing and acting are so much stronger. I admit I miss some of the humor (Bortus in particular was unintentionally funny at first; him smoking on the bridge was one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen) but the story quality is just so good. I want to grab Kurtzman and make him watch it and say “this is how you do Star Trek.”

Very excited for a fourth season.

Just wow, felt like a slow build bordering on filler ep in the first half. But became the first episode that actually felt DARK. made me really hate & question not just the Union (been there done that a few times) but Ed, Kelly etc. I get there’s big timeline risk or whatever but to literally ripped the friend from his family/murdered them from existence was something else. Dunno if I’m gonna look at them the same again.

Also did anyone else get a sci fi abortion / pro choice exploration from it

I just started rewatching the show. I'd forgotten how awesome it was.

Got damn, if there was a more powerful line spoken in this three year series, I'd love to hear your thoughts.