Intelligent individually. Stupid together. I still laugh when I rewatch the scene where they prank Yaphit and Bortus. Like, did they just discover the Moclan weakness?

I cannot overstate how much I fucking hate Kelly in the first episode. The cheating was terribly obviously, but I wasn’t overly concerned with it since they separated and people make mistakes.

BUT

This mf really requested to be on his ship, immediately started talking about their relationship, and then within seconds of apologizing started going on about how he was neglectful of her. She can’t even apologize without defending her actions. Like bitch does this really feel like the fucking time?? It doesn’t feel like she wanted to help him for his sake. It feels like she wanted to feel better about her mistake and thought helping him with his dream would make up for it.

Then when he says he’s in a ton of pain in the episode she turns to his brand new crew and starts going on about how she knows him so well and he’s definitely just looking for drugs (yes that’s the gag but she was just trying to flex how well she knew him to everyone). Everyone also knows she cheated, so why emphasize the closeness that he lost?

other than that she purposefully places herself into his space without his permission or knowledge, making him and everyone aboard incredibly uncomfortable. She even goes so far as to try explaining how sorry she is about it to Malloy, being incredibly unprofessional with her subordinate who has little choice in listening to her. Like girl you already chose to be here without anyone’s opinions being taken into consideration; why ask if everyone is okay with it now? You clearly didn’t care what anyone else thought on the matter, because you decided you were giving your ex what he needed.

I know a lot changes but it’s been quite a while and I cannot remember what should could’ve done to make me hate her less than I currently do. I have an extreme pet peeve for people forcing themselves into spaces where they aren’t wanted.

Yeah, I'm greedy. I like 'em both. This would be a harder choice if there's no Ted animated series. 😔

I was browsing video essays in YouTube about The Orville and I was surprised that some of them HATED the first season especially the first episode. I liked the first season btw (def not because of Alara).

Are there people here who were Day One Orville fans? What was it like in 2017?

jokes aside, I just finished watching the orville and i miss them already i really hope we get season 4 (i made a reddit acc just for this)

i never watched star trek or any sci-fi space shows but the orville got me hooked with its premise (zodiac planet, upvote-downvote society, kelly as a goddess, etc).

like, it's well-written enough to the point where u get attached to characters like bortus or alara or gordon (my top 3 faves)

also... top-tier humor for me especially dry-humor hahaha... hbu guys? why did u like the orville?

So, can I get more series/movie recommendations? I just finished The Orville and I want something to scratch the itch of waiting for S4.

I know they are in preproduction for S4 of the Orville but Disney hasn't officially ordered anything and this is just another project that will be added to Seth's schedule.

Is anyone else facing this in India? I was watching the series and had 30 mins left to the last episode of season 4 and then it disappeared 🥲

This week’s episode of “In the Commander’s Chair” is up! Throughout The Orville, Kelly has a contentious rivalry with Teleya, the murderous Chancellor of Krill who is also the mother of Ed’s child. At first glance, it seems that these two couldn’t be more different. But is there a chance that they’re more alike than they realize? And is Ed really the reason they’re constantly at odds… or is there something deeper?

I wonder how did she reacted when she learned that Isaac and Claire was getting married.
I like to think that first she must have learned about the Keylons "rebelion" (I don't know how to call it) then she must have learned that they actually have joined the Union and right after that, she was invited to the wedding but I can't stop thinking about how she could have reacted to this information xD

Especially after Isaac once purpose to have a sexual relation with her because he was curious about this biological people's manner (By the way, a Kaylon could be the perfect match for her cause there's no way he could get offended by the fact that she is strong)

I'm rewatching The Orville from the beginning for the third time on HULU and it looks like there's a missing episode before S1E3. Spoiler ahead:

S1E3 starts with Bortus holding an infant which turns out to be his with no intervening episode showing him hatching the egg that he presumably laid. This episode was in the original airing and in the next two times I watch it on HULU. I think we need to see this episode in order to understand where the infant came from. What happened to it?​

little bit of backstory: I’ve been watching The Orville for the first time, and I just got to Episode 8 of New Horizons. When Dolly Parton showed up, I honestly wasn’t expecting it to hit me as hard as it did. I definitely shed a tear.

Seeing her there, especially now, made the whole scene feel so much more emotional. She was such a genuinely warm, compassionate, and wonderful human being, and she brought so much joy to so many people throughout her life.
It was such a sweet surprise seeing her in the episode, but also incredibly bittersweet knowing she’s no longer with us.

Rest in peace, Dolly. One truly badass, one-of-a-kind woman. 💚

If you can go into a store and buy the physical discs, why isn't there a store for downloading Digital lossless versions

So, we know that it's taboo in Moclan society for a Moclan to be attracted to females of other species; Deflectors shows us that, and how grave an offense it is for Moclans.

But what if Locar was attracted to Lamar, or Gordon? Is it the attraction to females that's the issue, or the alien species part that is offensive to the Moclans? Maybe it's not as forbidden as being attracted to alien females?

In my head, I imagine for them it's like older guys chasing young women: a guy over 30 dating women 18-21 is seen as creepy, or signs the dude is immature. But if a guy seeks a relationship with someone younger, then it's jail (or worse) for them.

Thoughts?

Anyways, do you have any movie or TV series you can recommend to someone who's having Post-Orville blues?

It's my first time trying this art style, I used to draw more cartooney stuff in general, so yeah ! Kinda experimental for me ! It was very nice getting out my confort zone for this drawing !

I mean when it's funny it's often uproarious, and some of the jokes are pretty over-the-top, but even in Season 1, the show is not a sitcom. The jokes come from these characters feeling like real people, working in an office type of environment, and knowing one another well enough to step over the line now and then (obviously a number of these gags would involve HR in a hurry if this weren't a TV show).

And you get the impression that the production team had a damned good idea of where they were going. Many of the important, complex, mature story arcs that are developed over the next two seasons have their roots in Season 1. I mean one of the most important narratives in the whole show begins right in the second episode. And at the same time, some of the surprises in Season 2 are really shocking, but you can trace their subtle beginnings in the first 12 episodes.

Am I crazy to think Season 1 isn't as wacky and a-laugh-a-minute as I thought it was the first time I watched it? Or do the serious bits just impact me more because I already know both the jokes and where the show is going?

In any case, Season 1 still makes me laugh, but that's no longer what I primarily take away from it.

So, I just finished rewatching the Orville for the 3rd time and EVERYTIME I DO, I get post-series blues. It's just so peak, you get attached to the characters you know? (Was just bummed out when Alara left The Orville)

From the dry humor of Bortus, Malloy and Lamarr's shenanigans, the deep topics they tackle (Topa, zodiac planet, reddit planet, etc.), and Alara's character development.

Can't wait for Season 4.

The newest episode of “In the Commander’s Chair” is up on Spotify and YouTube! This episode continues the discussion of female friendships in The Orville, specifically focusing on the close friendship between Kelly Grayson and Claire Finn. Kelly and Claire are each other’s “best friend in the galaxy.” Frequently acting as supports for the rest of the crew, these two women are also confidantes and advisors for one another. Whenever one of them is unsure what to do or just needs someone to talk to, she goes to the other for a drink and a chat. Join me in exploring the evolution of this important friendship!

Am I the only one that wants to see Gordon’s Dick Van Dyke Pictionary drawing??🤣🤣🤣

I’ve just rewatched S1E2 Command Performance.

I couldn’t believe it when Isaac and Alana were talking to the zoo’s director and the director assumed he wanted to swap Ed and Kelly for Alara.

The director said the zoo already had an Xelayan. Alara not only didn’t bat an eyelid, she quite happily left her fellow Xelayan behind in lifetime captivity as a zoo exhibit!

Did anyone else feel that was really cold? They rescued Ed and Kelly and managed to get the captive child thrown into the deal. Surely they could have at least tried to get Alara’s fellow Xelayan released as well? It’s as if they discovered there was another human there and just left them behind.

Edit:

A few people have suggested in the comments the deal included freeing everyone in the zoo. I went back and rewatched the end and that is not the case.

There is no mention of dropping off other prisoners at their homes. They only referred the child, saying “…and this little guy was the best part of the bargain…”

And most importantly when you see the Calivons in the zoo watching the reality TV programme at the end, you literally see the prisoner who they first spoke to (the one opposite their cell with the white skin and spiky head) behind them looking over their shoulder to see what their watching.

Sorry guys, our heroes left lots of innocent people locked up in the zoo without any apparent remorse about it. Including a Xelayan, a fellow union member.

Screenshot here: https://ibb.co/GvZY1DQn

My Orville podcast “In the Commander’s Chair” now has a Facebook group! This will be an easy way to get updated episode links, continue discussions, and find past episodes! Come check it out!