The Orville

[XOFACTO2]

What? We are four episodes in. Each one is better than the one before it. That is not a bad opening track record.

Try to keep an open mind, Ian.

[Heavy Metal Spike]

What? We are four episodes in. Each one is better than the one before it. That is not a bad opening track record.

Try to keep an open mind, Ian.

I wish to point out to the discerning viewer that John is not Kuato/George and I am not Mr Schwarzenegglerz . . .

• . . . but this is all I could think of when I read that - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNvnXiTguO8t

• • • (* sigh - K - I'll watch it . . . if only for Ms. Palicki . . . *)

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[XOFACTO2]

Well, there goes diner.

[Buc Wheat]

Caught up on 2-4 last night. Enjoying it!

[derekc62]

I'm sorry but. The Orville does Star Trek better than Star Trek does Star Trek.

And I think that's due to two major factors.
The first is that it's a parody, which means it has the advantage of being based on years worth of source material. The creative forces behind the show aren't really blazing a new trail as much as they are following in someone's footsteps. That's not a negative, just an observation.
The second major factor I see is having Brandon Braga as an EP on the show. His history with Star Trek is probably one of the biggest reasons why this show feels like a lighter version of ST:TNG.
For me though, the new ST:D (and that's an unfortunate abbreviation - sounds like a venereal disease) is trying to go somewhere different (maybe not boldly) which I why I'll continue watching.
Also, there's no denying the production values on ST:D are much better than The Orville.

[Heavy Metal Spike]

S01E04 - 1st 20 mins were great - the rest sucked.

The humour is still its only consistent "quality point".

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[tay666]

Well, it seems this show isn't your cup of tea.
(different strokes and all that)

At least you gave it a fair shot.
I would have done that with Discovery, but they only aired one ep, and that wasn't enough to do anything for me.

[derekc62]

At least you gave it a fair shot.
I would have done that with Discovery, but they only aired one ep, and that wasn't enough to do anything for me.

Strange... in Canada, ST:Discovery is still being broadcast on the Canadian version of Sci-Fi (called SPACE).
I watched Ep. 3 last night and the show's already in a new direction.
The first two episodes were merely back-story for the main character.

[Heavy Metal Spike]

S01E05 - Pria

Still thought a lot of the acting was wooden (the guest star was better than the rest of the crew - shouldn't be surprised given I realised at the end she was Charlize Theron )

The running gag with the leg was hilarious, and there were several other laugh-out-loud moments too.

Hate to admit it - but Palicki is totally wasted on this so far, and Seth MacFarlane is the best actor/character in the whole thing! (amazing since I usually can't stand him).

Glad I watched this weeks (EASILY the best so far)

PS: What's up with the repeated "Open this jar of pickles" line? - a mistake or an intentional catchphrase carried through several episodes perhaps?

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[tay666]

PS: What's up with the repeated "Open this jar of pickles" line? - a mistake or an intentional catchphrase carried through several episodes perhaps?

I think at this point, it is intentional.

I suppose it was inevitable that they would have to do a time-travel episode.
At least it was handled well.

It was an interesting episode, and kept me guessing for most of it.

And yeah, I have been surprised by Seth's acting chops so far.

[ausf]

S01E05 - Pria

Still thought a lot of the acting was wooden (the guest star was better than the rest of the crew - shouldn't be surprised given I realised at the end she was Charlize Theron )

The running gag with the leg was hilarious, and there were several other laugh-out-loud moments too.

Hate to admit it - but Palicki is totally wasted on this so far, and Seth MacFarlane is the best actor/character in the whole thing! (amazing since I usually can't stand him).

Glad I watched this weeks (EASILY the best so far)

PS: What's up with the repeated "Open this jar of pickles" line? - a mistake or an intentional catchphrase carried through several episodes perhaps?

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Completely agree, this one was out of the park.

Between the leg, Mr Potato head and the high pitched voice bit, I was in tears a few times.

The effects work is better than any ST I've seen. I'm glad they went with models, catching lens flare every so often makes a difference vs CGI.

[ausf]

Regarding the pickles, she's always bailing them out physically, it's just shorthand at this point, a take on the old 'can you open this jar for me, you big strong man'. I wouldn't be surprised if it evolves to him just pointing at something and blurting out 'pickles' in some emergency in later episodes.


I thought they were going to use the size/gender deal more in the boxing ring, but it just ended serious.

[Nalissa2]

OK. Must just be me then.

I found the episode ridiculous. The story had potential but Seth is a terrible actor IMO and just can't vacillate between comedy and drama smoothly.

I liked the leg gag but didn't he wake up with it missing just below the knee?

[Heavy Metal Spike]

. . . I liked the leg gag but didn't he wake up with it missing just below the knee?

Amputated just ABOVE the knee - but the one that fell through the roof was amputated at the upper thigh (crotch level).

May have been intentional, may have been an oversight

• • • (maybe the continuity person was drunk, inebriated, tipsy . . . . or . . . dare I say . . . legless?)

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[Zombie_61]

Strange... in Canada, ST:Discovery is still being broadcast on the Canadian version of Sci-Fi (called SPACE)...

Yeah, it seems Star Trek: Discovery is available to watch free everywhere in the world except in the U.S.. But that's okay, I guess; I think The Orville is more entertaining anyway.

[Nalissa2]

Strange... in Canada, ST:Discovery is still being broadcast on the Canadian version of Sci-Fi (called SPACE)...

Yeah, it seems Star Trek: Discovery is available to watch free everywhere in the world except in the U.S.. But that's okay, I guess; I think The Orville is more entertaining anyway.

I'm gonna wait until the season is over then subscribe and binge. Nothing else on CBS that I want to watch anyway.

[ausf]

Strange... in Canada, ST:Discovery is still being broadcast on the Canadian version of Sci-Fi (called SPACE)...

Yeah, it seems Star Trek: Discovery is available to watch free everywhere in the world except in the U.S.. But that's okay, I guess; I think The Orville is more entertaining anyway.

I'm gonna wait until the season is over then subscribe and binge. Nothing else on CBS that I want to watch anyway.

That's a good idea.

I was figuring on the All Access crashing and burning and they'd eventually broadcast it in a ratings pinch or sell it to Netflix/Amazon down the line.

[tay666]

Strange... in Canada, ST:Discovery is still being broadcast on the Canadian version of Sci-Fi (called SPACE)...

Yeah, it seems Star Trek: Discovery is available to watch free everywhere in the world except in the U.S.. But that's okay, I guess; I think The Orville is more entertaining anyway.

I'm gonna wait until the season is over then subscribe and binge. Nothing else on CBS that I want to watch anyway.

Watch, they will pull it from rotation right after the last ep airs.

[XOFACTO2]

The effects work is better than any ST I've seen. I'm glad they went with models, catching lens flare every so often makes a difference vs CGI.

That Ion Storm was brilliant.

[scubasteve]

Hate that it moved to Thursdays because I simply forget about it and the DVR is recording two shows that night which is its max limit.
Luckily the episodes are now on demand so I got to see episode 3 and 5 last night.
Episode 3 (Baby sex change) - Good episode and never in a million years would I have guessed the outcome of the trial.
Episode 5 (Captain Pia) - ehhh it was ok and I knew from the internet she was not what she claimed so I was just waiting on the reveal and expected her to be a Krill or something. I agree that Ion storm was a great visual.