The Orville

FreudianSlippers

Odd but I actually preferred the first episode to the second. I thought the second was painfully boring.

fritzelly

Good to see the "Doctor", kept expecting Janeway to turn up to say Computer end medical...

Here's his audition reel for the part
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkdrWWPUdhw

OldMrBrennan83

Took me a second to figure out who Phlox was.

fritzelly

That was a fun episode seeing the two doctors sparring off each other, maybe needed a little bit more drop in humour about it.

Liamalone

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

Odd but I actually preferred the first episode to the second. I thought the second was painfully boring.

I soldiered on through the first episode after a couple of attempts and then actually enjoyed the second because it was well farked up, the bit at the end where the porno simulation was distracting them from saving the ship lol

fritzelly

Liamalone wrote: »

I soldiered on through the first episode after a couple of attempts and then actually enjoyed the second because it was well farked up, the bit at the end where the porno simulation was distracting them from saving the ship lol

Rewatch the first episode of TNG - that was cringe worthy

Liamalone

fritzelly wrote: »

Rewatch the first episode of TNG - that was cringe worthy

But this is the first episode of series deux

fritzelly

Liamalone wrote: »

But this is the first episode of series deux

Watch season 2 episode 1 of TNG! Remember Orville is a homage of sorts

alchemist33

Just watched the first ep of season 2 and it's like they want me to stop watching. One of the most boring hours of TV I've ever had

California Dreamer

Just like Family Guy, McFarlane has given up and taken the eye off the ball!

Agent Coulson

McFarlane has about 10 jokes he has recycled for 20 years.



He needs to get in some decent writers now and just stick to the acting role and stay away from the creative department.

AMKC

Just seen it now and have to say I thought it was a very good episode and it was good seeing the two doctors interact. Took me a minute to figure out who phlox was as well. A sad ending too but not very sad just a goodbye sad. I want to say more but do not want to spoil it on anyone so will leave it at that.

Also Starring LeVar Burton

I'm obviously having a very different experience than other people in here, because I think The Orville is just getting better and better. Do people still expect it to be a comedy or something, is that it? It's a damn good Star Trek show (and yes I know it's not "Star Trek", but lets face it that's only for copyright reasons) compared to the grim, dull, lifeless Star Trek: Discovery.

pah

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

I'm obviously having a very different experience than other people in here, because I think The Orville is just getting better and better. Do people still expect it to be a comedy or something, is that it? It's a damn good Star Trek show (and yes I know it's not "Star Trek", but lets face it that's only for copyright reasons) compared to the grim, dull, lifeless Star Trek: Discovery.

I agree. It's not supposed to be a sitcom where you laugh on cue every 30-40 seconds. I hope we (humans) still have the humour, wit, sarcasm etc if we get to space in a few hundred years. Some of the banter can feel a bit forced but it's generally more natural than the straightfaced weekly TNG airings IMO. It's certainly more relatable, for me anyway

2ndcoming

Very weird season opener, felt massively like one cut from season 1 apart from the couple of new characters and felt massively like mid season filler.

Will give it a chance for a while as I enjoyed season 1 but it doesn't bode well.

AMKC

2ndcoming wrote: »

Very weird season opener, felt massively like one cut from season 1 apart from the couple of new characters and felt massively like mid season filler.

Will give it a chance for a while as I enjoyed season 1 but it doesn't bode well.

You do know that there is three episodes of season 2 out now. The second episode of season two I think was meant to be a season 1 episode but they decided to keep it for season 2.

2ndcoming

AMKC wrote: »

You do know that there is three episodes of season 2 out now. The second episode of season two I think was meant to be a season 1 episode but they decided to keep it for season 2.

Yeah but I've only watched episode 1. Really felt like filler, the stuff about the doctor's kid getting in trouble was pure Jake and Nog DS9 season 1 stuff.

alchemist33

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

I'm obviously having a very different experience than other people in here, because I think The Orville is just getting better and better. Do people still expect it to be a comedy or something, is that it? It's a damn good Star Trek show (and yes I know it's not "Star Trek", but lets face it that's only for copyright reasons) compared to the grim, dull, lifeless Star Trek: Discovery.

I'm not expecting it to be a comedy at all. Season 1 had some very good ideas but after 2 episodes it feels more like a soap opera (with added sex bits). It's been uninspiring.

_Kaiser_

Just watched S2E4. Enjoyed it far more than the return of Discovery.

The characters are much more likeable and relatable, interesting plot twist, new race who are badder than the Krill, loved the echos to both TOS and Deanna Troi doing the command training in Gordon's tests, and it switched for comedy to drama and suspense very effectively. Great ending as well.

This is much more Trek than what's coming out of CBS these days.

OldMrBrennan83

It's definitely more classic Trek than Discovery and, while I do like Discovery, I'm really enjoying this so far. That was a really good episode.

Franz Von Peppercorn

Season 2 Ep 2 was incredibly bad. Dire. However every series has its off days.

FreudianSlippers

Not sure why everyone who likes this show feels the need to bash Disco? They're such totally different shows that it just makes no sense.

AMKC

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

Not sure why everyone who likes this show feels the need to bash Disco? They're such totally different shows that it just makes no sense.

I think it is they are just disappointed with Discovery as I am and The Orville is how they would have liked it to be but without the silly humour as its more like the Star Trek we know compared to Discovery.

I have to say episode 4 was really good and it also reminded me of an episode from Enterprise and one from DS9 as some parts were similar to episodes in them two shows.

Guffy

Episodes 1 and 4 were pretty decent.

2 and 3 were muck.

TerrorFirmer

I've honestly enjoyed every episode so far, very much so. The comparisons with Discovery are completely valid considering one is Star Trek in name but not in substance, and another is the exact inverse - not Trek in name, but absolutely in spirit and substance.

I'm not knocking Discovery - it's a decent sci-fi romp and not far off the reboot movies in style and tone, but it's not really classic Trek at all if that's your bag.

Honestly I'm not a huge Trek fan either way, but I think the Orville is just generally better, with more interesting characters and better balanced overall.

People knock Seth McFarlane, and yeah Family Guy and American Dad are way past their prime, but he's not the one trick pony people make him out to be.

Franz Von Peppercorn

Franz Von Peppercorn wrote: »

Season 2 Ep 2 was incredibly bad. Dire. However every series has its off days.

But.... Episode 3 was good. Sad ending though.

AMKC

So I just finished watching episode 5 of the Orville and I thought it was really good. Its a really good episode and goes to show why some things in Star Trek are right namely a certain directive even do it gets broke sometimes. The Union has a different view but I would say after this episode they might be reviewing it. The episode is really good oh and there is a new security officer too who I have to say I like. Definitely one of the better or even the best episode of The Orville so far.

fritzelly

AMKC wrote: »

So I just finished watching episode 5 of the Orville and I thought it was really good. Its a really good episode and goes to show why some things in Star Trek are right namely a certain directive even do it gets broke sometimes. The Union has a different view but I would say after this episode they might be reviewing it. The episode is really good oh and there is a new security officer too who I have to say I like. Definitely one of the better or even the best episode of The Orville so far.

Deja vu

Capt'n Midnight

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Seth MacFarlane's Star Trek spoof

If you want a spoof try Star Wreck.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHAPXlVq5lk

OldMrBrennan83

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

If you want a spoof try Star Wreck.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHAPXlVq5lk

After a few minutes, I'll stick with the Orville.

sky88

ill give it to its mid season break but not sure ill stick around much longer if quality doesnt improve

_Kaiser_

sky88 wrote: »

ill give it to its mid season break but not sure ill stick around much longer if quality doesnt improve

In what sense? I think the episodes thus far have been pretty decent and very reminiscent of "classic Trek" - they've even dialled down the humour and the effects budget is significantly improved.

Sure it's not Discovery levels of CGI, but I've long since passed being impressed by what some artist can knock up in CAD/Photoshop (or whatever they use)

seamus

I wouldn't say episode 2 was dire, but it did feel like they were almost trying too hard to wrap two unrelated storylines together. One got too much screen time, one didn't get enough. It should have been reversed.

I wasn't sure what to make of the end of ep 3. Seemed a little bit overdramatic, I wonder whose idea it was. Although I love Patrick Warbuton's cameo. Wonderfully absurd.

I enjoyed ep 5 even though

It seems like they've decided to swap out a young security chief for one who's the exact same but slightly older, probably so she can be a realistic love interest for the captain

Am I the only person who's capable of enjoying both this and discovery without picking apart every minute of them?

The Orville feels like a mashup of TNG and Stargate, and Richard Dean Anderson is playing five different crew members.

FreudianSlippers

Isn't the rumour that Macfarlane and Sage were dating?

Franz Von Peppercorn

seamus wrote: »

I wouldn't say episode 2 was dire, but it did feel like they were almost trying too hard to wrap two unrelated storylines together. One got too much screen time, one didn't get enough. It should have been reversed.

I wasn't sure what to make of the end of ep 3. Seemed a little bit overdramatic, I wonder whose idea it was. Although I love Patrick Warbuton's cameo. Wonderfully absurd.

I enjoyed ep 5 even though

It seems like they've decided to swap out a young security chief for one who's the exact same but slightly older, probably so she can be a realistic love interest for the captain

Am I the only person who's capable of enjoying both this and discovery without picking apart every minute of them?

The Orville feels like a mashup of TNG and Stargate, and Richard Dean Anderson is playing five different crew members.

I like both series too. However ep 2 was very bad. If bortus was to spontaneously combust I’d be happy enough. Except that’s probably some kind of Moclan mating ritual.

FreudianSlippers

I actually agree that losing Bortus or Isaac would be positive for the show - I think it has too many bridge-crew characters. I think I'd keep Bortus over Isaac to be honest though.

I think the Orville has potential to find its own niche and voice, but it's a bit all over the shop at the moment.

AMKC

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

I actually agree that losing Bortus or Isaac would be positive for the show - I think it has too many bridge-crew characters. I think I'd keep Bortus over Isaac to be honest though.

I think the Orville has potential to find its own niche and voice, but it's a bit all over the shop at the moment.

Really I like both put if I had to choose I would keep Isaac over Bortus. I think Isaac is like an early Data that's more immature but very smart and with a lot to learn about biological beings.

Yggr of Asgard

Episode 6 might be my favorite so far.

This was a nice story and executed well.

Yggr of Asgard

AMKC wrote: »

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

I actually agree that losing Bortus or Isaac would be positive for the show - I think it has too many bridge-crew characters. I think I'd keep Bortus over Isaac to be honest though.

I think the Orville has potential to find its own niche and voice, but it's a bit all over the shop at the moment.

Really I like both put if I had to choose I would keep Isaac over Bortus. I think Isaac is like an early Data that's more immature but very smart and with a lot to learn about biological beings.

You may enjoy episode 6 because Isaac is front and center in that one.

_Kaiser_

Yggr of Asgard wrote: »

Episode 6 might be my favorite so far.

This was a nice story and executed well.

Yep, just watched it earlier and thought it worked really well. Some funny bits without being over the top, but the main story was really well done.

The beauty passes of the ship were very TNG.

AMKC

Yggr of Asgard wrote: »

You may enjoy episode 6 because Isaac is front and center in that one.

Just watched it there now. It was a nice episode.

pah

PMSL with Isaac in the vest looking for his dinner

Richard tea

Loving this season so far. Great show

AMKC

So after a 2 week break there is a new episode of The Orville. Have not got to watch it all yet just the start of it.

Dante7

Nice cameo from

Bruce Willis

fritzelly

Dante7 wrote: »

Nice cameo from

Bruce Willis

Haven't watched it yet but seriously? Thought he didn't get outta bed for less than 10 million

Agent Coulson

fritzelly wrote: »

Haven't watched it yet but seriously? Thought he didn't get outta bed for less than 10 million

10 dollars these days.

filters

The Orville is the cure to STD.
Its the parody show of Star Trek that turned out to be a better Star Trek show than the big budgeted abomination that is STD.

AMKC

Have to say that was a really good episode with a really good message too and a few clever twists as well. Be interesting to see if we see Locar again later on in the series.

Liamalone

Dante7 wrote: »

Nice cameo from

Bruce Willis

Didn't even realise, doesn't look or sound like him.