Is The Orville Really Better Than Star Trek?

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[@Badhans2007]

You manipulated us into seating through the ads just to open the video with a spoiler warning. Very cunning and manipulative.

[@billkeithchannel]

If you read the lyrics to Lou Gramm's Midnight Blue, it seems to me that if that song is featured it would be the episode for Claire and Isaac to reconcile (or maybe Ed and Kelly to have a one-nighter).

[@a12bbad1]

The Orville Season 3 opener was as good as Star Trek Strange New Worlds obviously in different ways. Way better than Star Trek Discovery, Picard ,Obi Wan Kenobi ,Moonknight, Boba Fett list goes on . Let us not forget Marvel, Star Wars and Star Trek franchises have been running for decades, yes it's 90's Star Trek like but this is the kind of sci-fi people wanted and even paramount have gone back to that with Strange New World and trying to with Discovery.The Orville has already Earned it's place for a 4th season. Stargate & Atlantis was in the same position when it first started And has a better start than both of them,there's room for it so let's support.😎Way To Go Orville😎

[@dawngilbert9251]

Orville episode 1 actually beats out SNW episode 1. I'm a serious trekker but hands down, The Orville won. SNW's first episode was flawed. It was like they were trying to fit what should have been a two parter into one. All that did was leave a TON of unanswered questions. What happened to the crew of the other ship? Why didn't Number One's presence alert the planet to aliens? What happened to the planet after Enterprise left? Was an anthropology team sent to tie up loose ends? So many questions. Orville episode 1 didn't do that. The story stood alone without questions. It took a serious theme and applied all of the characters emotional impact to the theme. Electric Sheep was extremely well written and acted by a crew we know well. SNW episode 1 didn't hit that mark. IMHO, as far as first episodes go, The Orville won.

[@kaptaink1897]

The link in the description is for Stargate, not the Orville petition.

[@rickwilcox3045]

I’m a die hard trek fan… at least through deep space 9… the Orvile is much better then any Star Trek released in the last 10 years..by a lot

[@nicokanakaris]

Strange new worlds is great! The rest after voyager...Crap

[@elainemcdermid9043]

Yes, strange new worlds is good 😊

[@UnknownMoses]

I don’t like strange new worlds. It feels cheesy like they leave out key details to often. It’s a cop out

[@welcometochristown]

Strange New Worlds barely hits the mark, while the Orville is now consistently delivering great episodes. Seth McFarlan knows what the fans want because he is a huge fan too.

[@SwingingInTheHood]

Here is a show that had me almost in tears watching the grief of a human woman in love with a robot that has committed suicide. This is what happens when you have great writing, great stories and great acting all coming together in a great production. As much as I am slowly beginning to like Strange New Worlds, The Orville is on a completely different level.

[@toddheimann8020]

This is easily my favorite show out right now. Not even a close match. It's the only reason I kept my Hulu subscription for the past couple years.

[@freelancenerd4804]

I think Tanner has done a great job with the character of Marcus. U can feel his fear and pain in his scenes, He’s probably going to be a great actor in years to come. The Captain is becoming a more seasoned leader as well, Seth is doing great with this show. So fun to watch!

[@__-fi6xg]

yup liked the later episodes where seth seems to greatly improve his acting.

[@tnshanobighost6749]

Ya I was impressed with Tanner

[@Matt231985uk]

Really hope we get more seasons of The Orville! I feel like the show and it’s characters have really found their feet and created a thrilling world.

[@KmanK]

As someone who just had a close friend take their own life, I felt like the Orville dealt with the topic really well. Especially the ending with Dr. Finn.

[@merlin9943]

Agreed.

[@LeutnantJoker]

Agreed. Also sorry for your loss.

[@Noname-gm5om]

They really had me there with Isaac almost she’d a tear. Sorry for your loss

[@thomasmalet2142]

You thought that this was done well?! Honestly, I like the Orville but this is by far the worst episode I've seen. It sends all the wrong messages about bullying and suicide. Granted, Isaac's past actions should not be swept under the rug and people are entitled to their anger. But the "man" was literally bullied into taking his own life. And what does the captain do or say about it... nothing. Ensign Charly Burke even has the worst line ever written in a show "When someone takes their own life, it's nobody's fault". I'm sorry, WHAT!!!! Every suicide is a call for help. The entire crew is at fault here and especially the captain for failing at his duty of taking care of his crew and making sure everyone stays respectful toward another. I hope the next episodes are better because this was trash.

[@keiichimorisato98]

Everyone that I was friends with in Highschool have killed themselves, I'm the only one left. Hell, I went to two of their funerals this year alone, the last two, and the last one only 4 weeks ago.

[@carlos_takeshi]

One of the things that I enjoy the most about the Orville is how well they strike the balance between the crew being people and the crew being professionals. They have emotions and trauma, and that can get in the way of the job, but they also know that they need to find a way to do the jobs they signed up to do. I really hope we will get more of this excellent show.

[@luv2sail66]

I’ve seen the first 3 episodes and it’s worth the wait. Well written and acted. I am very hopeful that they decide to continue and not end it after this season.

[@SJPace1776]

I think one major aspect getting back to the Orville is how comfortable the world feels. The characters are people I want to spend time with and there is this feeling of competent but flawed people navigating challenging scenarios that has such warmth when watching.

[@LeutnantJoker]

As someone else put it during season 2... this is the sort of ship we'd all love serving on, the world we'd all love living in. Who the heck would want to live in any of the new trek? It's just as miserable as the real world.

[@osovagabundo1]

Seths orchestra makes this a cinematic event. Huge arrangements especially when flight is involved. Finally the writing fills the episode and human story arcs for everyone

[@Thehansello]

Orville is fantastic. S3e01 was worth waiting for. In a world that both Star Wars and Star Trek have been ruined by a bunch of people who just don’t understand those franchises and are severely lacking in actual writing skills, it felt simply glorious to continue to experience the love, dedication and brilliance of Seth McFarlane’s team. Just amazing :-)

[@Noname-gm5om]

It’s not even isaacs fault he was programmed he didn’t have a choice but he did choose to defy logic and kept that bond with the kids. Isaac is one of my favorites

[@jackwhitbread4583]

It wasn't black and white either, the Kaylon were enslaved and were given pain receptors so their builders could inflict even more harm on them. You can only torture a sentient being so long before they snap.

[@AdrianWright6363]

While other spaceship-based sci-fi shows seem to be getting darker - in tone and in stage lighting - The Orville provides a bright breath of fresh air to the genre. It's not exactly the comedy we were all expecting at the start, but it's all the better for it. This is where Star Trek should have evolved to, and it needs to be on our screens for a Season 4 and beyond.

[@kaptaink1897]

Electric Sheep was amazing. You can see how much more love and effort was put into the show. The Orville is the best sci-fi show right now.

[@russshanks5913]

I was 6 years old when Star Trek TOS aired...still the classic...BUT, Orville is fantastically different with great eye candy and jaw dropping graphics with a McFarland-esk comedy twist always lurking around the edges. Keep 'em coming Seth!!! RIP Norm McDonald, loved the character performance.

[@baronsengir187]

yes. The spirit of Star Trek is alive. And i could not be happier about a series right now.

[@GEEKFLAGwithNATEKNOWS_]

Just yesterday I was at work and one of my customers who is also a Sci-Fi fan had never watch the Orville he said "it's that Seth MacFarlane Family Guy in space show" and I said oh no the Orville it's one of the best sci-fi shows on any streaming service then "he says I have to check it out" and today he was like "where has the show been all my life" and he called his dad who's a big Trek fan and told him to start watching it so while other franchises if suffering from a fractured fanbase the Orville fanbase just keeps getting larger and stronger.

[@LittleHobbit13]

Every time I see an article describing The Orville primarily as "from the creator of Family Guy" I die a little on the inside. No, this show is from a whole different part of Seth MacFarlane's brain, please stop trying to associate it with Family Guy, people hate Family Guy now and you are killing this masterpiece's chances by doing that.

[@Microang]

The Orville season 3 isn't just the best science fiction on TV right now, it's the best show period! if it keeps the level of episode 1 for the season, I don't know how it won't be renewed... Nothing compares...

[@ga1actic_muffin]

In Bortis's voice, "That is not the right petition..."

[@starclone4]

It's so good to see the show again.... It's a sweeping Epic of science fiction, and adventure !!!! Thank you Seth, and all the others, for great fun and even grander stories... Now, this is how a show is done... 😊

[@ambassador8524]

It’s almost there, let’s see where it goes. It’s definitely dealing with issues we are currently dealing with.

[@TangoEliott]

First episode was AMAZING. 2nd one was FANTASTIC. Loved them both. The fact that they have such a huge budget has paid off.

[@williamprice4269]

Well worth the 3 year wait for Season 3!! And I feel that NuTrek won’t even touch a situation like the extreme bullying that Isaac endured and then his decision to commit suicide. I’m anxiously awaiting the rest of the season and I didn’t know there was a petition to renew The Orville New Horizons for a fourth season.

[@_UPRC]

On the plus side, this is getting a international release at roughly the same time everywhere. Here in Canada, The Orville is the second most "promoted" show after Obi-Wan Kenobi in the scrolling highlights at the top of the screen. I think we're definitely going to see an influx of new fans this year with how much exposure the show is going to get across so many international platforms.

[@alwayscensored6871]

The Orville is back. Haven't watched TV for two years, now there is a reason.

[@MagnanimousEntropy]

I love this show. Star Trek, Star Wars and Doctor Who may all be dead, at least inside, but science fiction is alive and well in the Orville. Me and my mother were both huge fans of the first two seasons. She sadly passed away last year so never got to see this new season, but i know she would have loved it to.

[@Bankersgirl17]

As a big Trek kid I absolutely love this show. Its one of my favorite.

[@DrPeppering]

I was one of those that got turned off by the early FOX marketing that the Orville was a parody/space comedy (plus I had a weird bias against Seth MacFarlane that now seems stupid because he is pretty amazing). Hulu kept suggesting I watch The Orville and so I finally did and I was blown away. I've given up on Kurtzman Trek (I tried I really did) and watching The Orville made me realize why. It's the type of SciFi that has been missing from television for too long. I am so excited to watch episodes as the drop and to participate it a fun fanbase. I saw an interview where Seth said that he hopes the long hiatus has allowed more fans to join the ranks (something similar apparently happened to Family Guy). The fact that Hulu seems to be promoting it is a good sign. And that the episodes will drop weekly will give it the chance to gain momentum. Would love to be able to continue to watch it for years to come.

[@GalileoVR]

I can't live without Star Trek. And now I am spoiled for choices, but The Orville excites me the most.

[@TheJameslanglois]

Love the Orville and I have been watching sci-fi shows for the last 40 years and I think this show is one of the best ever... It keeps getting better ever year... :)

[@benw9949]

I was really impressed by how strong the first episode was. Good writing, each character had their own viewpoint on the situation, with valid reasons, and we got good characterizations for everyone. The main plot was strong and tight, and really tackles some tough questions, interrelated, not just one topic. It's trying to wrestle with a topic that doesn't have easy or fully solved answers. The other plot lines are probably going to be important in upcoming episodes. I need to rewatch to really soak it all in and see what I think. Also, the episode shows us instead of telling us in a long lecture, and it lets the audience decide for themselves what they think about the issues. It leaves things open-ended so we may deal with more later, or so we as the audience find our own answers to the questions. So I was amazed. I did not expect such a deep and serious topic for a season opener. They have comedic moments, but they have gone for serious drama for the series now, like the tail end of season 2. Good deal. The Orville has become its own thing. It's inspired by Star Trek and other shows, but it isn't a copy, and it has become its own story and universe, still with that attainable optimism that Trek and Doctor Who had, and may have again. I am so looking forward to season 3, the next episodes, and I sure want a renewal for seasons 4 and 5. I think we've got a good chance, with this season being this strong right out of the gate. I wonder what the viewing figures will be when totaled up. I suspect they will be big, and if they do fall a little for the rest of the season, that's normal. I think they will remain plenty high enough to get a renewal, but hey, everyone should watch for themselves. If you haven't seen the Orville in a. while, watch this season and then rewatch the first two seasons. The show began moving quickly away from so much comedy and into real dramatic storytelling adventures and handling some real topics and cool ideas. Great stuff.

[@benw9949]

Marcus (Dr. Claire's older son) gets to shine in a realistic way as a teen aboard a starship, dealing with real-life anxieties. Imagine if we also get to see him dealing with study and chores / training aboard a starship and personal life, all the problems of a real teen, plus training for life on a starship, helping out, working a job, in a true-to-life way for what a real teen might do in a real shipboard training cruise. The actor did fine with his role in this episode. This is what I would love to see for teens and kids on space adventures on starships and starbases / space stations and colony worlds. They don't need to be whiz-kid super-geniuses who save the galaxy every episode, the space cadet trope. What would it really be like for a kid or teen living and working and studying in space? They'd need to pitch in to help the crew survive and make a living, and to train them so they (kids and teens) know what to do in an emergency and for future life and work. That's real, and it's more interesting than making the teen or kid be some impossible self. -- I thought the boy playing Ty, the younger son, also got a realistic angle as a younger kid dealing with things. He's now about the age that Marcus was at the start of the Orville's first Eason. Both boys can grow into real additions to the crew and life aboard the ship. It's good to finally see that. -- I always thought Wesley Crusher was written poorly, and unfairly to the character and to Will Wheaton's acting talents, his potential. Jake Sisko's character and Nog were done a little better. If Wesley had been written better, realistically, I think he would have been a much better, more lasting part of the crew, and not such a trope that fans have argued and made fun over. I get the feeling that Marcus is what we should have seen for a teen on a starship or space station. I think we'll see him and Ty come into their own in true-to-life kid and teen portrayals, and that is way past overdue for kids and teens in TV and movie / video science fiction shows.

[@darthmeow1370]

After watching S3E1, I truly hope you're right that this is only the beginning and we will have this show for many years to come. It was a treat and I can't wait for the next one!

[@peterl.104]

When Gordon admitted his negative feelings toward Isaac, I thought he was going to play the role of a double agent to weed out the immoral Union officers. Turns out it wasn’t so complicated. I don’t like the Burke character much right now but I like how this season might be going so I’m looking forward to more character development.

[@LeutnantJoker]

I understand Gordon. He was also conflicted about the alliance with the Krill. He's a bit more emotional than the other officers. but I like that he keeps it to himself and that they brought in a junior officer to voice these concerns. Gordon has learned something about command responsibility in season 2 and no senior officer would voice something like this, since at such seniority you've not just grown older and have lost people before, you also have a responsibility of being a role model to the rest of the crew (they addressed this between young and mature Kelly before). A very young junior officer made complete sense here. I wouldn't have bought this from any of the other bridge crew. They all have too much responsibility. Bortus is 3rd in command, Tala is head of security and the doctor is kinda in charge of morale on board the ship since she also takes care of their mental health. Bringing in someone new to address this issue made perfect sense. Did it make her a bit unlikable for some people in this episode? Maybe. But I think it was necessary... because in my view Marcus is right... Isaac is a murderer.. he is one under very complicated circumstances, but he still did the deed and we can't just move on like nothing happened.

[@pdraggy]

yeah they went way too young for her... but you know, star trek and porn.

[@graced1338]

I think that having those feelings after such a conflict is normal. I like the fact though that Gordon and Charlie didn't make a big stink about it and did their jobs on The Orville dutifully.

[@Neil070]

The negative feelings are completely understandable. I watch wondering if Isaac is going to "turn" again. He is, after all, a machine and a lack of emotion implies a lack of loyalty. Or at least, the ability to turn on your crewmates if it seems "logical" so to do. Emotion and empathy are what breed loyalty and team spirit, not algorithms

[@auturgicflosculator2183]

@@Neil070 I'd trust him more than I'd trust a suspicious mind like yours.

[@gottagetitgaming7759]

This newest episode of the Orville just showed once again how you do Star Trek right. This show is so amazing. I care so much for every character and every character has so much heart to them. I am 49 years old and a life long Star Trek fan, but this right now is by far the superior show. I am still so amazed with every episode just what an incredible job Seth MacFarlane has done with this show. Paramount should be ashamed of what they are putting out into the world as Star Trek in 2022. I hope this show keeps going and going for many more years.

[@wyldelf2685]

Well said , the final nail in StarTrek coffin was Picard season 1 , it showed me how Paramount currently regards StarTrek story and timeline , , , , complete disrespect , distopian horrible, , , , thank goodness for the Orville , , , ,👽👍

[@thestorm99]

It was well worth the wait. The first episode was so damn good! Better than anything else on TV right now.

[@Cuthalu]

The season is off to a good start, better than Strange New Worlds and I'd say better than Kenobi so far. It's not perfect but oh boy it's starting to employ the top tier spirit of ST really, really well in its own way. The show feels right, and what a serious and emotional first episode it was.

[@PapillonOne]

No need to dis Strange New Worlds... it is very good though The Orville is even better.

[@roso827]

This show is freaking amazing. It literally has everything I like and does not have what I dont like. This is by far Seth MacFarlane's best work. He should give up family guy and just do this show. Family guy died 10 yrs ago anyway...

[@georgegarcia566]

To answer the title of this video: Yes! I love this show… Season 3’s special effects only add to the GREAT writing. So glad to see the crew back!

[@dan79600]

The Orville is far and away the best sci-fi on TV right now.

[@DavyoInVegas]

After watching the first and second shows of season 3 last night these are my thoughts. Season 1 and 2 we’re amazing and I became a huge fan, the first 2 episodes of season 3 are great but definitely more on the serious side and very light on anything comedic. Where’s the dark sense of humor in the new show’s that made the first 2 seasons so popular ? Cheers, Davyo

[@sclose1970]

I'm so glad that John Lamar got some spotlight time. I was afraid that when they moved him off to Engineering, he'd be left out of the bridge banter.

[@LeutnantJoker]

Oh I was never afraid that would happen. Just look at Geordi LaForge. He has almost no screen time until he moved to engineering and suddenly LaForge was an actual major character. Giving Lamar his own little kingdom will do the same for him, I was always sure of that. He'll go down as one of the great Trek engineers, right up there with Scotty, LaForge and Miles O'Brien

[@spaceflight1019]

@@LeutnantJoker , the problem with him is, as we saw in "Majority Rule", he's clearly not qualified to be involved in First Contact situations. In that vein, he would have fit in perfectly with the Prometheus and its spectacularly failed first contact with the Engineer.

[@CamMcGinn1981]

Gordon's horrified scream never fails to crack me up

[@tristanpillar3849]

I loved the CGI, a lot of heart felt drama, a lot of emotion and serious tone. But the show just felt different from the previous seasons, maybe that is what they are trying to go for. A more serious drama aspect, but I found myself missing the comedic tone of the previous seasons. It was just the first episode, so I guess just wait and see how they develop this season with a new company. I personally hope they get back to what made the show appealing to me and excited for season 3.

[@brukehintsa2207]

At least the second episode of season 3 had only had two comedic scenes. Creator Seth stated that the humour will only derive form the character situations.

[@BiggestDawgEver]

I 100% agree. IMO, without the humor that made it unique, The Orville potentially falls into the rut of being just a knock-off Star Trek show. While there was certainly room for that while ST:Disco, and Picard were not adhering to formula, Strange New Worlds(which drops on the same day) is so fantastic that it is occupying that lane with confidence. I don't want the Orville to be slapstick, but it just seems to take itself too seriously now.

[@tristanpillar3849]

@@BiggestDawgEver agreed! Even the last episode! 3 I think it was, was just a mess! Even they tried to make some humor in it but that just fell flat! I am wondering how much involvement Seth has in this season? Because you can see his humour and finger prints all over the first two seasons but now……it really does feel like a knock off of Star Trek! If I never saw the first two seasons maybe I would be able to appreciate this season more, but at the moment it is really hard!

[@remaincalm2]

I've just watched ep 3 and the comedy dial is still turned down. What's Seth up to? I prefer the previous seasons with their smaller budgets and bigger laughs.

[@brukehintsa2207]

@@remaincalm2 Fun fact. The Fox network wanted the show to be a sci fi comedy because they want to distance the tone itself from previous Star Trek shows. Seth wanted the show to be a classic sci fi homage with less humour. So now that Hulu picked it up Seth has so much creative freedom.

[@misfit0313]

Do you remember that Star Trek TNG episode from season 3, the one where after a lifetime of holding back emotions, Sarek was moved to tears at Data's concert? I was Sarek, watching the first episode of The Orville.

[@ThePopcast]

So true.

[@fairamir1]

3 episodes one main thing missing...the HUMOR...the offbeat quirky humor

[@Kingramze]

The higher production value of this season is amazing. I loved S1 and S2, but wow.... S3 is on a whole other level. The new ships are sleek, the characters are a little more 3 dimensional after all they've been through together and the loss they've shared. I'm looking forward to more, and while I'd love a renewal or a big screen movie in the future, if this is all we get, The Orville is going to go out with a bang, not a whimper. Isaac and the ship got a really nice upgrade, and the CGI is better than most full-length space movie battles. Incredible. Love the new cast member. The show needed her to be the voice of those who aren't fans of Isaac as the characters we already know are going to have some complex feelings about him while she's a clean slate of hate. She's got that issue to overcome. The kids are growing up & learning about life, disappointment, and loss. Others are struggling with forgiveness, and some are dealing with Isaac's lack of emotion and what it means to trust a machine from an assembly line of murder-bots. There are so many story arcs to explore, issues to discuss, and adventures to be had. I hope they get another 10+ seasons

[@chuch723]

Completely agree. The acting the writting story telling its all top notch

[@spaceflight1019]

BSG 2003 dealt with the trust issue after the identities of the Final Five were revealed. These skinjobs are Cylons. They're trying to exterminate us. Why do we have to trust them?

[@Pythonaria]

I think Isaac is going to grow. Already he has shown he does have a conscience and has displayed guilt and while he doesn't quite show emotion, he has missed Claire as much as she's missed him and he killed the Primary and Kaylon aboard the Orville to save Ty. Ty is another character who is developing nicely. His unwavering trust, loyalty and love for Isaac is touching. One character who is an unknown for the future is Yaphit as Norm McDonald who did his voice sadly passed away. I hope we don't lose Yaphit because his one liners and often rude turn of phrase really make me laugh. I look forward to many more seasons of The Orville.

[@리주민]

Surprised there aren't more kids aboard. That was one thing that set TNG apart from the rest. Being deployed for months or years away from the family is hard, but if the family is with you, it makes it much better.

[@spaceflight1019]

@@리주민 Orville was originally intended to be a science vessel, going where no one had gone before. Maybe that's why they failed badly in first contact situations. Had they been able to stick to the mission having families aboard would have been no problem, but now they have become a ship of the line.

[@johnajax631]

There has never been better sci-fi than the Orville.

[@antonnym214]

The Orville is definitely a better Trek than Trek. The addition of the Burke character is a good one, and Winters is obviously a very good, competent actress. In spite of missing Halston Sage terribly, this is the best sci-fi cast in television, with the best showrunners. Seth is beyond brilliant AND I would like to see more of his trademark h umor. It is nice to see The Orville getting the budget it deserves.

[@7509Christina]

I had a very hard time waiting for season 3 to come BECAUSE of the pandemic. I'm soooooo thankful that it's back.

[@Rick-Rarick]

I was hoping for a little more action in the first episode, but this was amazing none the less. It gave us a great introduction to Charlie Burke. It also gave us a deep look into the struggle of people's mental state after the big battle of last year. Isaac's suicide was a shocking scene, I didn't see it coming at all. Was a great start to the season, now let's go explore some new planets! I also liked the new "taradon" ship and the new set areas. We got to see more of engineering and the ship in general. Great stuff!

[@jonathankozenko]

I absolutely loved it - Wasn't the episode I was hoping for, but was very happy once I saw it! I really appreciate that Seth was clearly addressing some holes in S2's final stretch, primarily how Isaac's presence wasn't really a factor. His move of having Mercer and Greyson not know about the abuse Isaac was receiving was a good way of covering this as well, as this helps prevent this aspect from being an outright incontinuity. On that note, I do agree - the actor that plays Marcus has seriously upped his game; he was always generally good but he really showcases some complex emotions during the moments he's not speaking, and I thought he was great. If there's one real shortcoming, it was how short the scene between Marcus and Charley was -- the episode is full of great dialogue about people's hang-ups and inability to move on, and I felt that the scene between Marcus and Charley had the potential to be the most potent of all, but it was way too short. Otherwise, pretty outstanding episode!

[@ryanosullivan2858]

Orville for me has the same spirit as the Star Trek I grew up with like next gen and voyager etc

[@MrVaderj]

Honestly. I have watched this show since day 1. I even won a trip to see the set at Fox Studios during its second season filming. It’s the best show out there and I really like STSNW. So I’ll sign whatever petition and get voice out there to watch the show.

[@BlackCeII]

The thing I'll always love about your videos, is that you are a poet and a renaissance man when it comes to the Nostalgia of the beauty that used to be Star Trek and Star Wars. You so eloquently, without crashing the current stuff like most KZbinrs do, you diplomatically and gracefully address the way that the great franchises have lost their way and set fire to the roots of their Cannon. It's sad but true that the Orville as the spiritual successor to Star Trek

[@marknguyen6]

such a great way to describe the videos, beautifully said :)

[@LegoPictures2]

The Orville makes other Science fiction shows unwatchable in comparison. It was difficult to imagine them topping season 2. so far i am in aww

[@KURUZU43]

I will be watching the show tonight I am already a huge Orville fan but Lord Jesus you guys have cranked my hype!

[@davidmacphee8348]

I was dying for it every hour and it is awesome. I am in Canada and found it working about 1 PM today.

[@candaceaustin4258]

Love The Orville! My son convinced me to watch first 2 seasons & I was hooked

[@TheLibrarianOG1]

Oh. It was brilliant! I cannot wait for the rest of it. I really hope they are able to make more in the future

[@PantherPickle]

I didn't know it was back

[@marknguyen6]

i completely agree with you there! time to sign the renew petition and fingers crossed 🤞😇

[@TheLibrarianOG1]

@@marknguyen6 oh yes! Definitely

[@Noname-gm5om]

I will sell my soul to Peter griffin for this show to have at least 10 seasons ITS SO FUCKING GOOD the first few episodes are corny but they do a good job tackling heavy subjects and branching out from comedy, to drama or action, or romance or anything without feeling forced. It’s amazing and it hurts when you see liked character have to go or die. Alara is irreplaceable sad she had to go but I do like the new girl

[@Alexia13]

I have checked out the new episodes, and they are really good. I was pleasantly surprised at the level of complexity of the storylines.

[@georgeparadis1510]

I really do love the Orville and this first episode of the new season was damn amazing - feeling deeper and dealing with intense emotions that come up around suicide. I think the putting down of other shows is unnecessary, however. The Orville is a wonderful show on its own and doesn't need to detract from other shows. I love the other shows out there too - and luckily, I don't have to choose because so many of them are available on DisneyPlus!

[@crazgirl80]

I think the Orville is one of the best new shows. It feeds our imagination, keeps us on the edge of the seat. James Head play his part to a tee.

[@krashmegiddo4960]

Loved episode 1 immensely. Will sign petition now. DO IT!!1!

[@chuch723]

Wonderful start

[@basselkabbani8699]

I adore this show. it is the best show this year that i have seen. it's actually one of the best showes I've ever watched ♥

[@phillipthomas-sam1509]

Season 3 has smacked my emotions around in the best possible way... just when I thought they had hit the pinnacle of my feels, the next episode doubles down, then doubles down again, like DAMN!!

[@bobingabout]

I'm a star trek fan, watching new star trek stuff. A co-worker is a Star wars fan, watching the new Star wars stuff. We both watch The Orville.

[@matteoromero5410]

This show was perfect for me because not only did the overall quality improve throughout but it started strong with the budget it had . The emotional strings being pulled are actually crazy for such a good world building show . The species and galaxy feels lived in and real

[@andokomando]

These first two eps blew me away way more than s1 or 2 did. I love this show.

[@andokomando]

Follow up: ep3 i couldnt even finish ep4 i thought was really good. To me i saw it played both sides really well. Klydan was a character i respect they had but fuck that guy. I felt that the writing was balanced on both sides.

[@peterzimmerman1114]

I like that they arn't holding their punches and lets things happen. Not getting to stiff or self-censured.

[@safiremorningstar]

Now having seen the episode it seems to me that there should be more explanation of why Issac saved them in the first place, and why Lamar had to destroy the chip/disc in the first place was because he surmised that Issac did what he did and damaged it because there was trouble with it. My theory is Issac is different then others because he is the first they created and they created him from “old tech” would they have put such old fashioned redundancy in? The answer has to be NO because it would not have been Efficient so in essence whether he knows it or not they lied to him(the kaylon) they didn’t actually create him he was created at the very end of the Kaylon home war… and that leads to the idea that someone No longer in existence was his true creator; Human or perhaps a Kaylon android who did not agree with policies, made him or knew they would make a future Kaylon from their parts and left so redundant features in to protect its memory.

[@wesleysimon955]

Haven't been a strong full week knowing and watching this show. But I tell you I've watched all seasons and got it on repeat. I can't stop watching it. Great show man I promise.

[@KsAdventures]

I love the Orville. Great crew, in a great ship. Love Yaphit!!! Don't stop Seth, you rock the universe! The Orville is the only reason I watch Hulu. Hulu needs to keep this show in all of its entirety.

[@ajbryan59]

I decided to watch the first episode of Strange New Worlds before I watched the first episode of The Orville: New Horizons, as I was dubious of Strange New Worlds. While Strange New Worlds was OK it had multiple continuity errors that only a Trekker like myself would have caught, and it felt forced. The Orville still feels fresh and frankly feels more like Star Trek that the New Trek stuff does.

[@Dragontrumpetare]

Loved the episode. The soundtrack was also amazing. SOmetimes it sounded like they actually hired John Williams, or got James Horner back from the dead. THe music was more JW this time around though. The sad little melody in the end was kinda typical John Williams and sounded like the score form "War Horse" or even that Smallville theme from Superman.

[@JtsTubes]

It’s funny how I have to get my Star Trek fix from watching the Orville. Now if only Seth can fix Star Wars.

[@Ironcabbit]

Let’s continue to let Jon Favreau have his attempt at Star Wars.

[@mousehouse3591]

@@Ironcabbit Disney's agenda seems to be to destroy loved shows with their woke agenda. We watched the original Muppet Movie last night full of comedy and original songs, never taking itself seriously, it was such a joy, even if the director was apparently not fun to work with, you never see it in the movie. The songs were always so memorable until Disney took over and stopped them. Don't ever lose the comedy Seth, it is what makes life and this fictional life bearable.

[@bobingabout]

Where's the link to that Petition? I expanded the description and couldn't find it. You have savethegate in the link, but not renewtheorville.

[@SniperZaku]

Great episode. Bigger and better and more polished than previous seasons. I'm seriously glad Seth dropped comedic pretenses and are more focused on grounded drama in a broader soft sci-fi universe.

[@SuperlativeCatalyst]

Seriously, they aren't joking. Season 3 of Orville storytelling is everything Star Trek fans have been asking. I hope this train keeps on going as there's so much more to explore within the Orville universe.

[@hinduismwithpremananddasbhagat]

The fact season 3 came out the door with a hard hitting episode that didn't take one point of view and hit you on the head with it, but really dealt with things ... well, if its not the best, its pretty much #2. Its light years above the "action" of Star Trek, with its ONE message, and even the shallow Obi-Wan.

[@LuciousKage]

I literally asked my self that question lol . new startrek is GREAT but Orville is just amazing emotional and soo well written i literally tear up every eposode. GOOD JOB

[@Riker46060]

It keep getting better. The Orville seems to evolve with every episode.

[@davidmacphee8348]

'Strange New Worlds' is out classed! Can you believe that?

[@antonnym214]

Nice reporting! I subscribed immediately.

[@dierkrieger]

I loved this show since season one and watched it progress into a Sci-Fi show that could rival Star Trek.

[@graced1338]

In many ways, it is killing TNG's first three seasons easily. TNG has some weird ideas about how humanity is going to act in the future. The Orville has people we can easily see being real. John, Gordon, even Ed and Kelly.

[@radioflyer68911]

It's the only Trek running.

[@mrXOwarrior]

Are you not watching Strange New Worlds?

[@marknguyen6]

@@mrXOwarrior YESSS Strange New Worlds is awesome!! 🤩🚀

[@TheLibrarianOG1]

@@marknguyen6 Those are the only two shows I'm really there for these days, Strange New Worlds and The Orville, they are brilliant

[@YouthRightsRadical]

@@mrXOwarrior Discovery and Picard killed the franchise as far as I'm concerned. I'm not going to offer my trust again.

[@marknguyen6]

@@TheLibrarianOG1 Niceee! I'm happy to hear there's other people really enjoying these great shows that are trying to redeem the great genre of Sci-Fi! :)

[@jeffgaboury3157]

Great to see the first episode of Season 3 and I do want a Season 4! FYI, your link to the petition is the wrong one. It's a StarGate one, not the Orville Petition.

[@trkarst82]

Petition signed! Every episode of Season 3 has been gold! The Orville is not only the best Star Trek out there, it's great TV.

[@crazydeano81]

it sure was worth the wait amazing first episode!

[@phillipseifert694]

I’m not a big sci-fi buff but love this show

[@brukehintsa2207]

This show was the first sci fi show I got into before watching classic Star Trek on Netflix. I love how the show moves to Hulu as it allows the crew to experiment more creativity. Fun fact I learned that the reason why there's so much humor in the first two seasons is that fox wanted the show to be a wacky sci fi comedy in order to separate itself from other star trek shows. But I'm glad Hulu is giving Seth and the writers the creative freedom. Really enjoying season 3.

[@kylehorstmann5195]

Each episode makes me so happy, I love it so much

[@maestroclassico5801]

I thought it was supposed to be a parody of Star Trek.....they kind of billed it as such at first, only showing clips of the humorous scenes. But as the show progressed, I have become hooked. It is indeed better than most Trek product I have seen lately. I am still thrilled having PICARD back though regardless. Does anyone else get on here and just listen to Bruce Broughton theme music? It matches Jerry Goldsmith at his best...

[@AllanWorks]

the new episode was pretty good. the only complaint I have is the odd switch of scenes that happened 2 or 3 times.

[@nigelabram6041]

the new season has a much more serious undertone and definitely a darker experience. I think it's going to be a great season

[@u4icdissonance180]

Very much enjoyed your video, loved the new episode. And really glad you included the petition at the end! Signed!

[@HoLd_My_Beer_Thanks]

It may not have the Star Trek moniker, but it have its heart & soul - for me this is a spiritual version of what Gene Roddenberry first created! 😀😀👍

[@SuperKingslaw]

I was wildly underwhelmed.

[@kevinattwood1829]

Loved episode and couldn't get to petition fast enough to sign. Will be working on friends from now.