The Orville

[Gelston]

I like the previews for it. Starts tonight. Hope it is awesome. Fox will probably cancel it after a season regardless.

[Latrinsorm]

Follows SNF. Added 2 hours to DVR.

[Wrathbringer]

Looks gay.

[Gelston]

I am gay.

This isn't the thread for coming out.

[Wrathbringer]

If that's true then why are you gay?

[Gelston]

If that's true then why are you gay?

You're being scatterbrained now.

[Wrathbringer]

You're right. I'm going to lay off posting for a while. Thanks for the heads up.

[Latrinsorm]

You're right. I'm going to lay off posting for a while. Thanks for the heads up.

YOU LIE

[Ososis]

A buddy of mine did some stunts for this show. Doubled a character that I have yet to see in the promos so maybe it's a reveal they are saving, or maybe they cut it. Keeping intentionally vague, keep an eye out for the holodeck combat simulator.

[Jhynnifer]

From what I understand, this show isn't actually supposed to be a comedy and Seth is actually worried about how Fox is presenting it. We shall see.

[drauz]

Since they cancelled Firefly, anything is possible.

[Gelston]

From what I understand, this show isn't actually supposed to be a comedy and Seth is actually worried about how Fox is presenting it. We shall see.

It has a few chuckles so far.. It is definitely meant as a comedy.

[subzero]

It has a few chuckles so far.. It is definitely meant as a comedy.

Game of Thrones has some chuckles, too. Is it a comedy?

[Gelston]

Game of Thrones has some chuckles, too. Is it a comedy?

The Orville is a comedy. Accept it.

"The Orville is an comedy-drama science fiction television series created by and starring Seth MacFarlane that premiered on September 10, 2017, with new episodes to air Thursdays on Fox during the 2017–18 season."

[Ososis]

Its a star trek spoof as was described to me by my buddy. He told me a couple of the running gags.

Seth McFarland (imho) only does comedy and tragedy.

[Gelston]

It isn't wacky/zany like Galaxy Quest, but the dialogue is mostly meant to be humorous.

[subzero]

The Orville is a comedy. Accept it.

"The Orville is an comedy-drama science fiction television series created by and starring Seth MacFarlane that premiered on September 10, 2017, with new episodes to air Thursdays on Fox during the 2017–18 season."

All I know about it is what was posted here. It's not like I'm in denial or anything. I'm just saying that having funny spots doesn't mean it's a comedy. If they're billing it as a comedy, so be it. It can be whatever it wants.

[Fallen]

It's ok. FX are pretty bad. Music is grating, like they stole it straight from Deep Space 9 and turned it up a few more notches. Acting is a bit stiff, but it was the pilot. I'm hoping it gets the time it needs to find itself, but I doubt it will.

[Ososis]

I was told they got picked up for 13 episodes a while back, so that should be enough time to get where they need to...or not.

[Gelston]

It's ok. FX are pretty bad. Music is grating, like they stole it straight from Deep Space 9 and turned it up a few more notches. Acting is a bit stiff, but it was the pilot. I'm hoping it gets the time it needs to find itself, but I doubt it will.

I didn't see an issue with the FX? I can't think of any TV shows that are really any better there. Didn't really notice the music. The acting wasn't the best, but it should improve. It'll get at least a season, because Seth MacFarlane has made tons of cash for Fox. All and all, I liked it enough to where I'll watch it next Sunday too.

[Archigeek]

As much as they advertised it, someone is pretty invested in it. I skipped it myself, had other things to do.

[Parkbandit]

Wall to wall hurricane coverage here... missed it.

[Methais]

https://img.haikudeck.com/mi/fa95720643b06bdb392a31112a85a289.jpg

[drauz]

Caught it on hulu. It was worth a watch and it has potential. Will have to see how they develop the plot.

[Gelston]

https://img.haikudeck.com/mi/fa95720643b06bdb392a31112a85a289.jpg

There is actually a lot of talk about who it is named after, they have over 3000 ships, apparently... So Orville Redenbacher was brought up.

[Jhynnifer]

It was interesting, definitely felt stiff. Unlike a lot of critics, I kind of love the spoof on Star Trek and the general "lols" at some of the ridiculous things we've seen in the Sci Fi universe.

[Gelston]

It was interesting, definitely felt stiff. Unlike a lot of critics, I kind of love the spoof on Star Trek and the general "lols" at some of the ridiculous things we've seen in the Sci Fi universe.

It got a 11% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and 84% from regular folks.

[Jhynnifer]

It got a 11% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and 84% from regular folks.

Yeah, I almost never go off the official critics when picking movies anymore. That being said, the overall public opinion from critics was fairly low. I'm hoping it gets better now that we're past the pilot, because it definitely had its moments.

[Kobold]

It's going to be one of those cult film gems. The premise was solid they just seemed to be 'holding back' for some reason or another. I would give it a few more episodes to see where it goes.

[Taernath]

It had a few funny parts, but was boring overall.

[drauz]

It had a few funny parts, but was boring overall.

You're boring overall!

[Tisket]

Disappointing Star Trek wannabe.

edit: only saw about 25 minutes of the pilot episode so feel free to disregard my opinion.

[Gelston]

Disappointing Star Trek wannabe.

edit: only saw about 25 minutes of the pilot episode so feel free to disregard my opinion.

It isn't Star Trek. Stop comparing it to it. It is the Orville.

[Tisket]

It isn't Star Trek. Stop comparing it to it. It is the Orville.

This is a blatant Star Trek ripoff. But, if it comforts you, go ahead and lie to yourself. No skin off my nose.

[drauz]

This is a blatant Star Trek ripoff.

Or a parody...

[Tisket]

Or a parody...

It's too bad it's poorly done then. I could enjoy a good parody.

[drauz]

It's too bad it's poorly done then. I could enjoy a good parody.

YOU'RE POORLY DONE!

[Gelston]

edit: only saw about 25 minutes of the pilot episode so feel free to disregard my opinion.

Disregarded!

[Tisket]

Disregarded!

So...business as usual then?

lol

[Latrinsorm]

Caught it on hulu. It was worth a watch and it has potential. Will have to see how they develop the plot.Yes.
There is actually a lot of talk about who it is named after, they have over 3000 ships, apparently... So Orville Redenbacher was brought up.Given that he has a biplane on his captain's table or whatever, I would guess Orville Wright.

[Latrinsorm]

I feel like after 20 years of Family Guy he finally got tired of doing the same bit over and over and is consciously keeping himself at like a 4, which works very well for this type of show. It's never going to be prestige TV and doesn't intend to be, it's reasonably entertaining, I will continue to watch.

[Gelston]

Yes.Given that he has a biplane on his captain's table or whatever, I would guess Orville Wright.

Given that your information is nearly two weeks out of date!

He also said it was named after Orville Wright before the premiere.

[Jhynnifer]

I definitely enjoyed last night's episode more than the pilot. Definitely something I'll continue watching.

[Fallen]

My recording was 75% preempted by football.

[drauz]

Second episode looks better. Will continue watching.

[Gelston]

Technically it was the third episode! The next episode is four, followed by two, and then all in order.

Anyways, The Orville is now moving to its intended time slot of Thursday nights, so no more worries about Football pushing it back.

[drauz]

Technically it was the third episode! The next episode is four, followed by two, and then all in order.

Anyways, The Orville is now moving to its intended time slot of Thursday nights, so no more worries about Football pushing it back.

Wut?

[Gelston]

Wut?

The episode that aired last Sunday was production code 1LAB03. The one this Thursday will be 1LAB04, the following Thursday will be 1LAB02. After that it goes back to 1LAB05 and doesn't go out of production order again.

BTW, the director of "Command Performance" was the guy that played Lt Paris in Voyager.

[drauz]

The episode that aired last Sunday was production code 1LAB03. The one this Thursday will be 1LAB04, the following Thursday will be 1LAB02. After that it goes back to 1LAB05 and doesn't go out of production order again.

BTW, the director of "Command Performance" was the guy that played Lt Paris in Voyager.

Weird

[Gelston]

Weird

Fox is notorious for doing this shit. The Orville is mostly episodic though, so it doesn't impact it as much.

[Taernath]

I fell asleep during the last episode.

I'm a little sick though so I'll give it another chance.

[Jhynnifer]

Tonight's episode felt very heavy handed.

[Gelston]

Norm Macdonald was funny though. Also, the capital of the United States is either Nabisco or the Moon. Don't forget Dr Bill Nye the Cancer Guy.

[Jhynnifer]

Norm Macdonald was funny though. Also, the capital of the United States is either Nabisco or the Moon. Don't forget Dr Bill Nye the Cancer Guy.

The best joke was "That was probably written by 15 people" line in regards to Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger"

[Gelston]

The best joke was "That was probably written by 15 people" line in regards to Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger"

There are going to be a few episodes like this. It is Seth Macfarlane.

[Viekn]

The best joke was "That was probably written by 15 people" line in regards to Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger"

That joke went over my head.

[Jhynnifer]

There are going to be a few episodes like this. It is Seth Macfarlane.

True, but I just felt like the entire episode was slapping you in the face with it and really only focusing on one side of the issue. I guess I just hate that my entertainment is so heavily influenced by hot button issues.

[Gelston]

True, but I just felt like the entire episode was slapping you in the face with it and really only focusing on one side of the issue. I guess I just hate that my entertainment is so heavily influenced by hot button issues.

Eh, it annoyed me. I honestly hate children in my TV shows and movies, whether it is some sort of issue like sex changery or not. I tried to look more at the back ground things than the foreground issue in such episodes.

[Taernath]

It's a show heavily influenced by Star Trek. You guys are acting like this came out of the blue.

[Jhynnifer]

It's a show heavily influenced by Star Trek. You guys are acting like this came out of the blue.

I haven't watched Star Trek since TNG... have they all become vehicles for political/social/cultural views?

[Wrathbringer]

I honestly hate children...

confirmed Gelston hates kids.

[Tisket]

confirmed Gelston hates kids.

The only ones I like are my own. I hate the rest of them too.

[Taernath]

I haven't watched Star Trek since TNG... have they all become vehicles for political/social/cultural views?

They've always been that way. This last episode of Orville is almost exactly like one from TNG called The Outcast.

[Jhynnifer]

They've always been that way.

If you say so, my memory of TNG was never that way but age and nostalgia might play a part there.

[Gelston]

confirmed Gelston hates kids.

And?

[Wrathbringer]

If you say so, my memory of TNG was never that way but age and nostalgia might play a part there.

tng is the best star trek. Everything else sucks.

[subzero]

Norm Macdonald was funny though.

Norm is funny. The Palicki chick is hot. I don't think I could watch the show, though.

[Tisket]

The Next Generation should have been titled, Diplomats In Space.

Boooring.

[Jhynnifer]

The Next Generation should have been titled, Diplomats In Space.

Boooring.

TNG sparked my love of bald men though, mmm Patrick Stewart. Totally awesome guy IRL.

[Tisket]

TNG sparked my love of bald men though, mmm Patrick Stewart. Totally awesome guy IRL.

Yeah, Stewart is pretty awesome but, he is awesome in spite of TNG, not because of it.

[Gelston]

Yeah, Stewart is pretty awesome but, he is awesome in spite of TNG, not because of it.

I like him best in American Dad.

[Jhynnifer]

Yeah, Stewart is pretty awesome but, he is awesome in spite of TNG, not because of it.

I consider TNG to be the vehicle that introduced him to the world. Everything he's done since is what makes him awesome. I saw him perform A Christmas Carol as a one man show and was blown away.

[Latrinsorm]

My recording was 75% preempted by football.I warned you! I warned you all!
The best joke was "That was probably written by 15 people" line in regards to Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger"That was Survivor by Destiny's Child.

[Jhynnifer]

I warned you! I warned you all!That was Survivor by Destiny's Child.

I stand corrected. Now you know how much I fail at pop culture music. =(

[Latrinsorm]

I stand corrected. Now you know how much I fail at pop culture music. =(We got cable late, but just in time to see that late 90s early 00s era of TRL. :up:

[Gelston]

IT IS TIME TO WATCH THE ORVILLE OKAY?

[Tisket]

Okay, soooo...I watched the last three episodes and I must admit, I enjoyed them more than I expected I would. Sure, there are corny moments but I think a human, spacefaring race wouldn't leave their sense of humor earthside when they took off for distant galaxies. And, the way it's handled, the random humorous moments don't detract from the storylines which I found interesting and entertaining. Besides, the original Star Trek had humorous moments and that worked out pretty well for that franchise. Time will tell with The Orville. I just hope the network and producers don't fold from the initial negative reviews and cancel the series before it has time to find it's space legs.

[barbarous]

I haven't watched Star Trek since TNG... have they all become vehicles for political/social/cultural views?

Since fiction in general almost always has been.

Heinlien - Starship Troopers - democracy fails due to lack of personal investment and responsibility

Azimov - discusses robots and humanity (and sexuality as I recall there was a story about some guy refusing to take his daughter to pound town so she got mad and killed him)

Phillip K Dick - robots and poon-tang and killing old people and other shit

Zelazny (mostly fantasy but a bit of sci-fi) - My Name is Legion discusses rebuilding the earth's environment (also read lord of light and bring me the head of prince charming)

Huxley (the only book anyone can name of his without wikipedia, the man was a fantastic author) - A brave new world was science fiction

I have just given a range of authors from about 1920 or so through 1995 that wrote science fiction and are considered masters at their craft. All spoke to social and political change.

The new authors are just not subtle. Good sci-fi makes you think. Shit tier Sci-Fi rams a tranny cock in your mouth while screaming "take it bitch!" Shit tier fuckers are ruining sci-fi.

[Taernath]

I feel like every episode so far has been a remake of other Star Trek episodes.

[Tisket]

Since fiction in general almost always has been.

Heinlien - Starship Troopers - democracy fails due to lack of personal investment and responsibility

Azimov - discusses robots and humanity (and sexuality as I recall there was a story about some guy refusing to take his daughter to pound town so she got mad and killed him)

Phillip K Dick - robots and poon-tang and killing old people and other shit

Zelazny (mostly fantasy but a bit of sci-fi) - My Name is Legion discusses rebuilding the earth's environment (also read lord of light and bring me the head of prince charming)

Huxley (the only book anyone can name of his without wikipedia, the man was a fantastic author) - A brave new world was science fiction

I have just given a range of authors from about 1920 or so through 1995 that wrote science fiction and are considered masters at their craft. All spoke to social and political change.

The new authors are just not subtle. Good sci-fi makes you think. Shit tier Sci-Fi rams a tranny cock in your mouth while screaming "take it bitch!" Shit tier fuckers are ruining sci-fi.

Heinlein. Asimov.

Their contribution to the genre deserves the correct spelling of their names.

[Tisket]

Also, I just signed up for CBS Access. Watching Star Trek tonight.

EDIT: wrong thread and I don't even care. Hah.

[drauz]

I feel like every episode so far has been a remake of other Star Trek episodes.

https://media.giphy.com/media/1iTWTtUGeiuwtUdy/giphy.gif

[barbarous]

Heinlein. Asimov.

Their contribution to the genre deserves the correct spelling of their names.

Heh, it was late for me and I was somewhat rambling and missed the mistakes. I'm just glad I didn't say what I really think about the modern shit tier authors and publications and kept it civil.

[Latrinsorm]

Starship Troopers.

Subtle?

Hmmmmm.