The Orville is set in the 25th century, 400 years in the future, and follows the lives of the crew and passengers on board the titular spaceship, The Orville. The show's protagonist, Commander Ed Mercer (played by MacFarlane), is a mid-level officer who takes command of the ship after the captain is injured. As Mercer navigates the complexities of command, he must also contend with his personal life, including a strained relationship with his ex-wife, Kelly (played by Morena Baccarin), who is also his second-in-command.
7.5/10 – “A clumsy but loving valentine to classic Star Trek, with jokes.” The Orville - Season 1
However, if you have ever missed the era when Star Trek asked philosophical questions without explosions every five minutes, The Orville - Season 1 is a balm. It is the awkward, gangly teenager that grows into the confident, brilliant adult of Season 2 and New Horizons . The Orville is set in the 25th century,
Critics were initially lukewarm, but fans praised the show for capturing the spirit of Star Trek: The Next Generation better than contemporary reboots. A starship is only as good as its
A starship is only as good as its bridge crew, and Season 1 assembles a motley group of misfits who defy standard tropes.
The season's masterpiece. It stands alone as one of the most thoughtful pieces of 2010s sci-fi. The trial of Bortus’s child is tense, fair, and heartbreaking. The ending is not a happy Federation victory; it is a compromise that leaves a bitter taste. That is the point.