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Vulture Watch
Is the Orville still flying high? Has The Orville TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on FOX? The television vulture is watching for the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The Orville, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the FOX television network, The Orville stars Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, Halston Sage, J Lee, and Mark Jackson. The sci-fi action-adventure series centers on Captain Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane), of The U.S.S. Orville, and First Officer Kelly Grayson (Palicki) — his ex-wife. Whether facing off with the Krill, a dangerous alien race, or attempting rescues on behalf of the Planetary Union, the human and alien crew still must deal with their mundane issues and each other.
Season Two Ratings
The second season of The Orville averaged a 0.75 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.16 million viewers. Compared to season one, that is down by 40% and 27%, respectively. Find out how The Orville stacks up against the other FOX TV shows.
The Orville has been renewed for a third season. However, the series is moving to Hulu. Season three will debut on June 2, 2022. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Will The Orville be cancelled or renewed for season three? Right now, it is too soon to judge by the ratings, but I am sure FOX will pick up another installment, because it has been approved to receive California tax incentives for a third season. Remember, entertainment aside, television is a numbers game, and the most important numbers involve money. Still, I’ll keep an eye on the Nielsens and update this page with any breaking developments. Subscribe for free alerts on any cancellation or renewal news regarding The Orville.
5/11/19 update: FOX has renewed The Orville TV show for a third season.
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What do you think? Are you glad that The Orville TV show has been renewed for a third season? How would you feel if FOX had cancelled this TV series, instead?
I like very much The Orville!
Please don’t cancel! I love this show
I hope there will be at least one more season. The suggestion that it’s a failing of this show that it so closely echoes classic Star Trek is completely off target – that’s the whole point of the Orville. It’s got the qualities that made Star Trek special (and that many think that the current version has ditched) And the differences are fun to follow as they develop.It will be fascinating to see how it develops if it’s given the chance. I hope that if Fox drops it it will find another home.
Good show! Please renew
Fox executives, if you read these, please pay attention to the voice of the people instead of the almighty dollar and do NOT cancel this show. It combines drama, comedy, ingenuity and good, old fashioned fun all into a neat, action filled package. @Seth Macfarlane: If you do get cancelled, take your show to any other network, they will be glad to have you.
Boy, this show is great! I am a die head Star Trek fan! At 1st. I head that the show was going to be a spoof off Star Trek, but once I started watching the show; the rumors where all wrong. the show is funny, pluse the story line is great! I would have to say season 2 picked up for me on seasons 5 – 8 ( the only thing about 8 is I HATE CLIFF HANGERS! To top if off .. we don’t even know if there is going to be a season 3) Look If you are… Read more »
The Orville is continuing the tradition of epic to Star Trek and Babylon 5 television programming with a 21st century personality. Give it time and let it continue to build a following.
The last episode of the Orville showed a great potential to fill the void by Star Trek TOS and TNG. It has all the elements of what made those Star Trek series great. Give it another season and I bet the ratings will improve
Both my husband and I enjoy the Orville
I still really enjoy the Orville. It’s a show both my husband and I enjoy
No,,,do not waste a time slot.
Please renew. Wife and I love it. It’s a great show. We watch it as a family. Spurs tons of discussions on issues like morality and leadership. Great writing. Great casting. Next time don’t wait so long to get the next season going.
Yes we like the Orville and want a third season
My wife and I enjoy Orville very much, in fact it’s our favorite show. Cancel this show and were sure to cancel FOX.
The Orville should remain running as long as it keeps its original story line. It is a combination of serious situations and humor. just starting its second season, it’s the best new series I have seen in a long time.