Not counting the Prison Break revival, FOX introduced 10 new TV shows during the regular 2016-17 television season and cancelled seven of them. Now they’ve picked up Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane’s new space adventure comedy drama. Can his animated series success translate to live-action sci-fi? Will The Orville TV show be cancelled or renewed for a second season on FOX? Stay tuned.
The Orville stars MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, Halston Sage, J Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Norm Macdonald, Larry Joe Campbell, Victor Garber, Brian George, and Rachael MacFarlane. In 2417, Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane) is promoted to captain The U.S.S. Orville, with the assistance of First Officer Kelly Grayson (Palicki). Unfortunately, she’s his ex-wife, and her presence acts as a bridle on his enthusiasm. 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.
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What do you think? Do you like The Orville TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season on FOX?
11/2 update: The Orville is renewed for season two on FOX. Details here.
I watched the 1st episode and consigned it to the trash can. And I am a long time Trek fan and have watched all the other Trek series.
You should give it another chance, First two episode was real trash and I don’t know why I sticked with it but After First two episode It has Been great. Definitely better than ST;D.
It took me two episodes and now I’m hooked. I like this show a lot but that is probably a bad thing. They always cancel the shows that I really like.
Love it. It is such fun!
One of the best show’s in the last 10 years! A great balance of comedy and drama I love everything about.
Enjoy the show very much. Please renew for 2nd session. Great sci fi and comedy
I love it. It is quirky and funny. My favorite new show.
Like it, better than the cbs new show. Hope we get a renewal for 2nd season. At least we can watch it on Hulu!
It took me 3 episodes to get into it, but now it is my favorite new show. It took awhile for me to figure out if it was a drama, a comedy or a sci-fi.
It’s my favorite show on Tv. Give it time. It’s great!
It reminds us a lot of Galaxy Quest/Star Trek and we enjoy it. We have always loved anything Sci-Fi and this show is a nice mix of story with comedy. Like that he pays homage to Star Trek. The android sounds just like Data from STNG. Not sure what people expected – but we knew what we were in for with Seth. Watched Family Guy the first time it was on, then they canceled it, then they brought it back. Maybe my husband and I are both 16 year-olds inside:)
It figures…. I really like this show and this week’s episode was one of the best. It captures the spirit of the original series and overall it is spot on. Unfortunately, when I really like a show on Fox it usually gets cancelled: i.e. Firefly, Wonderfalls, Human Target, Second Chance, Almost Human, Adventures of Brisco County Jr, etc.
I could have ghost written this. I liked just about all of those shows too, as well as dozens of others all cancelled after one season, or sometimes mid-season. I should have known The Orville was in trouble after I enjoyed the pilot so much!
I’m right there with you
this show needs to be cancelled now
We love The Orville!!! Is it quirky? Yes!!! Is it at times unsteady on its direction? Yes!! Do we love it? YES!!!! Just because it isn’t a live version of Family Guy in Space is no reason to turn away. The characters are a team and very diverse. Something we don’t see enough of. The jokes are smart and funny and some just plain silly and fun. Please let this show grow and find its steady footing. We will be watching!!
It’s amazing how awful this show is.
love the Orville!!!