The Orville (2017)

About The Orville

The Orville, premiered in 2017, is an American science fiction comedy-drama television series. It was created by and stars Seth MacFarlane. The show is set in the 25th century and follows a group of space travelers on board The Orville, an exploratory spaceship from Earth's interstellar fleet. The series provides a light-hearted look at the distant future, as The Orville crew faces the marvels and dangers of outer space while also dealing with mundane, often humorous, everyday life problems.

Making / Production

The Orville was created by Seth MacFarlane, who also takes the lead role. It is produced by 20th Century Fox Television, Fuzzy Door Productions, and Fox Broadcasting Company. The show's mix of comedy, drama, and science fiction elements provide a satirical homage to Star Trek while offering a distinct viewpoint and original storylines.

Actors

• Seth MacFarlane as Captain Ed Mercer: MacFarlane delivers a deft mix of humor and leadership as the captain of The Orville.
• Adrianne Palicki as Commander Kelly Grayson: Serving as the First Officer and the ex-wife of Captain Mercer, Palicki combines professional tension and personal drama in her role.
• Penny Johnson Jerald as Dr. Claire Finn: Jerald portrays the dedicated and compassionate ship's lead medical officer.
• Scott Grimes as Lt. Gordon Malloy: Grimes adds a dose of comedy to the drama with his portrayal of the skilled but irreverent helmsman.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Orville is filmed on the same lot as Fox's popular show 'Family Guy', another creation of Seth MacFarlane.
• Seth MacFarlane is a lifelong fan of Star Trek, a passion that influenced the creation of The Orville.
• Many episodes of The Orville pay homage to classic Star Trek plotlines.

Awards

The Orville has been nominated for several awards including the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Television Series and the Dragon Award for Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series.

Quotes

• “The stars should be a reminder of our place in the universe. We’re small. It’s all a cosmic joke. But the punchline is, we still matter. Our lives matter.” - Captain Ed Mercer
• “You don’t get to be a captain because you have the best ideas. You get to be a captain because you know how to make the best of a no-win situation.” - Commander Kelly Grayson

Music, Soundtrack

• The music for The Orville was composed by Bruce Broughton, who infused the series with an episodic score reminiscent of classic Star Trek.
• The show features a catchy and memorable theme song that sets the stage for the series' space exploration theme.