In 2017, Seth MacFarlane created the sci-fi comedy-drama, “The Orville,” as a homage to the original “Star Trek” and its “Next Generation” successor.
Despite its appreciation for “Stark Trek,” “The Orville” never shies away from parodying the source material it is so inspired by, subverting space drama tropes in the process.
Season 3 of the show, titled “The Orville: New Horizons,” which premiered in June this year, continues the tradition of pushing narrative boundaries and expanding a rich world filled with possibilities.The basic premise of “The Orville” follows series protagonist Ed Mercer (MacFarlane), the captain of the USS Orville, a space exploratory vessel in the 25th century.
The show delves into the adventures of the ship’s crew, which include thwarting a rebellion by genetically-advanced robots and standing up to the aggressive, xenophobic Krills.
While the show has been well-received by critics, talks about a potential season 4 are still unfolding, which prompted
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