My initial assessment gave this series an 8 out of 10 after experiencing the first two seasons. Now that I’ve begun watching season 3—which took a while to arrive and was eagerly anticipated—I’ve watched episode 5, 'A Tale of Two Topas,' and have increased my rating to 9 out of 10. The wait for season 3 proved worthwhile. What I appreciate most is how the narratives build upon events from seasons 1 and 2. I sin…

The first couple of seasons of The Orville were really good, but then season three just sort of fell apart. Season three feels like what I thought the newer Star Trek series would be: overly concerned with social commentary, clumsily written, and filled with a negativity that's both frustrating and dull. I’m having trouble figuring out how to score this show now, which used to be well-written, amusing, and…

It’s surprising to find some negative opinions among the reviews. This is Star Trek at its finest. The series possesses a genuine sense of warmth and optimism, along with a feeling of awe – qualities reminiscent of classic Star Trek, in contrast to the recent installments that feel dark, pessimistic, and driven by an agenda, often employing manipulative tactics. I was particularly struck by the space battle in Season…

It’s essentially a Star Trek production geared towards people who aren’t exactly known for their intelligence, and it seems unlikely that it should even be associated with the established series. What works is how well it highlights the merits of the original Kirk show; honestly, the performances in that earlier program are superior to what's on display here. The visual effects would have been impressive when …

The trailer might mislead you; this isn’t intended to be humorous. While it possesses a quirky quality, it feels closer in spirit to Firefly than Star Trek. It doesn't attempt any groundbreaking originality, instead drawing on familiar tropes seen in comparable programs. The characters and their assignments are engaging, the visuals are stunning, and while the narrative incorporates fresh ideas, it ultimately foll…

It has more feeling than jokes, which isn’t necessarily bad if you enjoy that kind of thing. It might be because the person who made Family Guy, American Dad and A Million Ways to Die in the West was involved; I guess that raised my expectations for how funny it would be, as he's usually very amusing. Regardless, it feels more like a straightforward tribute to Star Trek with occasional bits of humor mixed in. I t…

I checked out the premiere of this series, and honestly, I didn’t get as many laughs as I thought I would, but I still enjoyed it quite a bit. There was plenty of action to be found, along with some humor and genuine emotion. The group of characters seemed like they could be enjoyable company, and I think I'll stick around to see where things lead. I’m enjoying what I’ve seen so far; it’s been pretty entertaining. Up…