HariSeldon
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Still working my way through the episodes.
Wish I was! Going to be a LONG wait for Season 3! The first Star Trek Series since TNG that was worth investing time in.
Still working my way through the episodes.
True, likely because they realised this new character has multiples more charisma and audience engagement than Burnham and they needed to reaffirm the focus onto her. The worst thing about this show by an absolute mile is centering it around Burnham.I like Pike - but he get's led by the nose by Michael in pretty much every episode.
Agreed it is not. But I like it a lot anyway. I haven't seen it yet but The Orville is widely said to be Star Trek.I stopped watching 3 or 4 episodes in as it's simply not star trek. That said, I've stopped caring, star wars is almost as broken. I've been tempted to pick it back up, it is worthwhile then?
Definitely a good actor but I'm not sure she is the best. Anyway this is essentially her show just like original Trek was Shatners' so of course they will focus on her.I disagree - I think Burnham is the most interesting character and by a country mile the best actor. I think the weakness, is that in trying to strike a balance between her and Pike in the narrative, Pike has had to allow her a degree of latitude that is somewhat unbelievable. In a real military chain of command she would have been court martialled for insubordination at least half a dozen times.
Although it is a parody, everything I have heard suggests it has the heart of the classic and/or TNG series. I've even seen Trek actors suggesting the same thing so if you are a die hard Trekkie then give it a go. I will probably get around to watching it eventually.I thought the Orville was a parody of ST? Hence I've never bothered.
I thought the Orville was a parody of ST? Hence I've never bothered.
Although it is a parody, everything I have heard suggests it has the heart of the classic and/or TNG series. I've even seen Trek actors suggesting the same thing so if you are a die hard Trekkie then give it a go. I will probably get around to watching it eventually.
That sounds like the OG Trek than Next Gen.I absolutely love the Orville & I am a trekkie from way back. The first couple of episodes are hilarious but definitely play the comedy card strongly while you get to know the cast. Later episodes have some (IMHO) really good plots, & the Comedy drops back to great one-liners & situational moments. All in all fabulous.
To me, the Comedy in the first episodes was way above the Slapstick of OG Trek (Very Family Guy; no real surprise there!), but the later plots are at least as good as the good TNG ones, and occasionally very dark. So I really enjoy that balance.That sounds like the OG Trek than Next Gen.
Episode 10 - I knew it!
From when they mentioned Michael's DNA I knew it would be a relative and not her.
Yeah it turns out that I didn't quite know it lol.Be careful what you wish for.....
Yeah it turns out that I didn't quite know it lol.
Overall all it was enjoyable but there were a couple of man sized discrepancies that detracted a little from my enjoyment.
Especially:Klingon chancellor on the ship with her "dead" husband. Wouldn't the other Klingons wonder how he got his head back? "
It's more of a 'made in the spirit' of TNG with some slapstick humour thrown in. The comparison is made more because its more like star trek as people knew it than the new star trek, but I wouldn't call it star trek exactly.I thought the Orville was a parody of ST? Hence I've never bothered.
Just finished Season 2 - I thoroughly enjoyed it A good story arc, visually impressive and all done with due reverence to earlier series. Pike was excellent.
Only slightly criticism are the pacing, the loooonnnnggg weepy scenes (especially when they rarely follow through and actually kill the character) and the Burnham centric focus. Also a bit disappointed Lorca hasn't made it back.
Not sure where Season 3 is going to fit in though after that ending?
Just seen the trailer - looking forward to itSeason 3 takes place some 900 years in the future in the 32nd century.
I've often wondered at the frequent complaints about a "Burnham centric focus".
She is the star of the show, after all. A bit like complaining about a "Kirk centric focus in 'Star Trek'.