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How The Orville Is Different From Other Sci-Fi Explained By MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane explains what he initially envisioned for The Orville and what makes it different from other genre films and television shows. The science-fiction comedy series premiered on Fox back in 2017, where it aired for two seasons before transitioning to Hulu. The Orville follows the adventures of a crew on board the titular space vessel in the Planetary Union, 400 years in the future. In addition to being the first live-action series created by MacFarlane, the star leads the cast as Captain Ed Mercer and is joined by Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Anne Winters, Peter Macon, and Jessica Szohr.
The Orville, at first glance, is inspired by the long-running Star Trek franchise, simultaneously parodying and honoring a number of its series. However, it also incorporates elements from other popular science-fiction content, including Star Wars and The Twilight Zone. MacFarlane has long been open about his influences and appreciation for classic sci-fi shows, and that reverence is clear in The Orville. In its transition to Hulu, The Orville has been able to up the ante creatively in many ways, and that includes with its sci-fi elements.
In an exclusive interview with *****, MacFarlane further details what he aspired to do with The Orville, saying that he wanted it to be able to stand on its own. As he explains, he had a number of goals when setting out to make The Orville, and that includes finding a unique way to set it apart from other sci-fi shows. Read MacFarlane's full quote regarding what makes The Orville different below:
MacFarlane also discusses the future of The Orville, sharing that a potential season 4 may be reliant on viewership numbers from Disney+. The move to Hulu, where the show was rebranded as The Orville: New Horizons, supported some of the creator's more ambitious goals and as he stated, the season 3 finale served as a perfect example of what he wanted the series to be. The Orville was allowed to stretch its creative limits while also exploring its characters on a deeper level. The added production value and blending of styles and tones has helped The Orville reach new heights.
With season 3 having recently wrapped up, it will be interesting to see how the show performs on Disney+ and where The Orville goes next if renewed. It seems like MacFarlane still has ideas in mind, and his love for the genre suggests that the series could go on for as long as viewers remain attached. His character-first mentality is what can sustain the show for many years to come. Fans will have to wait for any further news surrounding a season 4, and those not yet caught up can be sure to watch The Orville on Hulu now.
