Early in the episode, Ed remarks that certain videos are untrue. From a writing standpoint, the videos really should have been completely true. This would have painted both sides as equally flawed and put The Orville (and all human leadership) in the position of choosing between two difficult choices. It's a simple, Star Trek kind of plot design.
Instead, one side is the enemy and The Orville gets painted into a very well defined political viewpoint. Of course we know this may be true behind the scenes, but it is better not to bleed it into the show.
I think I am personally levelheaded enough to continue watching the series, but I can still see myself simply forgetting to watch the next episode. I'm sure a good number of people will. If this plot decision actually served some real benefit, maybe an argument could be made here, but it does nothing to help the plot of the episode or the show.
The episode is fairly strong in general. It could have been much better with some blurred morality. It certainly isn't good enough to merit shedding viewership.
Instead, one side is the enemy and The Orville gets painted into a very well defined political viewpoint. Of course we know this may be true behind the scenes, but it is better not to bleed it into the show.
I think I am personally levelheaded enough to continue watching the series, but I can still see myself simply forgetting to watch the next episode. I'm sure a good number of people will. If this plot decision actually served some real benefit, maybe an argument could be made here, but it does nothing to help the plot of the episode or the show.
The episode is fairly strong in general. It could have been much better with some blurred morality. It certainly isn't good enough to merit shedding viewership.