A previously unknown planet makes contact with the Orville, making for the Orville's first First Contact. The planet is developed to around the level of 20th/21st century Earth. When, at a dinner with leaders of the planet Kelly and Bortus reveal their birthdays are soon, they are promptly arrested and sent to a prison camp. The planet is deeply superstitious and uses star signs to prejudge people's characters: Kelly and Bortus are, by their definition, criminals.
An episode that started well, with the Orville celebrating its first First Contact. This is essentially the Orville's mission - finding unknown, uncharted planets and making contact with them - so, after 17 episodes we at last have the Orville's purpose being fulfilled.
The astrology/superstition thing was interesting. Another deeper theme of Seth MacFarlane's, hitting out at primitive beliefs.
This is where the good stuff stopped though. The solution is clumsy and relies on so many things going right (someone noticing it for one!). Plus, after a rather solid setup it all gets resolved in a rush - pacing is incredibly inconsistent.
It also would be nice if, for once, Ed would use force to sort out these clashes with primitive civilisations. His 2ic and 3ic are being held in a work camp with no chance of release just because the savages on the planet don't like their birthdays and he's orders are to just leave them there! Vaporising a building or two on the planet would quickly make the savages release Kelly and Bortus.
An episode that started well, with the Orville celebrating its first First Contact. This is essentially the Orville's mission - finding unknown, uncharted planets and making contact with them - so, after 17 episodes we at last have the Orville's purpose being fulfilled.
The astrology/superstition thing was interesting. Another deeper theme of Seth MacFarlane's, hitting out at primitive beliefs.
This is where the good stuff stopped though. The solution is clumsy and relies on so many things going right (someone noticing it for one!). Plus, after a rather solid setup it all gets resolved in a rush - pacing is incredibly inconsistent.
It also would be nice if, for once, Ed would use force to sort out these clashes with primitive civilisations. His 2ic and 3ic are being held in a work camp with no chance of release just because the savages on the planet don't like their birthdays and he's orders are to just leave them there! Vaporising a building or two on the planet would quickly make the savages release Kelly and Bortus.