Mad Idolatry
- Episode aired Dec 7, 2017
- TV-14
- 44m
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8.4/10
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The crew crash land on a planet from another universe; Ed and Kelly consider getting back together.The crew crash land on a planet from another universe; Ed and Kelly consider getting back together.The crew crash land on a planet from another universe; Ed and Kelly consider getting back together.
J. Lee
- Lt. Cmdr. John LaMarr
- (as J Lee)
Chloe Alexa Ibanez
- Woman
- (as Chloe Russell)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaHeavily influenced by Who Watches the Watchers (1989) (the religion angle) and Blink of an Eye (2000) (the time dichotomy).
- GoofsThe 14th-century-period peasant's cottage has bright steel door hinges.
Not necessarily an error. Different cultures progress at different rates, and different cultures on worlds that are an invention of a writer can progress in any way he/she sees fit. In this instance, at time code 23.33, when a woman is disciplining her son, weapons are seen next to them that are obviously steel (or something that looks like it). There is no reason to think that a blacksmith or former solider, perhaps, couldn't have made the hinges.
- Quotes
Isaac: I believe what we have encountered is a planet locked in a multi-phasic orbit.
[in the conference room with all the senior staff]
Capt. Ed Mercer: Okay, let's pretend I don't know what that is.
Lt. Gordon Malloy: Do you know what that is?
Capt. Ed Mercer: I do not.
Lt. Gordon Malloy: So, we could just say that.
Capt. Ed Mercer: Thanks, buddy.
[sarcastically]
- Crazy creditsAfter having been credited as Lt. John LaMarr up to this point in the season, J. Lee is credited as Lt. Cmdr., reflecting his promotion from the previous episode.
- ConnectionsReferences Brigadoon (1954)
Featured review
Seth MacFarlane's take on religion
Kelly, Gordon and Isaac are exploring a planet that only appears in our universe every 11 days but for which 700 years pass in those 11 days. The planet has advanced to the bronze age. Despite being aware of the risk of contaminating the planet's culture, Kelly helps heal a girl who has been injured. When the crew lands on the planet 11 days later, 700 years has passed...and Kelly is regarded as a god!
A very interesting and intelligent episode of The Orville with Seth MacFarlane once again showing that this is more than just Star Trek with humour. Once again, too, he captures his own views in the plot of an episode. This time he tackles religion.
As a Christian I guess I'm supposed to be offended by how things progress and the conclusion, as MacFarlane portrays religions as beliefs borne out of superstition and ignorance and perpetuated and abused by those wishing to use the belief to wield power. This is in many cases true so it's hard to defend against that. I'm definitely not going to dispute his view that religion causes many of the world's problems, especially wars.
One issue I have, however, is his view that as we grow more enlightened there is less need for religion, implying that only lesser-educated and less-intelligent people need religion. Maybe less people feel the need for religion but religion still has a purpose.
His stance is also rather dogmatic and simplistic. Then again, it's a bit difficult to have an all-encompassing discussion on the pros and cons of religion and whether God exists in a 45-minute episode of a sci-fi-comedy series!
Anyway, regardless of my beliefs, it's still a very interesting, intelligent and entertaining episode, one that, despite my beliefs not aligning to those of Seth MacFarlane, I enjoyed immensely.
A very interesting and intelligent episode of The Orville with Seth MacFarlane once again showing that this is more than just Star Trek with humour. Once again, too, he captures his own views in the plot of an episode. This time he tackles religion.
As a Christian I guess I'm supposed to be offended by how things progress and the conclusion, as MacFarlane portrays religions as beliefs borne out of superstition and ignorance and perpetuated and abused by those wishing to use the belief to wield power. This is in many cases true so it's hard to defend against that. I'm definitely not going to dispute his view that religion causes many of the world's problems, especially wars.
One issue I have, however, is his view that as we grow more enlightened there is less need for religion, implying that only lesser-educated and less-intelligent people need religion. Maybe less people feel the need for religion but religion still has a purpose.
His stance is also rather dogmatic and simplistic. Then again, it's a bit difficult to have an all-encompassing discussion on the pros and cons of religion and whether God exists in a 45-minute episode of a sci-fi-comedy series!
Anyway, regardless of my beliefs, it's still a very interesting, intelligent and entertaining episode, one that, despite my beliefs not aligning to those of Seth MacFarlane, I enjoyed immensely.
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- Park Plaza Hotel - 607 S. Park View Street, Los Angeles, California, USA(church hall where Valondis rules from)
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- Runtime44 minutes
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- 16:9 HD
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