I
was intrigued when I saw the first promotional clip of the Fox Network’s The
Orville.
My
first impression was that it was a Star Trek parody much like actor Tim Allen’s
Galaxy Quest film.
When
I found out the Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane was the show’s creator my
enthusiasm waned a bit. I’ve never been
a big fan of his work. I did know he was
a HUGE Star Trek fan.
Thursday
night rolled around and I thought I’d give the show a look.
I
was pleasantly surprised. While the show
does have some comedic moments it is actually a very well-written and acted Science
Fiction action/adventure/dramatic TV show worthy of the original Star Trek show
but with more of the trappings of the Next Generation.
The
special effects are amazing, the stories thought-provoking and for all intents and
purposes it is Star Trek.
Ironically
a new Paramount Pictures Star Trek series: Discovery, premiered at the same time
as The Orville, with much less fanfare and audience enthusiasm.
I
am an Orville fan and plan on watching the series for the duration.
Titan Books and author Jeff Bond celebrate The
Orville and its crew with their brand new The
World Of The Orville oversize, hardbound book.
The
book delves deeply into the making of the series. Starting with the overall design of the show from
sets to costumes, weapons, spacecraft and more the book leaves no details out.
Cast,
crew, character, storylines, sets and every aspect of the series are
examined.
Insights
from the crew and cast, designers and others associated with The Orville along with
insightful observations from the author make journeying through the book much
like the mission of the spaceship itself-to explore.
I
love the series and The World Of the Orville is a great companion and resource
to the series.