One of the things people liked about Star Trek, the show The Orville pays homage to, is that the show was unafraid to take chances and tackle controversial issues. This week, The Orville takes a page from its predecessor in a tightly written and very dramatic episode, “About A Girl.”
I like that this show is unafraid to take risks by choosing to air an episode with such heavy dramatic overtones as this one in only its third episode. While there are those still trying to decide if the show is a drama or a comedy, this week, the votes are solidly in the drama column. The show takes a step back from the action and the broad comedy and is wonderfully directed.
Like last week’s solid outing, this episode showcases more of the individual cast members. In this case, Lt. Commander Bortus (Macon), a stoic Moclan – a single-gender species, and his mate, Klyden (Coleman). Their relationship is put to the test by the situation surrounding their newborn child, a female. Both actors give emotional performances while revealing more layers to the crew of The Orville.
This interesting and thought-provoking episode of The Orville – airs tonight at 9C/10E on Fox. Are you becoming a fan of The Orville? Will you be watching tonight’s more dramatic episode? If so, tell us what you think in the comments.
