All theideasThe Orvilleborrowed fromStar Trekhelped the former become much more accessible from the beginning.
However,there’s still one big thing missing fromThe Orvillethat would complete itsStar Trektribute.
Iconic asStar Trek’s transportersare, they haven’t been immune to criticism through the decades.
Transporters can be something of a cure-all for an obstacle that would otherwise be incredibly difficult to overcome.
So, it’s possibleThe Orvillewanted to avoid this downfall.
By the time ofStar Trek: The Next Generation, the spinoff’s budget had been increased.
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This is proven byThe Next Generation’s numerous shuttle landings.
However,Transporters remained a big part of the formula due to their popularity inThe Original Series.
Members of the USS Orville’s crew have even fallen victim to being Transported against their will.
Created by Seth McFarlane and set in the 25th century, The Orville follows the crew of the titular ship and its captain, Ed Mercer (McFarlane) as they explore the galaxy. Inspired by Star Trek, it also spoofs the sci-fi classic, taking a comedic approach to its serialized story and science-fiction premise. Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, and Scott Grimes star alongside McFarlane as part of an ensemble cast.
The OrvilleIis available for streaming on Hulu.
Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, and Scott Grimes star alongside McFarlane as part of an ensemble cast.
