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Amanda Hugnkiss · 12-04-2017, 10:57 PM

Is The Orville some kind of Star Trek parody? If not, what are the characters like? Are there any shapeshifters for main characters, or is there a race comparable to the Borg?
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AB · 12-05-2017, 06:22 PM

They have humans as well as other species for the main characters. I'm not sure if any of the main characters are shapeshifters. It reminds me a little bit of Star Trek but it's not as serious, there's more humor to it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=528oXc04ICY

Amanda Hugnkiss · 12-05-2017, 11:20 PM

It reminds me of Star Trek too; but if it's basically a parody that makes fun of it, then I don't believe I'll watch it. The only reason I know about it is because it's on the same network that airs episodes of The Simpsons, and I'll see commercials for it when I fast forward.
Take care and God bless

Amanda Hugnkiss · 12-05-2017, 11:20 PM

It reminds me of Star Trek too; but if it's basically a parody that makes fun of it, then I don't believe I'll watch it. The only reason I know about it is because it's on the same network that airs episodes of The Simpsons, and I'll see commercials for it when I fast forward.
Take care and God bless

Donthe2nd · 12-08-2017, 01:20 AM

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Are there any shapeshifters for main characters, or is there a race comparable to the Borg?

Well there's a talking green blob of Jello who is a science officer or something. Yes it is clearly a parody of Star Trek; the uniforms are similar and they travel from one star system to another impossibly fast just like Star Trek. Also the producer Seth McFarlane is a big Star Wars / Star Trek fan.

I wouldn't say the show "makes fun of" Star Trek, it's more like a tribute to Star Trek in a half serious / half humorous way.

Nanoose · 12-08-2017, 01:03 PM

In a way it is like Star Trek because there is a bit of food for thought in it. Cheers and Merry Christmas!

12-04-2017, 10:57 PM	#1
Amanda Hugnkiss Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 02, 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 861	Got a question about Orville Is The Orville some kind of Star Trek parody? If not, what are the characters like? Are there any shapeshifters for main characters, or is there a race comparable to the Borg? Take care and God bless

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Nanoose Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 20, 2017 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 56	In a way it is like Star Trek because there is a bit of food for thought in it. Cheers and Merry Christmas!
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12-05-2017, 06:22 PM	#2
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,426	They have humans as well as other species for the main characters. I'm not sure if any of the main characters are shapeshifters. It reminds me a little bit of Star Trek but it's not as serious, there's more humor to it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=528oXc04ICY

12-05-2017, 11:20 PM	#3
Amanda Hugnkiss Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 02, 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 861	It reminds me of Star Trek too; but if it's basically a parody that makes fun of it, then I don't believe I'll watch it. The only reason I know about it is because it's on the same network that airs episodes of The Simpsons, and I'll see commercials for it when I fast forward. Take care and God bless