The Orville
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The Orville

"New home. New missions."

7.6
Yr 2017
Status Ended
Drama Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

Follow the crew of the not-so-functional exploratory ship in the Earth's interstellar fleet, 400 years in the future.

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Hulu
US
Disney Plus
CA • UK
Why fans love it

The Orville premiered in 2017, blending sci-fi drama with comedy to tell a space adventure set four centuries ahead. Led by Seth MacFarlane, the series follows an exploratory vessel staffed by an imperfect crew navigating their duties in Earth's interstellar fleet. It leans into a curious, optimistic vision of a future utopia, pairing an earnest passion for space exploration with an amused perspective on everyday workplace friction.

What holds fan interest is the show's balance of nostalgic warmth and unexpected gravity. The storytelling shifts easily from conversational humor to high-stakes space battle encounters, capturing the thrill of the unknown without losing its lighter touch. By framing the future as both an ambitious frontier and a home for ordinary human quirks, the series carved out a distinct identity that bridges lighthearted comedy with classic science fiction drama.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 10
Longest run 36 eps
Seth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane
as Capt. Ed Mercer
36 episodes
Adrianne Palicki
Adrianne Palicki
as Cmdr. Kelly Grayson
36 episodes
Penny Johnson Jerald
Penny Johnson Jerald
as Dr. Claire Finn
36 episodes
Scott Grimes
Scott Grimes
as Lt. Gordon Malloy
36 episodes
Peter Macon
Peter Macon
as Lt. Cmdr. Bortus
36 episodes
Jessica Szohr
Jessica Szohr
as Talla Keyali
24 episodes
J. Lee
J. Lee
as John LaMarr
36 episodes
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
as Isaac
36 episodes
Show 67 more
Mike Henry as Dann 11 episodes Halston Sage as Alara Kitan 17 episodes Chad L. Coleman as Klyden 20 episodes Anne Winters as Charly Burke 10 episodes Michaela McManus as Teleya 4 episodes Patrick Cox as Ogre 1 episode Brian George as Dr. Aronov 1 episode Christine Corpuz as Janice Lee 1 episode Sean Cook as Derek 1 episode Joel Swetow as Krill Captain 1 episode Jeffrey Tambor as Ben Mercer 1 episode Holland Taylor as Jeannie Mercer 1 episode Rachael MacFarlane as Computer (voice) 7 episodes Jason Alexander as Olix 2 episodes Greta Jung as Comm Officer 2 episodes Patrick Warburton as Lt. Tharl 2 episodes Chris Johnson as Cassius 5 episodes Nick Chinlund as Capt. Dalak 2 episodes Ron Canada as Admiral Tucker 3 episodes Will Sasso as Mooska 2 episodes Rob Lowe as Darulio 2 episodes Fred Tatasciore as Krill Voice (voice) 2 episodes Brandon Melendy as Feral Alien #5 2 episodes Larry Joe Campbell as Steve Newton 7 episodes Robert Picardo as Ildis Kitan 2 episodes Molly Hagan as Drenala Kitan 2 episodes Graham Hamilton as K-1 6 episodes Jude B. Lanston as Moclan Helmsman 2 episodes Kevin Daniels as Locar 2 episodes Gavin K. Lee as Henry Park 4 episodes Erica Shaffer as Obstetric Surgeon #1 2 episodes Dylan Kenin as Krill Soldier 2 episodes Jay Whittaker as Kaylon Tertiary 3 episodes Stephen Blackehart as Krill Second Officer 2 episodes Jamin Thompson as Alien Officer 2 episodes J. Paul Boehmer 3 episodes Francis Lloyd Corby as Crewman 2 episodes Blesson Yates as Topa 7 episodes John Fleck as Krill Ambassador 3 episodes Kyra Santoro as Ensign Turco 10 episodes Randy Jay Burrell as Arachnid Alien 2 episodes Antonio D. Charity as Advocate Kagus 2 episodes Jonathan Adams as Moclan Arbitrator 2 episodes Brian Maillard as Lt. Biggins 2 episodes Jeffrey Muller as Lt. Ha'Bahl 3 episodes Leighton Meester as Laura Huggins 2 episodes Regi Davis as Korick 2 episodes Andy Milder as Ensign Bolobar 3 episodes Sarah Jane MacKay as Nurse Hopkins 5 episodes Andi Chapman as Admiral Howland 2 episodes Rena Owen as Heveena 4 episodes Jim Mahoney as Brosk 7 episodes Wren T. Brown as Captain Rechik 3 episodes Kelly Hu as Admiral Ozawa 8 episodes Michael J. Sielaff as Long Necked Officer 4 episodes Ted Danson as Admiral Perry 6 episodes Yvonne Senat Jones as Osaia 2 episodes Bruce Boxleitner as President Alcuzan 3 episodes Giorgia Whigham as Lysella 2 episodes BJ Tanner as Marcus Finn 13 episodes Kai Wener as Ty Finn 13 episodes Victor Garber as Admiral Halsey 13 episodes Norm Macdonald as Yaphit (voice) 22 episodes Robert David Grant as Kaylon Secondary 3 episodes Lisa Banes as Speria Balask 3 episodes Imani Pullum as Topa 4 episodes Joe Brogie as Comm Officer (voice) 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Visual Effects Editor
Lauren Mullally
Creator
Seth MacFarlane
Director
Seth MacFarlane Jamie Babbit Rebecca Rodriguez Kevin Hooks Jon Favreau Jonathan Frakes Gary S. Rake
Executive Producer
Seth MacFarlane David A. Goodman
Writer
Seth MacFarlane Joe Menosky Wellesley Wild André Bormanis David A. Goodman
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Howard Berger
Art Direction
Robert Strohmaier
Costume Design
Joseph A. Porro
Producer
Jon Favreau
Editor
Bart Rachmil Scott Powell Tom Costantino
Concept Artist
Lex Cassar
Pre-Visualization Supervisor
Matt McClurg
Music
John Debney
Co-Executive Producer
Howard Griffith
Stunts
Lauren Mary Kim
Original Music Composer
Joel McNeely
Production Design
Stephen J. Lineweaver
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

space battle future utopia nostalgic space exploration curious space adventure amused
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Details

First Aired
September 10, 2017
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,460