Category "the-orville"

Why was "The Orville" chosen for the name of the ship and the series?

The Orville is a sci-fi about the crew on the ship by the same name. Out of universe, why was this name chosen for the show (and the ship)? It appears to be a p

What are Bortus and Alara's jobs on the bridge of the Orville?

Best I can tell, the bridge crew of the Orville have the following jobs: Cpt. Ed Mercer - Captain Cmdr. Kelly Grayson - First officer Lt. Gordon Malloy - Helms

What is the significance of Alara's gift to Capt. Mercer?

In the third episode of season 2 of The Orville, Alara gets a gift for Capt Mercer as a goodbye present. The gift isn't revealed until the end of the episode. C

Why did Captain Mercer request another Xeleyan to replace Alara?

After Alara leaves the series, she's replaced by another Xelayan female with a bit of an attitude, Talla. Other than super-human strength, which is clearly an a