I debated with myself if I preferred the Star Trek humans vs The Orville humans, and in the end I do prefer the more serious dialogue of Star Trek
Comment on Star Trek and The Orville, which is better/worse?
Sabakodgo@lemmy.fmhy.net 9 months ago
The Orville’s first season was a bit of a mess. It tried to be a comedy, but it also had some very serious moments. The second season was much better, as it focused more on the serious stories. However, the show still needs to improve its dialogue. Which I really like in Star Trek.
startrekexplained@startrek.website 9 months ago
NuPNuA@lemm.ee 9 months ago
I kind of feel like that’s how Seth had to get it past Fox and onto TV to begin with. He’s not known for making sci-fi, he’s known for making comedies.
buckykat@hexbear.net 9 months ago
The first season being a bit of a mess is classic Trek behavior to be fair. I think the comedy angle was mostly a way to trick Fox into running it.
startrekexplained@startrek.website 9 months ago
For sure it was just to get it greenlit. After the Identity two parter proved it did well with drama, they shifted
buckykat@hexbear.net 9 months ago
As early as episode 3 they were trying to do serious storylines, and as early as episode 4 they were succeeding. I think it was always intended to be real Trek with the serial numbers filed off but sold to Fox and consequently advertised as a parody.
startrekexplained@startrek.website 9 months ago
I think they really found the right balance by the Identity two parter