As we roll into summertime on the 2025 TV schedule, sci-fi followers are nonetheless questioning after we’ll get information on The Orville Season 4. Adrianne Palicki’s newest replace advised it could not occur, which contradicts Scott Grimes’ announcement final yr that the present can be in improvement. As we watch for extra (or any) solutions, why not revisit Star Trek‘s Jonathan Frakes speaking about how the sequence nailed the model of The Subsequent Era?
Frakes, who has change into a Star Trek legend each behind and in entrance of the digital camera, spoke at Indiana Comedian Con about The Orville and had nothing however love for Seth MacFarlane’s sequence. Collider reported on the legend speaking about his time directing on the sequence, in addition to the others from Trek who’ve helped out on the present:
Seth MacFarlane is arguably our largest celeb fan. He employed Brannon Braga, who labored on a variety of our greatest stuff. He employed me to direct. He employed cinematographer Marvin Rush. He introduced in Robbie Duncan McNeill to direct a few episodes. He actually leaned into the Subsequent Gen pedigree. I believe folks thought it was going to be foolish—and it was, however it additionally had a variety of lore and depth. He is an incredible storyteller, and he is aware of precisely what he needs.
He did not even point out that Penny Johnson Jerald appeared on each Star Trek and The Orville, however that is perhaps as a result of she detests comparisons between the 2. Even so, it is hardly a secret that Seth MacFarlane’s sequence leaned closely on the components that made The Subsequent Era so profitable, and that he himself is a big fan of Trek. The truth is, MacFarlane was as soon as an additional on the solid of Enterprise, which got here on the tail-end of the TNG period.
Those that love The Orville are doubtless conscious of the Star Trek affect, and the variety of franchise stars from the latter who’ve made their option to the sequence. Sadly, the sequence has wound up in the identical place as the unique Trek sequence, with an uncertain future following three seasons which might be obtainable to stream with a Disney+ subscription.
If there’s any comfort, Seth MacFarlane arrange Season 3 in order that the sequence may proceed and have a conclusive ending. The penultimate episode featured some main developments {that a} new season would doubtless cowl, whereas the season finale offered a wrap-up level for the characters that would function a sequence finale if wanted.
Regardless of that, I believe it is truthful to say that many are annoyed with the state of affairs, and questioning why Disney or Hulu hasn’t introduced something about whether or not The Orville is renewed or canceled. We lately handed the three-year mark since Season 3 concluded, and followers had been ready for a solution on Season 4 lengthy earlier than that. I would prefer to say I am optimistic we’ll get some type of replace on it when San Diego Comedian-Con occurs this yr, however truthfully, I am type of anticipating it to be ignored but once more.
Proceed to take pleasure in The Orville on Disney+ and Hulu, and possibly we’ll finally get some information from both streamer about whether or not it’s going to come again for a brand new season. As for Star Trek, it is over on Paramount+, and there is not any scarcity of upcoming Trek exhibits on the best way for sci-fi followers to take pleasure in.