Need to show more of the pilots, think they are both funny

We're loving it so far.

I have a feeling the Orville will get renewed for a second season even if ratings for the show aren't out of this world.

kpowers said:

I have a feeling the Orville will get renewed for a second season even if ratings for the show aren't out of this world.

It's got the big backing I don't see why it shouldn't.

morningsong said:

kpowers said:

I have a feeling the Orville will get renewed for a second season even if ratings for the show aren't out of this world.

It's got the big backing I don't see why it shouldn't.

Yeah ratings aren't everything. Many shows that get cancelled have better ratings than some shows that aren't cancelled.

I missed the last episode so I don't have any comments about it. Still thinking it comes on Sundays. don't know why it's on Thursdays that's a touchy spot to be. Personally I'm more loyal to GA, or Scandal at this point and I still miss those.

I was expecting more laughs. I've giggled a few times, but I've been waiting for the big guffaw moment...and it hasnt come yet. Still...I like it, even though every time Captain Mercer speaks, I hear Brian the Dog...

UncleJam said:

I was expecting more laughs. I've giggled a few times, but I've been waiting for the big guffaw moment...and it hasnt come yet. Still...I like it, even though every time Captain Mercer speaks, I hear Brian the Dog...

You might be waiting a while. It was never intended to be a slapstick laughfest like Family Guy or American Dad. Even Ted and A Million Ways To Die In the West weren't written like that.

We're enjoying the character development, the humor, and the storylines. I think if it was a guffaw moment every time, it'd lose its charm real fast.

S1E4
If The Stars Should Appear



Ed and the Orville encounter a massive vessel adrift in space, which is in danger of colliding with a star. While some of the crew set out to help the ship’s inhabitants, Bortus, Gordon, and John stay behind and fend off a Krill attack on another Union ship.

The series ratings are piss poor. I would be surprised if fox renews this meh-mess. Perhaps sci-fi network?

kewlschool said:

The series ratings are piss poor. I would be surprised if fox renews this meh-mess. Perhaps sci-fi network?

I bet there are shows with lower ratings than the Orville that will get renewed.

Well I'll watch until it's gone.


Isaac, as Mr. Potato made me laugh. I will say the whole "open this jar of pickles" line is getting old fast.

Here are the renewal chances according to the reliable TV Grim Reaper for every scripted show on the five networks. Keep in mind the season is still very young.



ABC

CBS

NBC

Fox

CW

Go, Orville!

Hudson said:

Here are the renewal chances according to the reliable TV Grim Reaper for every scripted show on the five networks. Keep in mind the season is still very young.



ABC

Ten Days In The Valley	0%
Kevin (Probably) Saves The World	55%
Marvel’s Inhumans	55%
Once Upon A Time	55%
The Mayor	60%
Fresh Off The Boat	70%
How To Get Away With Murder	70%
Designated Survivor	75%
Speechless	80%
Grey’s Anatomy	90%
black-ish	95%
American Housewife	99%
The Good Doctor	99%
Scandal	canceled
The Middle	canceled
Modern Family	renewed
The Goldbergs	renewed

CBS

Me, Myself & I	55%
Wisdom Of The Crowd	55%
9JKL	65%
Criminal Minds	65%
Hawaii Five-0	65%
MacGyver	65%
NCIS: Los Angeles	65%
Blue Bloods	75%
Code Black	75%
Kevin Can Wait	80%
SEAL Team	80%
Madam Secretary	90%
NCIS	90%
NCIS: New Orleans	90%
Scorpion	90%
Young Sheldon	90%
Life in Pieces	95%
Bull	99%
The Big Bang Theory	renewed

NBC

The Blacklist	55%
Law & Order: True Crime	60%
The Brave	60%
Great News	70%
Shades Of Blue	75%
The Good Place	85%
Chicago Fire	90%
Chicago P.D.	90%
Law & Order: SVU	90%
Superstore	90%
Blindspot	95%
Chicago Med	100%
This Is Us (Fox)	renewed
Will & Grace (NBCU)	renewed

Fox

Brooklyn Nine-Nine	55%
The Exorcist	55%
Ghosted	60%
Gotham	60%
The Last Man On Earth	60%
The Mick	60%
Bob’s Burgers	75%
The Orville	80%
Lethal Weapon	85%
Lucifer	85%
The Gifted	90%
Star	95%
Empire	99%
Family Guy	99%
New Girl	canceled
The Simpsons	renewed

CW

Valor	45%
Dynasty	55%
Jane The Virgin	55%
Arrow	95%
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend	95%
DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow	95%
Riverdale	95%
Supernatural	95%
The Flash	99%
Supergirl	100%
The Originals	canceled

I'm guessing at a 0% means that Ten Days in the Valley is a limited series. Well the Orville is at an 80% so that is a good sign.

kpowers said:

kewlschool said:

The series ratings are piss poor. I would be surprised if fox renews this meh-mess. Perhaps sci-fi network?

I bet there are shows with lower ratings than the Orville that will get renewed.

Only thing is that this show costs more than a sitcom does. If it gets a second season, it's because family guy money keeps it on the air.

Seth is confident it'll get a second season.

kewlschool said:

kpowers said:

I bet there are shows with lower ratings than the Orville that will get renewed.

Only thing is that this show costs more than a sitcom does. If it gets a second season, it's because family guy money keeps it on the air.

I bet some hour long drama with lower ratings than the Orville will get renewed

morningsong said:

Seth is confident it'll get a second season.

I think so too

kpowers said:

kewlschool said:

The series ratings are piss poor. I would be surprised if fox renews this meh-mess. Perhaps sci-fi network?

I bet there are shows with lower ratings than the Orville that will get renewed.

To put it into perspective; Will and Grace is averaging twice as many viewers each show.

Already playing repeats

kpowers said:

Already playing repeats

Not unusual. November sweeps are coming up so a few might go into repeats for a couple of weeks before new shows in November. Also depends on how many first season episodes were ordered. Many times networks order 8 or 10, maybe 12 to really test the waters. So they'll get stretched out over nine months, opposed to 20something shows being on a more regular schedule.

And they did two episodes before the tv season actually started.

New episodes now

Fox orders a second season of Seth MacFarlane's The Orville sci-fi series

http://www.joblo.com/movi...ies-495-02

Woo Hooo!