The trailer actually made me feel excited for it, which is a good thing. I think we could be in for some good times.
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That was my favourite bit in the trailer too - it showed that Palicki has great timing and chemistry with MacFarlane.
Yes, this as well. I'm hoping for some more dry, quippy humor, like that.
Haha yes, I nearly lost it then. Also the bit about bananas no longer being a danger.
Yes, I will definitely watch it. It has a Quark(1977-78) and Galaxy Quest feel.
I think this is different enough that CBS can't really get that upset. If they weren't upset about Galaxy Quest, I don't see how they can be upset about this.
It actually kind of makes me wonder how meta it will end up being. Will it be more self-aware of itself like Galaxy Quest and Redshirts, or will it just go for being a straight Trek-like comedy. I suppose if you're doing a Trek comedy, it sort of does have to be meta for it to work.
I had no idea this was a thing. The trailer sold me. Although, I find it weird we're getting a trailer for a Star Trek spin-off before the actual next incarnation of the show. I hope that changes tomorrow.
Well, I'm sure they're all officers (especially considering the shoulder insignias) so I would say Blue is command.
I'm just looking forward to the fan-made technical manuals that will invariably be written on the content of this show. 
The Orville seems to be the front-end of a Voyager and the rear end of the Andromeda, or possibly a White Star from B5.
Burning question - is the ship named after Orville Wright or Orville Redenbacher? It's MacFarlane we're talking about here - could go either way...
The Orville seems to be the front-end of a Voyager and the rear end of the Andromeda, or possibly a White Star from B5.
Burning question - is the ship named after Orville Wright or Orville Redenbacher? It's MacFarlane we're talking about here - could go either way...
It's probably named for 'Orrible Orvy. I wouldn't put it past Seth McFarlane to do that.
And purple?
It was named after Orville Wright - I saw an interview with MacFarlane that said he was reading a biography of the Wright brothers when he was writing the pilot episode.
In other words: It's Star Trek. Well, sans the side-order of zesty pew pew.
But what about pointed sticks?