THE ORVILLE, S2 E12: "SANCTUARY"

[The Wormhole]

Well, that's a false argument; it didn't need to be said at all. It ads nothing to the promo. It's no longer 1990, people are going online to see how many episodes are left and if it's been renewed or not.

It's still a common promoting trick to say "X more episodes left this season" when coming up to the final few of the season. Off hand, Walking Dead does it every season. Plus, when they approach their mid-season breaks they'll say "X more episodes left for 20XX." You're reading something into nothing.

By the way, I see the show has been moved, for the final three, to Monday's. I know Friday is considered a kiss-of-death day to move to (though there are exceptions to the rule), but what about Monday?

Where'd you hear that? Wikipedia still shows Sanctuary airing on April 11 (a Thursday) and IMDB also has Sanctuary listed on April 11, with the remaining two episodes on the 18 and 25 respectively (those dates are also Thursdays). Orville Wiki also has the same dates, and a quick look at my Cable's TV Guide doesn't show any Orville listings on Monday. So, you're going to need to provide a source of where you saw this.

Regardless, in the event that it is true, I'm with Serveaux, making a schedule change at this late stage is basically the kiss of death for the show.

 

[tharpdevenport]

I apologize, this was a mistake on my part; I mis-read. There is no change in air days.

 

[imdbrefugee]

I really hope all of the Moclan stuff leads to something. You had lines earlier like Ed saying he wasn’t sure how much longer the union could tolerate such a prejudiced, backwards civilization. And if it was worth it or not in regards to their military assistance against the Krill.

I’m kind of Moclaned out.

 

[Mudd]

I apologize, this was a mistake on my part; I mis-read. There is no change in air days.

Well, that's a relief.

 

[Noname Given]

If Disney owns the series outright, then it is very possible we will see it on Hulu next year. Star Trek seems to be the only property they don't have, so they might want to keep the Orville flying.

Not when Disney has both the entire Star Wars IP (doing two series with that IP) and the MCU (which they are also leveraging on their new streaming service) - so in the end, it's not like Disney is hurting for hugely marketable content.

 

[tharpdevenport]

Well, that's a relief.

Use the relief corner. ;-)

 

[Mudd]

Tomorrow...

 

[Cyrus]

https://trekmovie.com/2019/04/10/in...at-the-orville-and-star-trek-discovery-share/

 

[Enterprise is Great]

I'm glad that the show is finally coming back. it's been a long three weeks.

 

[Mudd]

Seth MacFarlane‏Verified account @SethMacFarlane 4h4 hours ago

Brand new episode of #TheOrville tonight at 9/8c on Fox! And yes, it’s another game-changer.

Well gee, I hope the show lasts long enough for us to see how this comes out...

 

[tharpdevenport]

Rumor is "The Mandalorian" -- which hasn't even aired yet, is already on track for a second season, meanwhile, we still can't get dick about this show coming back for a third while we're two episodes away from it ending.

 

[JD]

The Mandalorian is a Star Wars series, so it's not entirely a fair comparison.

 

[Mudd]

Oh - guess we know what "sanctuary" is about.

 

[Mudd]

Only on this show...

(9 to 5)

 

[Mudd]

Go, Bortus!

 

[Mudd]

Haveena's council speech was one of the clearest and best I've seen on this kind of show.

It continually amazes me how much story they do in an hour.

 

[Brennyren]

Another stunning episode -- a nail-biter, too. And in real-world fashion, the Moclan women got less than they were hoping for, but probably more than they expected. If the rest of Moclus now knows they exist, that all on its own could start some dramatic changes brewing on the home planet.

Wouldn't be surprised if Dolly Parton was tuned in tonight!

On another note, I can't help wondering how long Bortas and Klyden will remain together. They are too far apart on some very fundamental issues, and it's way too safe to assume that Klyden will not approve of Bortas's role in the fight on the colony world.

 

[Trekker4747]

That was a very good, solid, episode that ended up going in a different direction than I expected from the opening/teaser. I was expecting the Moclans to have something more sinister going on, and to not really be Moclans, but it all played out very, very well.

Very good direction by Jonathon Frakes, though many aspects of it reminded me of ST: Insurrection, and Marina Sirtis!

I don't see how Bortus and Klyden and continue to stay together after all this. To, slightly, counter Bortus's criticisms of Klydens ship-board sociality, he did seem to be enjoying himself at the Kelly/Bortus joint-birthday party. But, Klyden is an ass, I think they need to look into... "non lethal" Moclan separation procedures.

Great use of [contemporary] music here with Parton's "9 to 5" the use of it over the battle sequence felt a little Guardians of the Glaxy-ish (while also feeling like Insurrection.) But it played out well, and the Moclan writer's use of Parton's lyrics worked very well in the formal expression of them.

Again, well done, Orville. I do hope to see you back for a Season 3.

I still really miss Alara.

 

[eschaton]

Was that Tony Todd doing a cameo as a Moclan tonight?

 

[thribs]

If Disney owns the series outright, then it is very possible we will see it on Hulu next year. Star Trek seems to be the only property they don't have, so they might want to keep the Orville flying.

Or Disney+