The Orville
FOX | HULU | Release Date: September 10, 2017
8.5
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Universal acclaim based on 158 Ratings
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10
osulleMay 10, 2019
The Orville is a delight for people who like Star Trek (pre-2009). Great stories and characters. This show has a big heart and is never boring.
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10
Hawk321Jul 17, 2022
The perfect TV-Series who is worth to be the alternative successor to Star Trek The Next Generation.

Story is logical and free of woke BS. McFarlane did and still does a great job here. The show is not a comedy like Family Guy but insteadThe perfect TV-Series who is worth to be the alternative successor to Star Trek The Next Generation.

Story is logical and free of woke BS. McFarlane did and still does a great job here.
The show is not a comedy like Family Guy but instead deep serious like Star Trek was.… Expand
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10
MyrkvirJul 15, 2022
The critics are wrong, watch it and give it a chance on your own and see if you enjoy it. I can't guarantee you will, but I didn't think I would and now I'm here writing this review. Cheers.
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10
hhf2Jul 5, 2022
This is Star Trek only better. Much better. Where Star Trek is trying to be grandios and super woke, the Orville is all about small, personal stories that deal with real conundrums in a very human way. Simple very, very good TV.
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8
WreckWrenJun 24, 2022
The critics are paid to give this negative reviews for made up reasons.

The show is well done for the most part. S03e04 was bad propaganda but overall the show is good.
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10
HanselloJun 6, 2022
Fantastic 'Star Trek' style series which initially starts as a sort of parody, but within a few episodes of the first season it becomes a sublime sci-fi show with great stories with nicely balanced humour. Watch the first season as a whole toFantastic 'Star Trek' style series which initially starts as a sort of parody, but within a few episodes of the first season it becomes a sublime sci-fi show with great stories with nicely balanced humour. Watch the first season as a whole to get a true feel for the great addition to science fiction.… Expand
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10
Dermot_LYNCHJul 16, 2022
This is a great series; in its own right. Has general appeal, even if you're not a Star Trek fan.

If you are a Star Trek fan then you are in for a real treat.

Imagine Star Trek with humour (Oz spelling) - good humour.

Enjoy
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10
Surg3onSep 12, 2022
So as usual the critics have no idea what they are on about. Give it half a season and you'll find the best Star Trek show since Voyager.
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
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gtbJul 22, 2022
The Orville is the best star trek series since 2005. It takes what was good about the Next Generation, and iterates it into a modern, thoughtful, often ridiculous (in a good way) show about wonder and exploration. It deserves 7 seasons andThe Orville is the best star trek series since 2005. It takes what was good about the Next Generation, and iterates it into a modern, thoughtful, often ridiculous (in a good way) show about wonder and exploration. It deserves 7 seasons and then a spinoff set in a space station.… Expand
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tremaultJul 21, 2022
season 1 is a bit too much comedy but it just gets better and better. season 3 is blowing me away every episode. Here's hoping for a season 4.
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9
Johan701Jun 6, 2023
A lot of people accuse this show of pushing "Woke" content
A lot of people accuse if of the exact opposite.
The reason behind that is that this show, despite being a star-trek inspired show, tackles a lot relevant social issues, that willA lot of people accuse this show of pushing "Woke" content
A lot of people accuse if of the exact opposite.

The reason behind that is that this show, despite being a star-trek inspired show, tackles a lot relevant social issues, that will force you to think about things that you might not want to think about, especially if you are close-minded. It's not pushing an agenda, you got to be a bit paranoid if you think it does.

About the show, it's fun, sometimes it might appear as if it's funny in moments or contexts that are not ideal for a joke.

That is true, Macfarlane is very new to all this, and it shows, he's learning by experience with every episode, which is a funny parallel to the fact that even his character does that in the plot.

Besides this, it's fun to watch, if you can be a bit tolerant about the lack of experience, it's basically a funnier star trek spin-off that deserves to be watched.

The amount of negative critic it received, just serves to show how biased, off scope and irrelevant professional critics have become nowadays.

Be open minded and don't except too much from this, if you respect this requisites, you sure won't regret watching it.… Expand
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
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rafaeldominiquiJul 14, 2022
One of the best series of recent years! Although I am a big fan of Star Trek, I really believe this series is ahead of Star Trek's latest productions.
Even with humor, they deliver interesting and deep stories
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taczki88Jul 19, 2022
I love this series with all my heart. This is the continuation of the Star Trek we've all been waiting for. Hope there will be more seasons in the future.
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Jones76Aug 7, 2022
The better Star Trek. What started as a parody developed so much heart and soul it outshines the original. Great actors, great stories, respectful treatment of political and social topics and fun to boot. I haven't seen the last season yet,The better Star Trek. What started as a parody developed so much heart and soul it outshines the original. Great actors, great stories, respectful treatment of political and social topics and fun to boot. I haven't seen the last season yet, as it is not yet available in my country, but I have high hopes for it!… Expand
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AllyC3poAug 19, 2022
Been watching this since the start. At first, I too thought that this might be Family Guy in space. After a few episodes you realise the talent that has went into writing, producing and delivering the best episodic space exploration showBeen watching this since the start. At first, I too thought that this might be Family Guy in space. After a few episodes you realise the talent that has went into writing, producing and delivering the best episodic space exploration show since ‘Enterprise’.

Gritty stories driven by historical and social commentary mixed with amazing casting, humour and performances. This is excellent. Hope that this has upwards of 10 seasons… Expand
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DanteDanteIIMar 23, 2022
For my family and me The Orville is currently the better Star Trek. Looking forward to season 3.
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seaburn2Jul 25, 2022
This is really the best Star Trek a like show that is out there I will go this far and say that in my opinion this show is even better in every way! I am flashed again of how good this show is after seeing S03E06. Keep it going!
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DeralacJul 13, 2022
The Orville is the best current Sci-Fi show and a far more appropriate and entertaining successor to Star Trek than everything coming out of Septic Hideout.
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nicklynett732Jul 21, 2022
I absolutely love this show, it’s absolutely hilarious, it makes you almost cry, and it really gets you attached to the characters. Truly recommend it to everyone.
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joselanaJul 29, 2022
Its a different take on space. It really became amazing in season 3. A lot of humor
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10
francoismcgillAug 6, 2022
Wow. The Orville has become better than Star Trek - any series thereof. The Orville Series 3 is richly nuanced for adults, yet still accessible to kids.

This series has telly arrived. 10/10 and a standing applause.
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8
SmoothhandsFeb 13, 2020
Now i hate Seth Mcfarlane as much as the next guy. Hell! Maybe even more! But this is the best Star Trek series in decades.

It's not always as funny as it intends too be but it's pure Star Trek. Way more so than Star Trek Discovery. It'sNow i hate Seth Mcfarlane as much as the next guy. Hell! Maybe even more! But this is the best Star Trek series in decades.

It's not always as funny as it intends too be but it's pure Star Trek. Way more so than Star Trek Discovery.

It's amazing to see critics give this a 3 while giving Star Trek Discovery 7.7… Expand
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9
NotchFilterJul 21, 2019
I really enjoyed watching this series. It reminded me a lot of the original Star Trek's sometimes "tongue-in-cheek" approach. The first season's writing was a little weak tackling some of the heavy issues, but in season 2, the writing uppedI really enjoyed watching this series. It reminded me a lot of the original Star Trek's sometimes "tongue-in-cheek" approach. The first season's writing was a little weak tackling some of the heavy issues, but in season 2, the writing upped its game and was solid.

'Tis a shame it's moving to Hulu, I can't afford yet another streaming service. It was nice on Fox while it lasted. Oh well...… Expand
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10
Dr_TobutzDec 30, 2019
it is just like the good old days of star trek, only this time every single episode is awsome!
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8
he110meMay 29, 2019
A genuine Star Trek adventure, mixed with some family guy humor. The humor is hit or miss, but (as of s1 ep6) the characters and stories are really well done. The production value is also really good, with really good practical effects andA genuine Star Trek adventure, mixed with some family guy humor. The humor is hit or miss, but (as of s1 ep6) the characters and stories are really well done. The production value is also really good, with really good practical effects and costuming. It's a shame the cg feels lacking (quality is similar to Firefly). There were a few episodes that genuinely made me stop and think, just like TNG. Surprising, but welcome.… Expand
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9
matt360Mar 3, 2020
Refreshing and fun sci-fi that we've not seen the like of in a long time. The sci-fi genre has become very dark and edgy in recent years whilst the Orville offers stories that showcase one of the most important elements of the genre: hope.Refreshing and fun sci-fi that we've not seen the like of in a long time. The sci-fi genre has become very dark and edgy in recent years whilst the Orville offers stories that showcase one of the most important elements of the genre: hope. There is a lot of humour but it fits in well and is toned down in season 2 so they can focus on excellent story telling and characters.

Don't dismiss this as Family Guy in space, it is so much more and in every way a spiritual successor to Star Trek the original series.… Expand
7 of 8 users found this helpful71
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10
Simon_SaysFeb 18, 2020
Don't listen to the media pundits, this show is the Trek you've been looking for.
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10
marvin2020Jul 3, 2019
I love this show. who wouldn't. Seth Macfarlane is a genius. Just finished with the episodes available. clicking for the next one. And there is no more. Lets go get this show moving. To coin a phase. Give the people what they want.
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10
goettelAug 11, 2021
The big disconnect between "critic" and "user" reviews tells you all you need to know: "critics" are shills, and The Orville is where Star Trek lives now. Great writing, thoughtful story and a great cast. Is it perfect? No, but I'll give it aThe big disconnect between "critic" and "user" reviews tells you all you need to know: "critics" are shills, and The Orville is where Star Trek lives now. Great writing, thoughtful story and a great cast. Is it perfect? No, but I'll give it a 10 instead of a 9 for keeping Trek alive in these dire Kurtzman times.… Expand
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10
regulator13May 25, 2020
Wow this is what I been waiting for since Star Trek voyager ended. Awesome so glad I listened to user reviews and always ignore critic reviews.
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10
guilhermefdiasMay 28, 2020
This is one of the biggest surprises in TV in the last YEARS for me. Amazing sci fi, AMAZING characters, amazing music, amazing! It makes you even hopeful for the future where human kind leaves our planet and start to discover what is outThis is one of the biggest surprises in TV in the last YEARS for me. Amazing sci fi, AMAZING characters, amazing music, amazing! It makes you even hopeful for the future where human kind leaves our planet and start to discover what is out there. This series makes me daydreaming about a future I wish with all my heart, to become a reality. That being said, I really don't understand the critic reviews. The serie is love letter for sci fi space lovers.… Expand
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8
LordOMOMay 4, 2020
Just by looking at the trailers you'd think the Orville is a terrible Star Trek spoof series that completely deserves its low critic score on metacritic. However, if you actually watch the show it becomes quite apparent that show runner SethJust by looking at the trailers you'd think the Orville is a terrible Star Trek spoof series that completely deserves its low critic score on metacritic. However, if you actually watch the show it becomes quite apparent that show runner Seth McFarlane has a deep rooted love for the original Star Trek. And it shows: The Orville brilliantly captures the feel of old Star Trek and has an interesting cast of characters. In every episode these characters are placed in Star Trek'esque conflicts which they have to resolve. These conflicts often show surprising depth in how they are handled.
The Orville is still a comedy show and not every joke lands. Also it can get cheesy at times. But honestly there is a great foundation here to further build upon. I already enjoy The Orville much more than any of the recent "official" Star Trek outings which unfortunately seem to have abandoned what made old Star Trek great.… Expand
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Rick-CastMar 30, 2020
I was expecting a complete parody of Star Trek with Family Guy style comedy, but what I got is the closest thing to Star Trek we could ever get. It's basically a Star Trek show with quippy dialog, pop culture references, even though itI was expecting a complete parody of Star Trek with Family Guy style comedy, but what I got is the closest thing to Star Trek we could ever get. It's basically a Star Trek show with quippy dialog, pop culture references, even though it doesn't often take itself too seriously it does tackles some serious issues.Star Trek OG and TNG is how an actual Federation ship would be run (with all its uptight military regulations), but The Orville is much closer to a sitcom portrayal of a Federation ship (light-hearted and a bit goofy). I find myself unable to stop unable to stop binge watching the show until I got to the very end showing Seth Macfarlane is not only a comedic genius but is also a creative genius who clearly loves Star Trek. Each episode was just awesome.
Aside from the occasional jokes that are actually very clever and well placed(not unlike the MCU and Disney Star Wars), the show is nuanced, mature, clever, well-written sometimes thought provoking, even dramatic and manages to capture the spirit of Star Trek.Can't say the same for Discovery and now Picard. I actually love The Orville, this will cure STDs.… Expand
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TudorPopescuNov 1, 2020
The Orville is a comedy version of Star Trek. It's very funny, but it doesn't only have jokes. It also deals with serious, real-world topics in a mature way.
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AaronJupiterNov 1, 2020
I love the show!!!! One of the best series you can watch. Seth MacFarlane is brilliant! My favorite episode is „A happy refrain“. Cant wait for the third season. I really adore this series!
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Luvs2sploogFeb 2, 2021
The Orville is a treasure that will have a strong fanbase similar to what Star Trek has inspired. While critics have deemed this show to be insignificant, the fans have spoken, and which I agree with, that this show is the type of newThe Orville is a treasure that will have a strong fanbase similar to what Star Trek has inspired. While critics have deemed this show to be insignificant, the fans have spoken, and which I agree with, that this show is the type of new generation Star Trek that embodies the spirit of the original.… Expand
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ZayasEDec 19, 2020
The show is a true space opera type series. It combines elements of Star Trek with irreverent humor. Many critics found this type of humor distasteful in series such as MASH, but it work fine and it will serve this series well. Season 2The show is a true space opera type series. It combines elements of Star Trek with irreverent humor. Many critics found this type of humor distasteful in series such as MASH, but it work fine and it will serve this series well. Season 2 starts out this way, but ends in an epic battle of all battles.
If you like Star Trek and Family Guy, you'll love The Orville. I especially like the Kermit Doll on Mercer's desk. I have the same one on mine, which I bought in 2008.… Expand
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OwynOct 10, 2021
A worthy successor to Star Trek series, upholding its values and traditions with a bit of humor added :-)
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gcd872000Nov 1, 2021
Love this show. It reminds me of old school star trek with a little comedy mixed in. This show is more like Star Trek than Star Trek Discovery is. I hope this show continues for many more seasons.
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ElSpannioJul 14, 2022
Season 3 is just aload of woke garbage just pushing "the message". No longer funny just comes off as a very poor mans Star Trek. Loved S1@S2 but they lost me with season 3.
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charlottehlmApr 30, 2021
I watched one episode and found it crass, dull and deceptive. The episode was on gender reassignment. Two homosexual male monsters from a race of homosexual male monsters have a baby girl!!! Gender reassignment or not? Is the question theI watched one episode and found it crass, dull and deceptive. The episode was on gender reassignment. Two homosexual male monsters from a race of homosexual male monsters have a baby girl!!! Gender reassignment or not? Is the question the show asks. Plot twist, one of the males was actually born a female!!! Glaring failures in logic abound. A species requiring males and females to replicate will die off within a generation if the females are removed. A female cannot become a male with surgery or hormones. Every cell in the body knows if its male or female. The show puts the value of women in the dock and tries to argue they are strong and can fight like men (obviously untrue) and make major contributions to society (yes up to a point but all major modern inventions are created by men).. While ignoring the bleeding obvious that we would not exist without women. So its a show that is lying to its audience. Then I would also say the show is covertly white supremacist. The captain of the ship is white with his ex wife also white acting as his second. But they preside over a mixed group of different races and monsters. It promotes the delusion that the outnumbered few can live as they choose as cock of the hoop which is again delusional. All over the world minority populations white, or otherwise are abused and ultimately destroyed. If you want to watch deranged white supremacy and homosexual baby makers this is the show for you. Otherwise I would avoid… Expand
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kirkenderSep 20, 2019
What a steaming pile of milquetoast garbage. There is absolutely no originality in any of this show. Everything is rehashed Star Trek storylines but homogenized into a 'safe' package while upholding patriarchy, sexism and conservative biasWhat a steaming pile of milquetoast garbage. There is absolutely no originality in any of this show. Everything is rehashed Star Trek storylines but homogenized into a 'safe' package while upholding patriarchy, sexism and conservative bias without any of the dreams of hope for humanity that Star Trek holds dear. The humor is so basic and broad, and the characters a stereotypes without nuance. They literally removed a character and brought in the exact same character to replace her. It's like if on The Next Generation they got rid of Worf and brought in Vorf. Also Seth MacFarlane can't act, he's always smirking like a fool. Oh and its super boring.… Expand
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ancientscreamJun 30, 2022
A half comedic spoof star trek, consistent light comedy throughout, a vision of sci-fi very much filtered through the lens of american cultural outlook projected onto the sci-fi world, some signs of early woke and ideological injection reA half comedic spoof star trek, consistent light comedy throughout, a vision of sci-fi very much filtered through the lens of american cultural outlook projected onto the sci-fi world, some signs of early woke and ideological injection re gender and sexuality, a bit basic and plastic in many ways, not too bad but not particularly intellectually stimulating, plots, parables and storys all rather basic generic american and prosaic predictable.… Expand
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UncleWillardJun 30, 2022
First two seasons were great. In light of Discovery and Picard, they were the best Trek around. Season 3? Not so much. They veered full-on into Discovery territory, dragging my score down. Especially this most recent episode. Talked about one-sided.
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ItIsTheTruthNov 7, 2021
The problems here are exactly the same as "Discovery" and "Picard": endless, backwards-gazing, failed attempts to relive the glory days by rehashing old plotlines and played-out, stale ideas from previous series. This is where Star Trek goesThe problems here are exactly the same as "Discovery" and "Picard": endless, backwards-gazing, failed attempts to relive the glory days by rehashing old plotlines and played-out, stale ideas from previous series. This is where Star Trek goes to die: the most acclaimed series is... Seth Macfarlane adding "Family Guy"-style jokes to turgid, nearly word-for-word retellings of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episodes. If this is the series that Trek fans give "universal acclaim" per the current Metacritic score... then, indeed, just let Star Trek die already.… Expand
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crystalkittyJun 24, 2022
So many opportunities for humor in season 3, but it didn't happen! I think they may not understand their audience.... there's just not enough sophistication for sci-fi only street cred. Would love to see the comedic flair return
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R_LEE_ERMEYSep 6, 2022
This is what Star Trek should be. It sticks to the principles and adds a bit of humor on top of that. Realistic humor. Discovery, Strange new world is all woke crap without heart. This is now #1 sci fi in our home.
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TgcSep 22, 2022
This is true and only Star Trek successor. Bright light in darkness that ST:Discovery and Picard represents.
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dermacMar 18, 2023
In 2023 this is my go to for actual star trek content ❤️

Great stories, actual moral dilemmas. Just star trek.
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kairadanFeb 23, 2023
I really enjoy this show. Delightful i would Say. For Star Trek and sci-fi lovers Is a must Watch. Negative critics are wrong! Is a Star Trek with humor and original stories. I really recommend It.
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ZeroHero69Jan 19, 2023
I wish the show remained as a corny sci-fi sitcom with jokes about the sci-fi genre/tropes, but instead we have a show that decided half-way through season 1 that it wanted to be a real show with a plot. The problem I have with this showI wish the show remained as a corny sci-fi sitcom with jokes about the sci-fi genre/tropes, but instead we have a show that decided half-way through season 1 that it wanted to be a real show with a plot. The problem I have with this show post season 1 is that it focuses too much on character romance arcs rather than any fun adventures. When adventure does occur, every character has plot armour and/or specific setup->outcome scenarios that are hard to believe. There are a couple cool looking cgi space battles / scenes. The music is great too.… Expand
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usscerritos7556Feb 6, 2023
Eine der besten Serien, die ich je in meinem Leben gesehen habe!
Alle 3 Staffeln sind einfach genial!
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MagnataSJCNov 7, 2022
Who likes science fiction, will find it wonderful, this series is too good !!
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DizzyDanAug 23, 2023
Absolutely top notch Star Trek like show brought to you by yours truly Seth McFarlane
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