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I watched the third episode of the new TV series The Orville on DVR-delay. The plot was that two members of an all-male species reproduce and their offspring is a female. They immediately want "corrective" surgery, which the human ship's doctor won't do. Complications ensue.
What I first liked about the episode was that they twice dodged the Hollywood ending. (I won't give away such ending, but if you watch the episode you'll recognize it.) The second thing I liked about the episode, something I didn't immediately realize, was that the first two episodes had been laying the groundwork for this one. Everybody's reactions were within the established character arcs, something that was a switch from the usual "somebody suddenly gets smart" approach to characters. Overall, I saw much to like in this episode.
What I first liked about the episode was that they twice dodged the Hollywood ending. (I won't give away such ending, but if you watch the episode you'll recognize it.) The second thing I liked about the episode, something I didn't immediately realize, was that the first two episodes had been laying the groundwork for this one. Everybody's reactions were within the established character arcs, something that was a switch from the usual "somebody suddenly gets smart" approach to characters. Overall, I saw much to like in this episode.
