When I originally thought of a "Seth MacFarlane sci-fi show," it never occured to me that it could become an intricate and inspired, well-developed narrative, but I've never been happier to be proven wrong. "The Orville" is a genuine love letter to the entire genre, with many generous nods to other franchises, that manages to be endearing and character driven, not in spite of its creator, but instead because of him.
