Summary
- Seth MacFarlane confirms The Orville isn't over yet, hinting at season 4.
- MacFarlane describes The Orville as a ion project and hints at more episodes to come.
- Fans of The Orville can perhaps look forward to future seasons, according to Seth MacFarlane's recent comments.
Seth MacFarlane seemingly confirms The Orville season 4 happening, saying that he’s “working on” getting new episodes launched.
A few months after that promidate, MacFarlane has stoked further hopes that his cult favorite sci-fi show has not been permanently sent to spacedock, stating that The Orville is not yet over. "The Orville was a ion project, I say ‘was’ but I don’t really mean ‘was’ because there will be more," the series creator said in an appearance on The Mike Henry Show (around 17:20 of the video clip below):
Why MacFarlane May Not Be Confirming Orville Season 4 (Yet)
MacFarlane states that The Orville “is not yet over,” but his new remarks are not an absolute confirmation that season 4 is on the way. It’s possible that the “more” MacFarlane has on tap will take the adventures of The Orville and its plucky crew outside the realm of series TV and into another medium. Indeed, the show creator has already spun off Orville content to book form, turning an unproduced season 3 episode into the novella The Orville: Sympathy for the Devil. The show has also been spunoff into a trio of Dark Horse Comics miniseries.
While it’s possible that MacFarlane has something in mind other than another season of the show, his new statement in conjunction with his January 2024 interview revelation that he’s “working on” The Orville should raise hopes that the series’ run has not yet come to an end. Even if The Orville season 4 isn’t presently in the works, MacFarlane’s love for the sci-fi series is obvious, and it’s likely he will keep creating content in his -inspired universe, in every available medium, for as long as he can.
How MacFarlane's Ted Could Help The Orville Live On
MacFarlane has expanded his small screen presence with the Peacock show Ted, a miniseries prequel to his pair of Ted movies, following the exploits of a foul-mouthed sentient teddy bear, with MacFarlane himself voicing the titular toy. Ted has indeed been a surprise hit for Peacock, setting a viewership record for the streamer when it premiered, and re-invigorating a franchise that seemed like it had come to an end after 2015's movie Ted 2.
Chances of Ted season 2 happening seem strong now that the first run of episodes has caught on with audiences while doing fairly well with critics, as reflected in the show's 72% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But the success of MacFarlane's new comedy streaming show may have a positive effect on the creator's on-hiatus series, boosting chances of The Orville season 4 finally getting underway. If Hulu doesn't wish to continue the adventures of The Orville, perhaps Peacock could pick up the show, and build upon the solid relationship they've already established with MacFarlane.
The Orville seasons 1-3 are available to watch on Hulu.
MacFarlane indeed has a lot of potential projects on his plate, to go along with Family Guy, which continues its long run with no end in sight. Ted season 2 might be front-and-center at Peacock, but The Orville remains a ion project for its creator, and season 4 is very much a possibility, assuming there is a streamer that wishes to give it a home.
Source: The Mike Henry Show
The Orville
- Release Date
- 2017 - 2022-00-00
- Network
- FOX
- Showrunner
- Seth MacFarlane
Cast
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WHERE TO WATCH
Created by Seth McFarlane and set in the 25th century, The Orville follows the crew of the titular ship and its captain, Ed Mercer (McFarlane) as they explore the galaxy. Inspired by Star Trek, it also spoofs the sci-fi classic, taking a comedic approach to its serialized story and science-fiction premise. Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, and Scott Grimes star alongside McFarlane as part of an ensemble cast.
- Directors
- Jon Cassar
- Writers
- Seth MacFarlane
- Seasons
- 3
- Streaming Service(s)
- Hulu, Dis
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