About a Girl

Frankly I am surprised the streamer is even allowed to show this episode. The writers clearly were advocating against sex changes to children. Today(2021) just 4 years later to take such a position on various social media platforms would precipitate a ban of that account.

My how times have changed.

Exactly what the new Star Trek should be. Very impressed by the Orville so far, tuned in for light comedy and got much more. Interesting characters and different cultures as well as ethical conundrums - good amount of humour and a relatable crew who you instantly like and take an interest in.

I'll keep this short and simple. I'm a HUGE Trekkie. Always have been. And THIS is one of the most Trek episodes of anything that isn't Trek. It feels like TNG's Measure of a Man which is arguably one of the best of Trek. This is an IMPORTANT piece of media in today's world.

Initially I started this series for the comedy, but I found myself impressed by the deeper substance that the show had to offer. This episode explores social, cultural, and ethical issues with an interesting take from both sides of the aisle. What impressed me even more than that however was the outcome. Even though we may know what's right, life isn't fair, and often we have to deal with harsh realities.

This was not a feel good episode but rather a thinking episode. This is made clear by the negative reviews all clearly being emotionally driven or blinded by political bias and completely missing the point.

No spoilers here...just didn't think I'd see an Orville that was serious for longer than 45 seconds. But it was frickin' great...hmm...hard not to do spoilers without giving away the greatness. Okay...here goes...not what you expect, beginning to end. Enjoy!