Majority Rule

The discussion about rights in this story reminds me very much of my favorite lines in the movie Pump Up the Volume. Where Principle Creswood says "Can't you understand that nothing is more important than a good education." and Mr. Hunter responds, "Except the basic right to it." In this episode of the Orville, Lysella states that "Everybody deserves a voice." and Bortus responds "A voice should be earned not given away." Both of these quotes/statements are correct and could take up weeks of discussion in a Social Studies class. Basic rights are important but earning a voice (from educating yourself and proving your worth) go hand in hand. MacFarlane's attempt to educate us, through this well scripted story, that our vote counts. (We have a right to vote) but we should educate ourselves, confirm our facts (not just go with the majority or believe the general hype) is just as important. The writing in this episode is on par with the rest of the exceptional story telling of this series. I hope season three and beyond are just as thought provoking and fun.

What started as a parody of Star Trek is finding its own style episode after episode. In this 7th installment, we're treated to a new setting very much reminiscent of the good old Sliders episodes. A group of close friends trying to blend in a familiar yet alien environment. A dystopia mimicking some of Earth's shortcomings. What's surprising is that it works so well. The mix of familiar urban landscape and alien society feels completely natural and unforced. The point is driven with such ease that it doesn't matter that it's obvious or trivial. And the final solution, the last 5 minutes, is hilarious.

I'm hooked now.

I just found this show and it is off at times. But when it hits , it hits big

This episode probably has always been relevant, but no more so now. Sadly, I think the point will be lost on too many

The irony, is I'm making this statement on a medium that has the power to fairly or unfairly affect livelihoods and peoples lives.

Or if you've seen "Nosedive", then watch The Orville: Majority Rule.

Both attack the same subject. Both have their good points and method of presentation.

Nosedive is better. The execution of the special effects are superb. There was definitely more that went into them, all build especially for that story.

But the best point of Nosedive was Bryce Dallas Howard; she keeps up a steady character development throughout the piece. She is the singular center of the drama and does her father proud.

This is very close to reality and we all know this is were we are heading as a society, or some version of it. Also very scary to see democracy in action. No sane person ever thought highly of democracy. The majority is almost always wrong.

This is the greatest episode of the season with basically no flaws. Brilliantly done, brilliantly written and brilliantly acted.

9/10 and I am scared...