Does it sting, CBS? Does it sting???

Sep 26, 2017 1:09 AM

Techshredder

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it's not looking bright when the initials for your show are STD

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

After spending the last couple months watching TNG, Deep Space 9, Voyager, and Enterprise.....Accurate representation

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Only seen the first episode of Orville. Feels like a guy grew up watching ST, now makes a funny ST. I love it!

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Orville is legit. Watching it before bed currently.

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 3

I realized I didn't like Discovery when I was halfway through the premiere and hadn't found any reason to sympathize with the protagonist.

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 2

Meanwhile, you got the expanse as an exotic supermodel

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I am a bit confused as Discovery is on Netflix, at least in my country. Not that I care, what they did to Klingons is atrocious.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

On netflix out of North America. Canadians and Americans have to pay more to watch it. Sub to CBSAA in the US, or to CraveTV in Canada.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

But at least its airing on the Space channel on tv here.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Friend told me about Orville, actually liking it.

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 2

And here I am wishing for a continuation of the Stargate IP in any form @OP

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Use a VPN service and stream it from Netflix Mexico, they just started showing it today!

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 2

Netflix blocks VPN’s

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Yeah it's on Netflix for most countries, so it wouldn't be hard to find.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Based on what I saw of it, it's not worth the effort though.

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 6

Have you actually fully watched either of the two episodes available?

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 3

Remember when sci-fi wasn't a sit-com or space-opera with pretty effects? Pepperidge Farm remembers.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I love Star Trek, but fuck paying ten bucks a month for one show. What's Orville?

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Orville is a star trek type of science fiction show but not related to star trek.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

A return to TOS and TNG. It's on Fox every thursday and other places online. I would recommend it highly.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This is because one is on tv and the other costs $8/month, fuck you CBS.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

it's 5$ a month, still too much tho.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

There's no ship hum on Oroville... I don't know why, but it bugs me.

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

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8 years ago (deleted Oct 1, 2025 9:21 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Legit response. But the hum from the trek episodes gave it atmosphere. I guess it's like a laugh track, gives it depth.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If they had half a brain they would stop this prequel bullshit and continue the timeline past Voyager. Much more interesting.

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 2

Couldn’t disagree more. We finally get the most interesting part of Star Trek. The war with the Klingons.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 3

You can't be serious. ST is loved for its unique exploration themes(both space and ideas), not tired conflict drama like any other show.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah, no kidding. Do it while the TNG, DS9 and/or Voyager actors are still young enough to make a few fun cameos.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

I'd love to see the Starfleet Timecops, even just a miniseries. But imagine what they could do with Section 31 in this climate? 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Star Trek could actually be making politically and socially relevant stories again! 2/2

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Studio execs: "that sounds risky... what was your other pitch?"

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

"Well, uhh, we got this other one where a ghost lives inside a guys butt and helps him with tinder dates."

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Why is the girl named Michael? No one is talking about that?

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

It's not that weird; the names Ashley, Taylor and Lindsey were all originally male names, and only changed in the last few decades.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

It's Bryan Fuller's fault. He names all the Female Protaganists in his shows with a Males name.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Because its like the archangel Michael. No seriously that's the reason they gave

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Because shes a poorly written knock off of Worf. The actress is fine, its the character she needs to be killed or left in jail.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

? Worf is a Klingon. She hates Klingons.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Worfs parents were killed by a romulan raid when he was a child and a human took him in and he was raise by humans on earth.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

and on the planet Gault among humans. Sound familiar?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Out of the two the orville is the better show from the very start STD has 2 eps and I still don't know anybody nor care about anybody

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Well, the eponymous ship has not even made an appearance yet - which I only realized right now ...

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As someone who's not a fan of Seth McFarlands live action projects is this any good

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

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8 years ago (deleted Oct 1, 2025 9:21 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

I appreciate your input and am now looking forward to seeing it

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yes. I've only watched the first episode but I was impressed. I was expecting a raunchfest like Million Ways... but it wasn't.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Even if you vehemently hate Seth, yep, its good :) If you liked TNG this is that, but takes itself less seriously. Gets more serious later.

8 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 5

Ok I can dig that it's just he has always been hit or miss with me and I didn't want to get my hopes up

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It's worth a shot :) I hope you enjoy it.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

So far...in my opinion it's not. But I seem to be in the minority.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Its trite and clumsily written, but can be entertaining (although a lot of the humor is pretty unoriginal as well.).

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 4

That's the feeling I got from the trailers but in the end I'll have to see for myself

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

As someone who has often found him kind of annoying, I enjoy it.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes. Seth is the anti-Shatner. He's not up front and center all the time. The jokes are spread out liberally to everyone.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

It feels alot like early TNG, but with jokes.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

And the crew not being the best of the best.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm actually digging both. Unhappy with CBS but it's not cast & crews fault CBS is nothing but greedy bastards. I want to see both succeed.

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 2

Yea I’m surprised on how good the new Trek actually is.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

1st episode was OK, but #2 just blew me away. And Bryan Fuller wanted to go even darker. Curious to see where this version goes.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You can watch Orville for free with minimal commercials online at fox. Let's show CBS it's better for them to stream shows for free with ads

8 years ago | Likes 394 Dislikes 1

But Fox is the devilspawn of Satan!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Yeah, but I hate Fox more. Fuck it, I'll torrent both!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

It's on crave. And I think it's also on tv.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You can watch it for free with no ads with kodi.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

you could always just torrent it

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Is it gud?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

the orville is pretty good. Discovery is awesome. I like both.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

a nice idea but it probably won't work. cbs had a record number of signups for the premiere of star trek discovery. only chance now is if>

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

>after the trial period ends people cancel their accounts.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You can watch star trek for free with no ads if you wait a few days and know how to torrent.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Few hours if you know where to look

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I use Kodi.ni have no idea what people are talking about

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

or normal streaming sites where the only thing you need is adblock

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

To be fair there is a bit of a difference in budget between the two.

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

They made their entire budget back from Netflix buying the non-US broadcast rights.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Dot for future unless not in AU.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Not available in Australia man. :(

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I... I never got my hopes up anyway...

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It's on Hulu too.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Rub it in why doncha

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It's also on Hulu.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

the orville is a suprisingly good show. they even have a veteran star trek actor in it!

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

who is it?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

the actress who plays dr. finn, penny johnson gerald, played kasidy yates on star trek: deep space 9

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

thanks!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The most recent Orville was directed by the guy who was the showrunner of Voyager. The show has a surprising amount of Trek pedigree.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's not even the hot girl on the show. The one with the forehead and ear ridges is the eye candy on Orville.

8 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 2

To each his own

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Meh... She looks like a 13 year old boy

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

the nose flairs are really adorable once you notice them

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

She's definitely cute, but I kinda fell in love with Adrianne Palicki in SHIELD.

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 1

She was in Smallville season 3 last episode. Blonde

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Even tho she broke the rules of continental, I was still a fan of her in John Wick

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Ah ahit, I knew recognized those crazy eyes from somewhere.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

She really sells her action scenes, doesn't she? Great fight scene in the bedroom in Wick.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

yeah, I'm hoping she gets to kick some ass in the Orville

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

They definitely made her cuter after the pilot.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

We're getting Discovery without paying in Canada, so I'll probably watch both. TBH I liked the Discovery premiere.

8 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 5

If it wasnt for the MC i would sorta like it but she kills it for me Its not the actress its just how shes written I hope they tasha yar her

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I liked it too, but I felt they were trying to push the jokes a bit too much in the beginning.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Well you do have to pay for more than basic cable to get in Canada. Need to have up to Space channel.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

True, but you don't need a streaming service (though it will be on Crave later on if you have That).

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, it's kinda over dramatic, but has potential.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

It felt like a ton of set up in the premiere, and it's less ensemble focused than Star Trek should be, but I'll definitely be watching the..

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

..next episode or 2 at least to see where it's going

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah, felt more like the newer movies than a show. Hopefully they can fit in some of the goodness from the series' we've all been missing.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Same. I loved the aesthetic, and the leads were both great, I thought. Not quite Star Trek, but I think it will grow into itself.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The Klingons are different in a bad way, there are some plot holes they just plowed through, and except for a showcase for starship porn 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

...the plot of the premiere would probably have been better served as a gradual reveal through flashbacks. But apart from that I did like it

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I still think Seth Macfarlane helped create that show so he could pretend to be on Star Trek

8 years ago | Likes 47 Dislikes 2

I saw an interview with him where he wanted to do the next Star Trek and CBS said no...sooo he did this instead.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I mean, he was on Enterprise and I'd rather see Trek created by a superfan rather than CBS so I'm glad he did :D

8 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 2

He's using a lot of Star Trek alumni as producers, executive producers, directors, etc.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Right, and it's no secret that he's a superfan as you mention; He often uses star trek people (stewart) in his other shows.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

TBH I'd probably do something similar in his position. You can really tell the show was made by people who love and understand Star Trek.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Orville is actually surprisingly good. I not only laughed, the writing in the third episode was truly, actually excellent.

8 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 4

The third episode was pretty eh. Gimme a bit to dig up an article that echoes my views better than I could.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I've enjoyed it, but I can't say it's made me laugh; it's made me smile a little once or twice, but that's about it.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Excellent? SPOILER - They just happened to find the one hermit female on the planet, who was also somehow the planets greatest author.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

See: Campy

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Why were the crew seemingly surprised at how misogynistic the planet was? Aren't they a member of the Union?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I've found the show entertaining, but it is, at best, competently written so far.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

It's a bit campy, but it owns it and doesn't take itself too seriously. It makes you laugh and yes spoofs star trek, but it also 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

engages in the philosophical musing that ST:NG did without being as heavy handed or preachy. It's fun, about real characters that you 2/3

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Know somebody "just like that!" and it makes you stop and think about things differently, without being too serious. Worth Checking out. 3/3

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I can't agree with "not heavy handed"; they're only three episodes in and they already got very blatant with their message.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Which message? They wrapped about three or four hot button topics in and managed to not turn it into a PC slugfest. Didn't say it was subtle

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I feel like the golden age of star trek came to and end in the early 2ks when Voyager and DS9 wrapped things up. Shame, really.

8 years ago | Likes 227 Dislikes 11

did you watch discovery? it was awesome

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Voyager completed the life cycle of ST: youthful exuberance, political engagement, grim realisation, descent into incoherent nostalgia.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

THIS

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ds9 sucked. Star Trek Enterprise is surprisingly good.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I quite like the new movies

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Enterprise could have been so much better. You have ideas from TOS, the Earth-Romulan War, the founding of the Federation, and used none

8 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

I like the fan idea better that rather then the vulcans babying us, they left us after a short visit and said "Come Find Us" instead.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Well that last season seemed to be setting up the Earth-Romulan war. It just got canceled before they could actually get into it. :/

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And all they did with it was rip off the other series plots, remember the phlox awake in the nebula episode?

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I would've liked to seen 'Regeneration' kill off 2-3 main characters. Make it where it looks like the series could end right there

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You should go check out The Orville, its pretty close.

8 years ago | Likes 75 Dislikes 5

I mean, you have to get over Seth MacFarlane's sense of awkward humor, but yeah.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Still not sold on the idea of MacFarlane being narcissistic enough to make himself captain, but it's still not bad overall.

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 2

The Orville is so good. TNG fan here.

8 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

Is it really? Cuz I thought it was gunna suck. Haven't seen it yet

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

also TNG fan here. seth macfarlane is brilliant, and he was the chief engineer of the NX-01 after trip left.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

"left"

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Horribly killed off...?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Is available for streaming anywhere?

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

It's broadcast on fox. So just commercials

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Hulu

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

All of the usual *COMPLETELY LEGAL* places and on fox.com if you have cable.

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Yep. It's on hulu. Guess I'll take a peek some time shortly.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Hulu

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Never. Not until they're bought by Netflix and/or do away with ads.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wait... huh? Netflix requires a sub. So what's the difference between a hulu sub (which removes Comercials) and a Netflix sub?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I pay for no ads. But I also don't have cable, only internet.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

DS9 was and still is the best series. Episodes like In the Pale Moonlight & ...Nor the Battle to the Strong hit me personally as a veteran.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

From season.. 4 onwards maybe. The first few were horrendous.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was pretty mad at DS9 when I started watching it and it slowly dawned on me that it was a better show. I'm still a Picard man though.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I rather liked Enterprise too. Just because they couldn't tech themselves out of everything. Same reason I like The Expanse (real sci-fi)

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 1

The Expanse is outstanding.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Only show I like more throughout the years was "Space above and beyond" that was WWII war drama mixed with sci-fi

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This. VOY: "Captain, I have pressed some buttons and now the shields are awesome." "Good work, Tuvok. Fuck the Borg up."

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

At least Voyager had the "out there on your own, explore new things vibe" but DS9 and TNG was boring after a while

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The premise of VOY was magnificent, but they didn't dare do anything with it. The closest they came to greatness was the Year of Hell arc.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Dude, TNG will always be my love, but DS9 was actually an outstanding show. They didn't "ride off into the sunset" like every other ST 1/?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They were stuck in one place and so their actions had consequences that they had to continue to deal with throughout the whole show. 2/2

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I completely agree with you here. Also, the term you're looking for is "hard sci-fi". Yes, there's a definition for this awesomeness :)

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Orville has gotten a lot better after the first episode and reminds me of old school STNG with how it addresses issues and the positive feel

8 years ago | Likes 216 Dislikes 6

I love that they treat it as just a job, because that's exactly how mundane people would treat shit like that if they lived it every day.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Orville is a perfectly normal star trek season, just with a really immature crew.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Are you high? So far it's terrible. Like a cheap rip off of TNG. It's neither funny nor serious but some mediocre in between.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

This however I still want to give Discovery a chance it seems to me there might be a story there that is the Expanse in the ST universe

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I saw the first episode, I found myself distracted from the plot, the scenery itself was too dark for ST, and I just didn't find myself 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Drawn into the story like the other ST titles.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Maybe I'll watch it then, the first episode couldn't hold my attention

8 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 1

Episode 3 is when it gets good.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

3 was surprisingly good give it's minefield of a subject matter. I was very pleasantly surprised how well it handled it.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Really? It felt to me like it would have been progressive about a decade ago, and quite repetitive to boot.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3

I'd watch 2 at the very least, though three was amazing. I forgot it wasn't actually Star Trek.

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

Why am I just now hearing about this show? Compare it to... the expanse. and westworld. rdy go !

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It's nowhere near as good as those two (not acting, writing, pacing, theme, nothing), but it is entertaining.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nothing like either. It plays more or less like an episode of NG but even less serious.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Just watched the 4th eps. Still can't get into this one. I don't understand how ppl can think it's on par with TNG. Even season 1 TNG!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Completely agree, and it doesn't take itself seriously.

8 years ago | Likes 73 Dislikes 3

And that is exactly my problem with it, i hate comedies in general but a sci-fi comedy is just insulting

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 4

That anti-bullying joke had me dying

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

i love its funny.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Heres my problem. I HATE Seth McFarlane(sp?). I thought his brand of funny ran out 10 years ago.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 5

I dunno, I think The Orville is actually trying to take itself seriously. A lot of the "jokes" about alien cultures are just "weird" things

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That could happen in the course of a regular sci fi show, it seems like after episode 1 they forgot any real comedy.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"Dude, all you've done since being here is being a dick. Shut the hell up for a damned second and let us speak!"

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Orville is better than discovery, hands down.

8 years ago | Likes 55 Dislikes 11

No and it's not even close, Discovery is masterful by comparison

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 9

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

Amen

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 4

No

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 6

No, just no. Have you been watching a different show than I have? First three episodes of Orville have been so boring.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

The remaining 1/10, the kid gets carved up and the captain gives a sanctimonious speech about how this was the right thing to do. (4)

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I can understand thinking Ep 3 was boring, it was a philosophical dilemma episode, one which i was very happy with the ending of. (2)

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ep 1, decent action. Ep 2, Mild action, Ep 3, no action. For a moment i was worried they'd blow up their ship every episode.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Then again we've seen that tom paris was sentenced to a grueling five years (or so) for committing treason, and murder gets you 2 years. 8

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Why did the Klingons de-cloak? To protect the beacon so they then... stand around for 30 minutes to finish a ceremony? wtf? 6

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Agreed. I don't think either show is off to particularly good starts. Way too much bloviating on Discovery.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Not because i agree, but because the writers didn't take the cowards way out. 9/10 times on star trek, kid gets saved. (3)

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They concept was interesting I'll grant you, but it was handled in such a sloppy way. So poorly written.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It was topical but they were SO high handed about it that I found it hard to watch.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

High handed? you mean, where the humans were all like "This is completely against our culture. Can't do it." ?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So she'll probably serve 2 for mutiny just before war time, get out get a ship and be ready to finish off the last 2 of the 4 years war.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

nope, she's transferred on probation to serve on a different ship in literally the next episode.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Send that bitch to the comfy chair. The big one. On the bridge. All you want to do is kill klingons? Fine. Now you have to.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

except thats not what happened. She wasnt telling them to attack to kill klingons, she was telling them to attack because she correctly>

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Lets compare this to Discovery, where the first hour long episode is 3 characters standing on the bridge, talking. Interspersed with dumb. 5

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Discovery isn't much better at this point. But at least it knows it's trying to be a serious show where as Orville is confused.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Orville isn't confused. They know they're a comedy, but that doesn't mean they can't be serious. Re: Scrubs. Or have action, Re: Firefly

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Are you sure? So far they haven't been funny. And the serious stuff was not great. The show is a bad rip off of TNG.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Coupled with the ending of "I just committed mutiny and i've been caught" the only acceptable ending form this point on, is jail time. 7

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

she's sentenced to jail, but transferred to a ship looking to go to war to serve the rest of her sentence.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Oh my god, did they put it on her permanent record to? With ink? You're making my point for me.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Discovery is pretty though

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 4

Visually, yup, it's really something else, but that doesn't mean it's watchable.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

well except the Klingons. they look like they are wearing about 40 pounds of makeup.

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

How about their outfits though - stunning

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Also the majority of Klingons should have smooth heads but really who cares about established lore nowadays

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Clearly not the producers after they fired the lore consultant.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Because one show isn't worth signing up for your streaming service, CBS!

8 years ago | Likes 825 Dislikes 6

It’s times like this that I really do love Netflix. Non-US people are on top for once

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

I have the same problem with American Gods. Sooo excited about it becoming a series, have yet to see it due to not being on Netflix or HBO.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If it was the second season of Firefly it would be.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

discovery is only available streaming?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Its on Netflix in RoW so yay... I guess...

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm waiting until the disc set; might as well, but I'm not interested enough to get the streaming service.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm gonna wait til the seasons finished and use the free trial

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I thought the exact same thing. We'll see if it makes it when everyone else does the same.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

except they had record signups for the cbs streaming service leading up to and after the premiere of Star Trek Discovery>

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Signs up are different then people who will keep their sub. cBS had a free trail that most ppl used to watch p2 of the pilot

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

many did, but not most. if even half (which is likely) of the people who subbed remain then the only thing they'll have learned is that it>

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

>works.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was going to buy it on Vudu. Was pretty annoyed to find they literally won't let me give them money unless it's for CNS streaming. Sad.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

CBS* weird my autocorrect changes that to CNS.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

you want std on your cns?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just wait for the VHS release like a real man.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But then you can watch all 27000 seasons of 4 mysoginist nerds and their hot girlfriends!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Nope. Currently you can only get the 7 most recent episodes of The Big Bang Theory.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

It wasnt even that good anyway.

8 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 7

lol, shit hasn’t even got into it yet.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 3

There has been 1 episode so far...

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

They have no respect for cannon. They have technology that shouldn't wxist for another 20 years. And the fucking lens flare! Wtf?! Why?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

There were two. The first was broadcast and the second is available on their streaming service.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So that's the deal... all this time I've been shouting obscenities at Hulu for not having it...

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's cyclical. Piracy spiked a handful of years ago and died down as the internet got better at paid streaming subscriptions and rentals. 1/

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Now it's pushing the envelope too far with insanely niche subscriptions and it's going to blossom again

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

yep..disney wants a piece of the pie but will shoot itself in the foot

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

It on netflix here in Australia

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

In Germany it's available on Netflix. The Orville sadly not.

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

In Spain also

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What about Hulu?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Discovery is apparently on Netflix literally everywhere except USA. Cause CSB.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

When the other networks created Hulu, CBS was beating their asses; that's why they didn't join. $6/month to watch Big Bang w/commercials?!

8 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 0

So, this is why I haven't been able to see CSI or NCIS on a streaming service? I have to watch fucking 5 USA?! Fuck you, CBS!!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Why would you pay to watch thats show even without commercials?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

They have commercials? I was leaning away from signing up but if it has commercials it's a hard pass. I didn't get Hulu until it offered a

8 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

You can pay $10/month instead for a non-commercial version. But screw that noise.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

subscription without commercials.

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

It has commercial free as well, but for 10 or 11. After paying 20+ for Netflix and Hulu, I can't imagine spending 10 more for one network.

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

I thought $6 was spendy for commercial free for a single network. Especially when it only has one show I don't really want to wait to watch.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

a free pocket pussy with subscription

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Fuck you CBS!!!!!!!

8 years ago | Likes 266 Dislikes 2

I'm just thankful Disney doesn't own it too.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Kodi box running exodus ????

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

@CBS

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I concur, fuck CBS...who are they to think they can charge for what everyone else gives away free or I could get free with an antenna?

8 years ago | Likes 39 Dislikes 1

Sex?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The real issue is that I have amazon, Netflix, DISH, and Youtube Red. So Hulu, CBS, HBO, and soon Disney all want $15 a month too?

8 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

That IS the real issue.

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

the real issue is why would anyone buy youtube red? Especially when d block is free.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Ever try reading a book?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Only constantly.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

The fuck is youtube red?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No ads, mostly. There's some exclusive content. I got it when I subscribed to Google's music service.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The beginning of the end.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

A friend and I share Netflix and Hulu (he pays for netflix, I pay for hulu). My parents in law have the premium package and I get HBO etc

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

etc: Showtime, starz, and any channel included in their att&t premium package.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

by using their att&t login. I also have amazon prime. If I can't find it in those services, I'm not watching it

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Bit torrent downloading it thanks to the kind folk out there.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It’s unfortunately pretty good too

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Yeah I liked it too. Fucking know what they got there

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If you're not in North America, Star Trek Discovery's a Netflix exclusive. Rule Britannia.

8 years ago | Likes 50 Dislikes 1

Right?

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

more like europe but in general it is true.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

with Klingon subtitles...

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

And in Canada you can watch it on the channels app immediately after airing, or use you cable provider details to unlock all episodes.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Granted it usually only on till the next season airs the channels don’t have room for a massive library

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0