The Orville: New Horizons Episode 3.8 "Midnight Blue" Discussion Post

[senshi_forever]

First off, I'd like to remind everyone that the tie-in novella for the show, titled "Sympathy for the Devil", has released in ebook/audiobook form. Linking that post here for anyone needing more information. It's available on Amazon and through a Disney imprint. Maybe other places too, I haven't really checked.

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[screamingintune]

*draws hearts around this show* I love it so much I almost don't want to talk about it? if that makes sense lol. I just want to let it exist in its perfection. All I need in life is warm, comforting sci-fi and Orville scratches that itch so perfectly.

the Kelly/Bortus was DEFINITELY intentional, Adrianne was delivering the bedroom eyes big time. And while I am so happy for Topa that Klyden has seen the error of his ways, I definitely sensed some yearning under the surface in Kelly in that last scene, she felt like she wasn't needed anymore with Klyden back.

Gordon was absolutely precious in this ep

The Moclans leaving the Union felt very inevitable after "Sanctuary" in season 2. Between splitting with the Krill and now the Moclans too, they are setting up the Union to be SUPER vulnerable to the Kaylon.

[senshi_forever]

I feel like Bortus seemed disappointed that Klyden was back, in a sense. There's this look he sort of gives Kelly/in response to her entry during the last scene. I'm curious how it will play out, but I know that they'll most likely keep it for next season (if we get it) so that sucks lol

I love Gordon more with every rewatch. I think he's fast becoming one of my absolute favorite characters. He's the best.

[screamingintune]

I definitely got the impression that Bortus welcomed Klyden back for Topa's sake much more than for his own. He mentioned in the beginning of the episode that Klyden was better at talking to her about some things, and as much as WE all hate Klyden, Topa has always loved him. But I do feel like Bortus has moved on personally? Like he is glad Klyden has come around but it's all too late for that relationship. That's MY reading of it at least.

[beesknees7]

But I do feel like Bortus has moved on personally? Like he is glad Klyden has come around but it's all too late for that relationship. That's MY reading of it at least.

I read him the same way. His whole arc since the beginning basically has been becoming more emotionally distanced from that relationship.

[beesknees7]

I definitely sensed some yearning under the surface in Kelly in that last scene, she felt like she wasn't needed anymore with Klyden back.

When she made that pointed remark about her and Bortus being a great team, Bortus gave her this lewk that told me he is still feeling it. Who knows whether we'll get to anything else in that storyline with only 2 episodes left, but it feels unfinished.

[senshi_forever]

Bortus gave her this lewk that told me he is still feeling it. Who knows whether we'll get to anything else in that storyline with only 2 episodes left, but it feels unfinished.

Yes! I got that look too lol I mean, there are so many storylines that need wrapping up, I'm kind of surprised the writers decided to add more to the pile towards the very end. I guess we'll see what happens.

[screamingintune]

it's crazy how much feels unfinished as we have... two more episodes :X

[senshi_forever]

Let's hope they're at least both movie-length ones!!!!! I'll take an hour and a half each, at the very least, please and thank you :D