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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[senshi_forever]

Someone please tell me [Spoiler (click to open)]why there is no "dolly parton" tag?!?!?!

Unless I'm just blind as a bat and couldn't find it.

[beesknees7]

Damn, how do we not have a Dolly tag?!

Embed her twitter post, maybe?

What an honor to be on @TheOrville with @SethMacFarlane and @RenaOwen. I might be as old as yesterday, but with all this new technology they make me look as new as tomorrow! I really hope the fans enjoy it as much as I enjoyed being a part of it. pic.twitter.com/zDhnVIdVy0
- Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) July 21, 2022

[beesknees7]

Thank You ⁦ @DollyParton⁩ for becoming one of ⁦ @TheOrville⁩ family. My heart starts pounding every time I think about having worked with you. ⁦ @SethMacFarlane⁩ ⁦ @TomCostantino⁩ ⁦ @nation_orville⁩ pic.twitter.com/437Z0F2Hb8
- Jon Cassar (@joncassar) July 21, 2022

[senshi_forever]

I'm not sure if I'll have time to do that today but I'll try. Thanks!

[choukoumei]

They were definitely hinting at Kelly/Bortus and I am kind of here for it.

[obliquium]

I feel like at this point Kelly could start a frisson with literally anyone, she just has that ~one that got away~ vibe. I really appreciate that the show allows her character to have chemistry with people other than her ex without either making her a Mary Sue or obnoxiously flirty/sexy.

[xpirate_queenx]

They go so well together! I could totally see it.

[senshi_forever]

I don't know how I feel about it yet since it's so new but I am glad they seem to be meandering away from the tired Ed/Kelly will-they-won't-they.

[_scarlett_icons]

Yeah I’m into Kelly & Bortus

[helloitsmeabby]

Loved this ep! Season three has been consistently great. I’m glad that Seth Macfarlane is able to write the show he wants over what he originally pitched to Fox which was much lighter in tone and kind of watered down? There’s definitely something going on between Kelly and Bortus and I’m curious to see how that pans out with Klyden’s return.

The scene between Klyden and Topa was extremely touching and made me teary eyed! Never thought I’d be moved by any scene involving Klyden but here we are!

[beesknees7]

When I tell you that I hollered at

1) the cameo - like holy shit, if the 9 to 5 fight scene from S2 brought me so much joy, imagine what this did. I was like

[xpirate_queenx]

I would do unholy things to/with Mark Jackson just saying

[senshi_forever]

He is SO hot

[beesknees7]

That bone structure tho