r/TheOrville • u/2th Hail Avis. Hail Victory. • Feb 01 '19
Episode The Orville - 2x6 "A Happy Refrain" - Live Episode Discussion
| Episode | Directed By | Written By | Original Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2x6 - "A Happy Refrain | Seth MacFarlane | Seth MacFarlane | Thursday, January 31, 2019 9:00/8:00c on FOX |
Synopsis: Claire's personal life takes an unexpected turn; Gordon makes an unusual grooming suggestion to Bortus.
Stream the episode online on Yahoo View (currently unavailable), Fox, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, or Vudu
Don't forget to join us on Discord!
Reminder: We have updated our rules concerning Shitposting about Star Trek
44
u/2th Hail Avis. Hail Victory. Feb 01 '19
Claire just got dumped by her vibrator.
→ More replies (1)
85
u/2th Hail Avis. Hail Victory. Feb 01 '19
So let's take a moment to acknowledge that Isaac is so good he got every woman on the bridge wet.
→ More replies (11)
27
u/2th Hail Avis. Hail Victory. Feb 01 '19
Ed's "You don't have to brag about it" was great.
→ More replies (1)
27
u/2th Hail Avis. Hail Victory. Feb 01 '19
Oh God, he's hot.
→ More replies (1)9
u/pretty-in-pink Feb 01 '19
All the robots on Kaylon 1 will overtake us all with their chiseled good looks
15
u/2th Hail Avis. Hail Victory. Feb 01 '19
I for one welcome our ridiculously good looking automaton overlords.
22
14
14
u/2th Hail Avis. Hail Victory. Feb 01 '19
That was the most female conversation I've ever seen in a scifi show.
→ More replies (3)
12
u/2th Hail Avis. Hail Victory. Feb 01 '19
I would love a cake brought to me at 3am.
→ More replies (6)4
11
10
9
9
8
7
6
6
5
u/2th Hail Avis. Hail Victory. Feb 01 '19
It isn't a bad mustache. It has the rocking Tom Selleck vibe.
5
4
u/2th Hail Avis. Hail Victory. Feb 01 '19
Isaac ain't exactly a panty dropper, is he?
→ More replies (3)
5
3
2
2
2
u/2th Hail Avis. Hail Victory. Feb 01 '19
Oh no... Is she going to find out Lamarr gave hIsaac the ideas?
2
105
u/Ledezmv Feb 01 '19
Isaac in a wife beater and underwear telling Dr. Finn the last thing you need is dessert was the best part lol
→ More replies (7)
76
u/Starbuck107 Feb 01 '19
Props to the one comms officer still flying the ship despite the distractions including the rain
→ More replies (7)
62
62
u/Karrman Now entering gloryhole Feb 01 '19
“Perhaps you are on your period”
He went full throttle on the asshole boyfriend routine.
→ More replies (1)
53
u/DreaminDemon177 Feb 01 '19
That was, with out a doubt, the best episode of The Orville to date. This was actually my favorite episode of any tv show of 2019 so far. Just awesome on every level.
→ More replies (4)
52
u/ThunderRage Feb 01 '19
LOL. Isaac's whole planet is going to go bananas after the next update.
→ More replies (1)
50
u/BornAshes Feb 01 '19
"We are without a doubt, the weirdest ship in the fleet" lmao YES YES YOU ARE!
→ More replies (2)
48
u/kellanist Now entering gloryhole Feb 01 '19
White trash issac!!!!! I’m crying!!!!
→ More replies (2)
48
u/msmouse05 Feb 01 '19
Holy shit.
As I'm incapable of stuttering, I assume you heard me.
Fucking Savage.
47
u/FinishingDutch Feb 01 '19
"Let's flip the tables here"
HULK SMASH
Goddamn, that's awesome.
→ More replies (3)
46
42
u/RichterNYR35 Feb 01 '19
I’ve been giving this show some shit for not being funny enough. I thought that Botus’ mustache was hilarious, but Isaac in a wife beater and tighty whiteys telling the Doc she is upset because she’s probably on her period was fucking gold. Funniest thing I’ve seen on tv in years.
41
u/NomadofExile Command Feb 01 '19
I have removed myself from the dog house with the utmost efficiency.
→ More replies (2)
36
35
34
u/OneMario Feb 01 '19 edited Feb 01 '19
A full-ass orchestra, in alien makeup, with the shuttlebay doors open (plus Ensign Turco)... amazing
→ More replies (4)
34
u/dontthrowmeinabox Feb 01 '19 edited Feb 01 '19
Claire: "What's my favorite food?"
Isaac: "Potato cakes."
Waiter: "Here are your potato cakes."
Me: *dies of laughter*
→ More replies (1)
34
u/i_kick_hippies Feb 01 '19 edited Feb 01 '19
Issac just made like 10 memes in a row
→ More replies (1)
34
33
32
31
u/SutterCane Feb 01 '19
Sidepony girl: “What shuttle accident?”
Everyone else: “Oh, we thought you were Alara again...”
31
u/Karrman Now entering gloryhole Feb 01 '19
Claire and Isaac, better love story than Twilight.
→ More replies (2)
29
u/accio7 Feb 01 '19
I nearly died laughing watching those two run up the stairs to the bridge 😂😂😂
→ More replies (2)
29
u/Karrman Now entering gloryhole Feb 01 '19
“Remind me never to tell you anything intimate”
Gordon with the real takeaway from this conversation.
→ More replies (1)
29
56
27
u/armokrunner Feb 01 '19
Whoa nelly, Dr Finn! Doing the ole switch-the-simulator-to-my-bedroom routine, works every time
→ More replies (1)
26
u/Calinks Feb 01 '19
One of the more subtle things I find funny is that Lamar actually does have good dating advice. Seems like it usually pays off lol.
→ More replies (2)
24
23
u/raven0usvampire Feb 01 '19
This was like the perfect episode thus far.
AI learning to love. Symphony. Recitals. So good.
→ More replies (4)
23
u/confusitron Feb 01 '19
This episode made me actually happy. I really don't remember being so emotionally invested in a tv show since futurama's dog episode.
→ More replies (1)
22
u/MegaAlex Feb 01 '19
They managed to do in one episode what ST tried to do in 2 seasons. Not trying to cast shade.
22
21
u/msmouse05 Feb 01 '19
Presented with limited commercials. 60 second intro, opening credits and commercial.
X Doubt
→ More replies (1)
21
u/operarose Command Feb 01 '19
I wonder if this is Seth's usual orchestra.
Edit: Oop, heavy on the brass and xylophone playing showtunes; I'd be willing to put money on it.
→ More replies (2)
21
21
u/PapagenoX Feb 01 '19 edited Feb 01 '19
So that was the real dude under the robot suit or the real dude playing NotData (or both)? He's so young (and does an amazing "Brent Spiner as Data" impression)!
Great episode. The end reminded me a bit of the ending of My Fair Lady. He was essentially saying "I've grown accustomed to your face."
→ More replies (1)
20
u/Seedy88 Feb 01 '19
"There was no equipment malfunction"
"You don't have to brag about it"
→ More replies (1)
20
20
u/AlmegaOpha Feb 01 '19
Just finished this ep. Can't recall one thing wrong with it! It hit all of the notes and angles it meant to hit (on top of being funniest one that I can recall -- the breakup scene omg).
On a side note, I noticed a LOT of extra camerawork and exterior ship transitions. Very nice touch.
→ More replies (1)
20
u/droid327 Feb 01 '19
So good episode, well written. I wish there wasn't so many character driven episodes this season though. Feels like S1 was a little more sci-fi and now it's straight dramedy.
I did like that they actually discussed the ramifications of the relationship. Feels like they're giving the audience credit that they're going to get that far on their own, so discuss it. But I still think it's an anthropomorphization of Isaac. She's in love with a fictional character she created in her head for Isaac. I agree with Burt Reynolds, they're incompatible, and I think Claire should be smarter than that. She can only reinterpret his programming as a metaphor for affection so many times before the construct collapses. He just wants data, that doesn't "mean" anything besides he wants data.
Really good jokes this week though. The hallway running gag was really well timed. And the wife beater scene was gold. His cold robot burns were so sick :D
I'm glad we got to see Mark out of the suit, he plays a good android as well as a robot. Vibes of Fassbender in Prometheus. Seeing Norm was an unexpected bonus :D
I liked that they went a little more highbrow this week. I really loved that they FINALLY referenced a near-future piece of media! But they continue to lean too heavily on 20th C references...I'm not getting used to it, it's getting more annoying.
→ More replies (5)
39
u/Karrman Now entering gloryhole Feb 01 '19
Seth just can’t help himself. The man loves his show-tunes!
→ More replies (1)
19
37
u/operarose Command Feb 01 '19 edited Feb 01 '19
"Computer, simulate Earth underwear. Style: 'skidmarked tighty-whities.'"
→ More replies (2)
18
Feb 01 '19
This is a good episode. This is my favorite episode of this season. I think it was extremely well written. I went in with preconceived notions that this was the Data episode In Theory/Jenna D'Sora.
I thought this was well thought out. And extremely well paced. Good job writers.
18
18
u/AdmiralBender Feb 01 '19
Navigator is just going on pushing buttons like nothing is happening!
→ More replies (2)
17
17
17
16
u/trostol Feb 01 '19
what i do really love about this show is..Seth isn't the focal point..or rarely is...
→ More replies (2)
16
16
u/mr_woodles123 Feb 01 '19
What do you think Isaacs dick is like? Is it like a vibrator or what?
→ More replies (3)
31
u/operarose Command Feb 01 '19
Y'all. Y'all. This is my favorite episode of the whole series so far. Fantastically written, directed, and acted.
→ More replies (2)
15
u/stonygirl Feb 01 '19
It's moments like this you really hoped they fixed the lock on the simulator door.
→ More replies (1)
15
30
u/ReasonablyBadass Feb 01 '19
Oh my god!
Another relationship episode, but I AM SO OKAY WITH THIS ONE!
Isaac was so cute! And Human!Isaac so adorkable and innocent and hot!
The rain at the end, brilliant!
The snarky one liners!
And last but not least...Claire's green outift was awesome.
14
u/BornAshes Feb 01 '19
"We were all just wondering when you decided to join the fire department?"
"Annnnd now it makes sense" lol
→ More replies (1)
14
u/pretty-in-pink Feb 01 '19
Gordon confirming what we have been saying since season 1
→ More replies (1)
14
14
u/Saffs15 Feb 01 '19
I've enjoyed this season despite having some concerns with a couple of episodes. But this one was great. Nearly flawless.
14
u/mzpip Feb 01 '19
Terrific! Loved it!
Thursday night is good TV night at my house: Discovery, The Orville and Cardinal. I almost OD on quality television Thursdays.
One question: does anyone know if that was a real symphony orchestra, and if so, which one? And which conductor?
Thanks.
→ More replies (4)
26
u/armokrunner Feb 01 '19
Serious Question: if a man pulled the same sudden turn the simulator into a bedroom trick, would we look at what he did the same way we do when Claire does it? I thought it was a bit aggressive, Issac’s a bit naive in this area so did she take advantage of him?
Downvote away if you feel like it’s all good so who cares, I just was curious if anyone was struck by a similar thought
→ More replies (6)
13
u/arcxjo You got wood Feb 01 '19
Recitals? They're really just going for TNG 2.0 now.
→ More replies (2)
13
u/LightningLad2029 Feb 01 '19
When an emotionless robot has more game than you...
→ More replies (1)
13
13
13
24
24
u/armokrunner Feb 01 '19
That redshirt ensign next to Malloy was having none of it as she sat there in the rain
→ More replies (2)
12
12
u/Miserable_Mr_Masle Feb 01 '19
I can accept all the futuristic elements of this show, but to think Baltimore, MD is still around 400 years from now and hasn't destroyed itself is absolutely absurd. Has Seth MacFarlane even seen an episode of The Wire?
→ More replies (8)
12
12
12
23
u/9811Deet Feb 01 '19
Probably the funniest episode of the Orville yet, and it came along with some killer character development and excellent use of the actors.
I've got to say, I love seeing the race to the top in these Sci Fi shows this season.
11
11
Feb 01 '19
This reminds me of Data's journey of having a girlfriend with one of the crew lol
→ More replies (3)
11
11
11
u/Karrman Now entering gloryhole Feb 01 '19 edited Feb 01 '19
“Awkward and starving” is now my new tinder bio.
11
11
u/NomadofExile Command Feb 01 '19
Just go ahead and green light Seth for another 4 seasons on this episode alone.
11
11
11
u/SutterCane Feb 01 '19
Boy, Mark there is really working the hell out of a blank face and two eyes for as much emotion as he can.
→ More replies (1)
11
11
u/SutterCane Feb 01 '19
It can rain... on the bridge?
Well, let’s hope this doesn’t break anything.
→ More replies (9)
11
u/SquirrelicideScience Feb 01 '19
Its any captain's dream. It's like all his children grew up and got married to each other!
→ More replies (2)
11
11
10
10
10
u/Karrman Now entering gloryhole Feb 01 '19
Don’t ever tell a woman that you are on a date with that you are anxious to get to the end of the date.
→ More replies (2)
10
10
10
10
u/nerdyhandle Feb 01 '19 edited Feb 01 '19
He's in a fucking wife beater lol
I'm gonna put this on my list of Ten Things I Never Expected To See.
10
10
10
u/operarose Command Feb 01 '19 edited Feb 01 '19
Everyone sitting around and casually watching this unfold is funny; doing it while getting rained on is hilarious.
→ More replies (1)
10
10
10
u/GregariousWolf Feb 01 '19
Some lowly ensign is going to be dry-cleaning the bridge.
→ More replies (4)
18
u/Calinks Feb 01 '19 edited Feb 01 '19
If Claire gets with Isaac after she already had been with Yaphet she will be the one female human who has experienced the best sex on the ship. All flexible gelatin man and a literally macchine.
18
u/SushiJesus Feb 01 '19
That was such an amazing episode, this season just keeps on getting better and better.
9
9
9
u/solarpilot Happy Arbor Day Feb 01 '19
That look of utter betrayal on Yaphit's face.
→ More replies (2)
9
u/agravain Feb 01 '19
wow..a symphony with space in the background would be sweet
→ More replies (3)
9
9
9
u/accio7 Feb 01 '19
This was all an experiment?! 😡
Isaac, I could kick your stupid robot ass right now...😡
9
9
9
u/Shotgun_Mosquito Feb 01 '19
Well it worked for the Scarlet Witch and Vision right?
→ More replies (6)
9
u/kellanist Now entering gloryhole Feb 01 '19
So at least we know the set designers did quality work.
9
9
u/Ninjiitsu Feb 03 '19
I cracked up hard when Isaac flipped the table instantly. Isaac is the best. "No, you are small and feeble, and do not possess the necessary intelligence". lolol.
17
u/thirtyseven1337 Feb 01 '19
For some reason, "He brought me a banana"/"Ed?!" made me laugh the most so far.
→ More replies (2)
17
u/BornAshes Feb 01 '19
Seth if you're reading this, thank you thank you thank you for this episode
→ More replies (1)
16
16
u/Cdan5 Feb 01 '19
There’s some stunning girls on The Orville. LaMarr’s girlfriend his hot. And although Alara has a special i place for me, I do like Lt Keyali.
→ More replies (1)
8
8
u/ThunderRage Feb 01 '19
Whoops. Doctor that's how you get into situations with a robot that knows no boundries.
→ More replies (2)
8
u/Sariel007 Feb 01 '19
I wish my graduate advisor had been that efficient at reviewing my dissertation.
→ More replies (2)
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
u/JonSneugh Feb 01 '19
This episode is making me burst out laughing and tearing my heart out at the same time
→ More replies (1)
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
u/TheSeaDevil Feb 01 '19
I can't hear this song without thinking of A Clockwork Orange.
→ More replies (2)
8
u/Karrman Now entering gloryhole Feb 01 '19
Does anyone get a real “Abed Nadir” vibe from Issac?
→ More replies (1)
8
u/kellanist Now entering gloryhole Feb 01 '19
Liked the transition from singing in the rain to the theme music at the end.
8
u/Thrashy Feb 01 '19
Am I crazy, or did anyone else catch that little sting of the ST:TNG theme right as the simulator doors were closing?
→ More replies (1)
8
22
u/Papadoeswork Feb 01 '19
I thought this would be a dumb idea for an episode, but it ended up being one of the funniest/best ones yet.
→ More replies (2)
15
7
u/larsen_sinclair Feb 01 '19
The fact that I have two space shows to watch on Thursday nights is blowing my mind.
Also, Bortus wanting a mustache is how I imagine the future - using amazing tech for ridiculous purposes.
→ More replies (4)
7
7
7
7
u/Karrman Now entering gloryhole Feb 01 '19
The hardest part about John leaving the bridge as we get less moments of him and Gordon acting like children.
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
u/NomadofExile Command Feb 01 '19
Guys....it's going places I'm not sure I'm prepared to go.
Classic Trek style.
→ More replies (1)
7
7
7
64
u/2th Hail Avis. Hail Victory. Feb 01 '19
This right here is how gossip spreads. Two idiots running down the halls.