The Orville: 7 Unforgettable Stories That Demand Season 4!

The future of The Orville remains uncertain as it is still unknown if the show will return for a fourth season. However, despite this uncertainty, the cast members seem optimistic about its chances. Unfortunately, the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike has further delayed the return of The Orville, as all work on future TV and movie projects has come to a halt. This strike, though, could potentially benefit The Orville as streaming platforms may be eager to fill their schedules with shows that already have a dedicated audience. As of now, it is unclear whether The Orville will be renewed or canceled. If it were to be canceled, it would be extremely disappointing as there are numerous unresolved storylines from the end of season 3. While Seth MacFarlane has not made any definite plans for a fourth season, he has mentioned some possible storylines that could be explored. Additionally, actress Adrianne Palicki has also proposed her own storyline, indicating that there is plenty of material available for a potential season 4 of The Orville.

7 Ed Still Needs To Save His Daughter From The Krill

In The Orville season 3, it was revealed that Captain Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane) had a daughter named Anaya who is half-human and half-Krill. However, due to the tense political situation between the Krill and the Planetary Union, Anaya's existence was kept secret. Despite Ed's attempts to convince Anaya's mother, Teleya (Michaela McManus), to reveal the truth, she remained unwilling. Now that Teleya is imprisoned by the Union, Ed has lost any opportunity to find his daughter, who is still hidden on the Krill home world.

The search for Anaya and the escalating tensions between the Planetary Union and the Krill seem to be the major focus of The Orville season 4. Ed may have to go undercover, just as he did in season 1 when he first met Teleya, in order to rescue his daughter. With the Krill/Moclan alliance posing a significant threat in the final episodes of season 3, Anaya could potentially become the catalyst for a new relationship between the Union and the Krill, preventing another devastating war.

6 The Orville Season 4 Can Finally Bring Gender Equality To Moclus

The Moclus' misogynistic laws led to their conflict with the Planetary Union in The Orville season 3, as they witnessed the cruel treatment of young Topa. In order to reconcile, the Moclans must abandon their patriarchal society and reintegrate females. Although it won't be easy, there is hope for change as Topa's father, Klyden, has had a shift in his traditional beliefs, potentially inspiring other Moclans to do the same.

In The Orville season 4, the focus may be on how the Union avoids a war with the Moclan/Krill alliance. While Ed's storyline with Anaya explores the Krill perspective, Bortus, Klyden, and their daughter Topa could shed light on the Moclan side. As a young female Moclan, Topa may play a crucial role in guiding their society towards a more optimistic future, following the footsteps of Heveena, a Moclan activist and Dolly Parton fan in The Orville. Additionally, Topa's aspiration to become a Union officer like her father could further support the cause of gender equality on Moclus.

5 Isaac And Claire's Marriage Can Complete His Orville Mission

With the conclusion of The Orville season 3, viewers witnessed the momentous wedding between Dr. Claire Finn (Penny Johnson Jerald) and Isaac (Mark Jackson), symbolizing the newfound harmony between the Union and the Kaylon. Isaac's original objective on The Orville was to observe and gather information about human existence, reporting back to his superiors. Although it was later revealed that he functioned as a sleeper agent for the Kaylon, the war has now come to an end, allowing Isaac to further immerse himself in the human experience.

Now that Isaac and Claire are married, a whole new set of obstacles and valuable lessons await them. The potential of an android like Isaac and a human like Claire in a committed and affectionate relationship has the power to propel The Orville into uncharted territories rarely explored by mainstream science fiction shows. Traditionally, androids and humans have been kept separate, prohibited from engaging in romantic partnerships, much like Data in Star Trek, or reduced to mere conduits for humanity's darkest urges, as seen in the mistreatment of robots in Westworld. However, with Isaac and Claire's marital union, The Orville has the opportunity to truly redefine their relationship in a remarkable way during season 4.

4 Gordon Still Needs To Find Proper Love In The Orville Season 4

Gordon Malloy has had a tumultuous romantic history, including a previous infatuation with a holographic replica of Laura, a woman from the 21st century. In The Orville season 3, Gordon took it a step further by pursuing a relationship with the real-life Laura while stranded in her time period. This storyline paralleled Star Trek's controversial Geordi and Leah Brahms plot but was cut short when Gordon was rescued from an earlier point in his timeline. However, Gordon's desire for love remains unchanged, and he deserves to find happiness within the confines of the Union's time travel laws.

With his close friend John LaMarr still single after failed attempts at romance with Talla Keyali, he could serve as the perfect wingman for Gordon. Following the tragic death of Orville navigator Charly Burke, there is an open position for a new recruit. It is possible that by working closely with the ship's pilot, the new Orville navigator could become a significant love interest for Gordon in season 4, finally providing him with the meaningful relationship he has been desperately seeking.

3 What's Happening With The Orville's Moclan/Krill Alliance?

In order to prevent a repetition of the successes seen in season 3, The Orville must navigate the delicate situation of avoiding another galactic war in season 4. The alliance between the Moclans and the Krill presents a significant danger to both the Planetary Union and the crew of the Orville. Despite Teleya's current imprisonment within the Union, there remains a strong desire among Krill politicians to maintain the support of the warlike Moclans. The decision to exclude the Moclans from the Union has resulted in the loss of a valuable ally and a reliable source of weaponry for member planets. While the Union now has an alliance with the Kaylon, there is a possibility that their overall strength has been diminished without the Moclans.

Furthermore, the Union was on the verge of finalizing a peace treaty with the Krill prior to Teleya's coup. This treaty would have ensured an alliance against the Kaylon. Now that the Kaylon threat has been neutralized, it is imperative for the Planetary Union to actively pursue renegotiation with both the Krill and the Moclans, as engaging in a potentially unwinnable war must be avoided. Given their connections to both sides of the alliance, Ed and Bortus are the ideal candidates to undertake The Orville season 4's diplomatic mission.

2 The Orville's Kaylon Alliance Needs More Exploration

In light of the strained relations with both the Moclans and the Krill, it is evident that political alliances require ongoing effort. Therefore, it would be overly simplistic to merely establish an alliance between the Planetary Union and the Kaylon without any further complications. The Kaylon, a race of android servants, developed a deep resentment towards organic life due to their mistreatment by their owners. They serve as The Orville's equivalent to the Cylons from Battlestar Galactica. However, now that they have discovered that organic life is capable of empathy and recognizing androids as individuals, it represents a significant and positive advancement.

Nonetheless, similar to the character Charly in The Orville season 3, numerous Union officers may have experienced the loss of friends and family members at the hands of the Kaylon, which could make them uneasy about the peace process. Admiral Perry (played by Ted Danson) even betrayed the Union in an attempt to commit genocide against the Kaylon, and he was not the only one involved in this treacherous mission. Consequently, there will be several Union officers who view the Kaylon with suspicion, thus presenting intriguing storytelling possibilities for The Orville season 4.

1 Ed And Kelly Still Need Their Happy Orville Ending

The season 3 finale of The Orville hinted at a potential romantic reunion between Ed and his ex-wife Kelly Grayson (played by Adrianne Palicki), but it fails to address the core issue in their relationship. Despite numerous attempts to rekindle their romance, the couple has struggled to balance their personal and professional lives while serving together on a starship. Adrianne Palicki has proposed the idea of Kelly becoming the new Captain of The Orville in season 4, which could inject new life into their dynamic. By granting Kelly her own command and having Ed either transfer or resign to pursue his own path, it would create a professional distance between them.

By creating this professional distance between Ed and Kelly, The Orville season 4 has the potential to bring their story full circle. Their marriage fell apart because their careers took precedence, but if they have managed to reconcile their ambitions, they can move forward as a couple. If season 4 marks the final chapter for The Orville's crew, reuniting Ed and Kelly would be a brilliant way to bring their central love story to a satisfying conclusion.