Surprised and Impressed.
I had avoided watching The Orville. I was expecting a show like 1,000 Wats to Die in the West but instead found a show similar to Star Trek: The Next Generation with realistic personality quirks and imperfect human behavior thrown in.
The scripts are well written.
The acting is excellent.
The subject matter is deep and thought provoking.
And, of course, there is a comedic undertone, which keeps the vibe light.
Highly recommend.