The Orville (2017)

Kernel Score: 86% · 1,346 ratings

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

First aired: 2017-09-10

Seasons: 3 · 36 episodes

Where to watch The Orville

  • Stream: Hulu
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Follow the crew of the not-so-functional exploratory ship in the Earth's interstellar fleet, 400 years in the future.

The Orville parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that The Orville is a comedic sci-fi space adventure series in the Star Trek tradition.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Space battles and sci-fi peril occur but are balanced with humor, consistent with TV-14.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Seth MacFarlane as Capt. Ed Mercer
  • Adrianne Palicki as Cmdr. Kelly Grayson
  • Penny Johnson Jerald as Dr. Claire Finn
  • Scott Grimes as Lt. Gordon Malloy
  • Peter Macon as Lt. Cmdr. Bortus
  • Jessica Szohr as Talla Keyali
  • J. Lee as John LaMarr
  • Mark Jackson as Isaac
  • Anne Winters as Charly Burke

The Orville FAQ

Is The Orville good?

The Orville has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,346 audience ratings.

Where can I watch The Orville?

In the US you can stream The Orville on Hulu and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is The Orville OK for kids?

The Orville is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Orville is a comedic sci-fi space adventure series in the Star Trek tradition.

What shows are like The Orville?

If you liked The Orville, try The Expanse, Battlestar Galactica, No One Will Miss Us and Mi corazón es tuyo.