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Posted on September 4, 2020 | by Hannibal Tabu | Comments

The Orville: Launch Day (Season 2.5) #1

7.5/10

Closely capturing the flavor of the very engaging Fox series, this unfortunately is constrained by its format to not lock on to its target.

The Star Trek franchise has spawned a number of ersatz simulacra, from Galaxy Quest to the Seth McFarlane-led franchise, and each one has its own twist on spaceborne adventure and diplomacy. The Orville: Launch Day #1, written by the show's executive producer, wonderfully captures the voices of the characters and the struggles they normally face.

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