The Orville: Trailer, certificate and where to watch
Spectacular Star Trek spoof from the creator of Family Guy
Year: 2017-
Certificate: 15
This hilarious US show from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane started out like a spoof of Star Trek. Over time it became a sci-fi show in its own right, attracting big guest stars (including Rob Lowe as a blue, lothario alien archaeologist) and giving us action and special effects sequences that are up there with anything in the genre.
MacFarlane also stars as the Orville's Captain Mercer, with Friday Night Lights' Adrianne Palicki as his number two, who also happens to be - rather awkwardly - his ex-wife. While they're off having adventures, pay attention to the soundtrack which, in true grand sci-fi style, is provided by a 75-piece orchestra. MacFarlane, who is also a Grammy-nominated big-band singer and an Emmy-winning songwriter, is understandably proud of this particular production detail. (Three series)
