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thoughts on episode 11 "New Dimensions"


-hilarious opener with Yaphit and Bortus with a scene that can only work in a science fiction show.
-further progress on the Kelly-Mercer relationship seasonal arc plot
-fascinating SF reference to Flatland, which was the first thing I thought about when they went in there.
-interesting that the chief engineer was just temporary, a complete surprise
-will probably miss LaMarr on the bridge; wonder if Isaac will take his chair
-LaMarr finally got his in-depth episode
-LaMarr is played by J. Lee, who hasn't acted a whole lot -- in fact he started in Hollywood as a receptionist -- but does a great job. Good on Seth for empowering an aspiring actor. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2068880/reference
-Lieutenant Dan is becoming a very fun character. Look forward to something amusing with him in future.
-Interesting scene with Yaphit complaining of specieism, especially with the other person being an African-American. Feels like the blob was originally intended for just a couple of funny scenes, but is getting used quite a bit.
-Looks like the relationship between Yaphit and the doctor is calming down.
-Nice seeing the relationship between Isaac and the kids being continued.
-Several funny lines from Isaac this time.
-Two-dimensional space looked very cool!
-Great to hear a Dr. Who reference! Wonder if we'll ever run into a Dr. Who type character somewhere along the way.

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"will probably miss LaMarr on the bridge"

Me too. But, then in next week's promo, LaMarr is sitting on the bridge in his old seat.

Someone called it. He/she wrote this two months ago on Reddit;
"Forgive me if I'm wrong, but it seems as though the Chief Engineer of the Orville (ship) isn't a main cast member. Considering how many good stories take place in engineering or with the ship itself, I'd be surprised if we don't get one as a main cast member. "

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Yes, wonder if maybe the network is showing episodes out of order?

Good call. The same thing happened on TNG with Geordi eventually taking the role, right?

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Yes. I thought about Geordi. He was originally the navigator and then became chief engineer. I don't believe it's out of order since the storyline appears to be progressing each week.

I think I just found out why LaMarr is in his old seat next week. Only a wild guess, of course.

If you don't like possible spoilers, then don't click:
[spoiler]Former chief engineer is in the credits for next week. Maybe he returns to his old job so John is bumped back to helmsman?[/spoiler]

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Hmm, that seems weird. Where did you see these credits? If on IMDb, maybe it's just IMDb sloppiness, which I notice has been increasing of late...

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Yep, it was on IMDB. I barely go on their website since they removed the message board.

Another thing to add to your list re: the "New Dimensions" episode is that they finally explained the reason why people work. There's no money so why bother? I like how worth is measured in excellence at doing one's job.

Perhaps Star Trek had explained it and I missed it.

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Not sure the part about how people who do good work gain more glory and resources was every made so explicit. Good catch.

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Yeah, you'd think with all that content it would not have been so boring and limp.

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I loved the way they showed how Isaac and the Doc's Kids are still 'friends'.

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Yes, wonder if they'll have another episode together, eh?

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My guess as to why LaMarr is back on the bridge is because he ends up spilling soda into the main engineering interface panel..

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Ha!

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I thought it was cool that they FINALLY touched on a subject that only shows like "Futurama" had touched on so far from a semi-serious viewpoint: a 2-dimensional universe. I have yet to hear of a Star Trek show or movie that covered that subject or came close to it.

It was also nice to see the co-pilot graduated up to chief engineer. That turned out to be a surprise.

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Amerigirl26 wrote:
I thought it was cool that they FINALLY touched on a subject that only shows like "Futurama" had touched on so far from a semi-serious viewpoint: a 2-dimensional universe. I have yet to hear of a Star Trek show or movie that covered that subject or came close to it.
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Guess you missed the ST episode "The Loss":
http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/The_Loss_(episode)

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