The Orville: New Horizons Season 2 Episode 11 Lasting Impressions
- March 21, 2019
The Orville: New Horizons season 2 episode 11, titled "Lasting Impressions," follows the crew of the USS Orville as they discover a time capsule from the 21st century. This episode explores the themes of nostalgia, connections, and the lasting impact of personal relationships.
When the crew finds the time capsule, they discover a woman's phone from 2015. They activate the device and the contents lead them to a storage device with a digital record of a person's life. They learn about a woman named Laura Huggins, who lived a seemingly mundane life in 2015. Through her videos, photos, and personal messages, the crew becomes fascinated with her and her relationships.
As they delve deeper into Laura's life, the crew members start to form connections to her and begin to question their own relationships on the ship. At the same time, the crew members struggle with the ethical dilemma of whether or not to contact Laura or interfere with her timeline.
Throughout the episode, the crew goes on an emotional journey as they grapple with questions of mortality, connections, and the idea of leaving a lasting impression on the world. "Lasting Impressions" is a poignant and thought-provoking episode that explores the impact of personal relationships and how they can transcend time and space.
