The Orville: New Horizons Season 2 Episode 4 Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes
- January 17, 2019
The Orville: New Horizons season 2 episode 4 titled "Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes" takes viewers on a thrilling adventure that sees the crew of the Orville facing one of their toughest challenges yet. When a planet's core is destabilized, the team must work quickly to prevent a catastrophic explosion that could wipe out all life on the planet.
Captain Ed Mercer (played by Seth MacFarlane) and the crew of the Orville receive a distress signal from a planet on the brink of destruction. This planet is on the verge of a catastrophic collapse due to its unstable core. The crew decides to help the planet's inhabitants evacuate and find a solution to the crisis.
As they arrive on the planet, the team discovers a strange religious cult that has taken hold of the locals. This cult believes that sacrificing certain individuals will appease the gods and spare the planet from destruction. The Orville's team members soon find themselves caught up in a deadly game of cat and mouse, as they try to save the inhabitants and avoid becoming part of the cult's dark rituals.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Gordon Malloy (played by Scott Grimes) is tasked with finding a way to stabilize the planet's core. He works with the ship's engineers to come up with a solution that will prevent the planet's imminent destruction. However, time is running out, and the pressure is on to come up with a plan that works.
The planet's inhabitants also have their own tragic history, which is revealed as the episode progresses. The Orville's team members encounter individuals who have been affected by the cult and its twisted beliefs. As they try to convince the locals to evacuate, they must also work to uncover the truth about the cult's past and its motivations.
Seth MacFarlane delivers a standout performance as Captain Ed Mercer, leading his team through dangerous and high-pressure situations while also dealing with personal issues (such as his romantic feelings for his ex-wife and second-in-command, Commander Kelly Grayson). The rest of the cast also perform admirably, with Scott Grimes shining in particular as Lieutenant Gordon Malloy.
The episode's visuals are stunning, with the planet's deteriorating environment providing a breathtaking backdrop to the action. The attention to detail in the cult's rituals and beliefs is commendable, and adds an extra layer of intrigue to the story.
Overall, "Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes" is a gripping and thrilling episode that showcases the best of what The Orville has to offer. With its high stakes, complex characters, and moral quandaries, this episode is sure to satisfy fans of the show and newcomers alike.
