‘The Orville,’ loosely based on the original ‘Star Trek’ and its sequel ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation,’ is a science-fiction comedy series that follows the crew of the eponymous spacecraft, the USS Orville. The story is set 400 years in the future and revolves around an exploring ship and the various frightening experiences that the crew meets on their trek across space. The comedy sitcom, created by Seth MacFarlane, debuted on FOX on September 10, 2017.

When it comes to comedy-drama shows, the show has a really unique idea, which caught most viewers off guard, resulting in low ratings in the first season. The homage and sarcastic play on the ‘Star Trek’ that the series is based on, on the other hand, was far more liked by fans of the classic program, most likely because they found it nostalgic with a tinge of humor. Now that the third season has begun, fans are wondering if they will be able to see the fourth installment. So, here’s all you need to know about the show’s possible fourth season!

Season 4 premiere date for The Orville

Season 3 of ‘The Orville’ started on Hulu on June 2, 2022, with the season finale airing on August 4, 2022. The third season of the science-fiction series consists of ten episodes, each lasting approximately 60 minutes.

Here’s what we know so far about the show’s fourth installment. Although nothing has been confirmed by the network or the show’s producers, it appears like the comedy-drama has reached the end of its third season. Seth MacFarlane, the series’ creator and one of the protagonists, and other cast members were freed from their contracts in August 2021. Most of them have now moved on to new projects.

In fact, MacFarlane is poised to reprise his voice role as the eponymous character in the series ‘Ted,’ which is based on his own film franchise. Not only that, but another ‘The Orville’ cast member, Scott Grimes, has been appointed as a series regular, reuniting him with MacFarlane. This means that reuniting the entire ensemble would be difficult if the program were to return for a fourth season.

Although there are presently no plans for a fourth season of ‘The Orville,’ and all indicators lead to the show’s demise, rumours claim that season 3 was not constructed with a clear conclusion in mind. As a result, there is potential for the series to return if and when MacFarlane desires. Taking all of these considerations into consideration, and with the hope that the program would be revived in the future, we may anticipate the release of ‘The Orville’ season 4 in 2024.

Who could appear in The Orville Season 4?

If the program is renewed, we may expect to see most of the main cast members reprise their roles. Seth MacFarlane (Captain Ed Mercer), Adrianne Palicki (Commander Kelly Grayson), Penny Johnson Jerald (Doctor Claire Finn), Scott Grimes (Lieutenant Gordon Malloy), Peter Macon (Lieutenant Commander Bortus), and Mark Jackson are among those who play the characters (Isaac).

J. Lee (Lieutenant Commander John LaMarr), Anne Winters (Charly Burke), Victor Garber (Fleet Admiral Halsey), Chad Coleman (Klyden), BJ Tanner (Marcus Finn), and Kai Wener are also likely to return if the show is recommissioned (Ty Finn). Furthermore, there may be some fresh additions to the cast lineup to keep the plot interesting. As a result, we may see a few new faces in the upcoming season 4.

What is the plot of The Orville Season 4?

The crew of the USS Orville has been shown in prior seasons traveling different parts of the galaxy, discovering unexplored destinations and engaging in risky adventures. So, if the show is renewed for a fourth season, we don’t expect anything different. Captain Ed Mercer will most certainly remain in command of the Orville while he and the crew embark on fresh adventures in a different part of the galaxy.