Welcome to Mission Log: The Orville!

In “About a Girl,” tensions rise aboard the U.S.S. Orville as the crew celebrates the birth of Bortus and Klyden’s child, only to face a cultural conflict. Their species demands a gender-altering procedure for their baby girl, igniting debates on ethics, identity, and cultural norms.

💡 Hosts Jessica Lynn Verdi and Mike Richards dive into the themes, messages, and moral dilemmas presented in this groundbreaking episode.

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