The first 2 episodes of this season were very underwhelming to say the least, but with episodes 3 and 4 I'm hopeful now.
The episode starts with a proposed treaty with the Krill, but a political rival is threatening the current Chancellor's reign. This rival is Ed's ex Krill girlfriend of course.
There's an election the same day the treaty is supposed to be signed. Why would the Union go sign the treaty this day? Wait until the election is over and the continuity of government is in order.
Of course the Krill Chancellor loses and gets murdered. The union delegation is imprisoned and a war is about to start. Ed's ex krill lover in power and still has some emotional tie to him. She decides to let him go, but Ed is diverted to his half human/krill daughter. This was a definitely a surprise. He says hello and leaves with little interaction with her.
Lamar, the Dr and others rescue the union officers while disguised as krill. They get away while a very good CGI space battle between krill and union is underway. Once the rescued union officials are on board the Orville in the shuttle bay, everyone retreats and go to quantum drive.
The episode's main plot was very predictable once they indicated an election was taking place, but still very entertaining. Ed's daughter is a good surprise and will hopefully help mend the krill/union alliance. The kaylon will defeat them without cooperation.
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