Since this was about The Orville anyways...
(Oh, and sorry about the Necro...)
I just watched the Pilot ep. It wasn't bad as pilots go. There was something of a balance between the Trek-like-ness and workplace humor. Based on the pilot, I'm willing to give The Orville a couple more to watch.
About the only downside was the stinger. I just have a feeling when Ed learns of it, it's just gonna ruin what could be a decent, and perhaps, funny series.