

Mercer was an up-and-coming officer, on the fast track to commanding his own heavy cruiser.

The Orville is set about 400 years in the future and follows the crew of the titular spaceship who face the dangers and wonders of outer space, while dealing with the familiar problems of everyday life.

The series also stars Adrianne Palicki as Commander Kelly Grayson, Mercer's ex-wife. The series was created and written by Seth MacFarlane who stars as Captain Ed Mercer, who commands the Orville. The first season of the comedy-drama science fiction television series The Orville was broadcast on Fox from September 10 to December 7, 2017.
