Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes
Captain Mercer is in a relationship with Lieutenant Janel Tyler. They decide to go public with it. Ed first tells Gordon and then Kelly, both of whom are happy for him. Ed and Janel go on a vacation together. They take off in a shuttle for a distant world while the Orville continues on a supply mission.
Gordon decides that he wants to apply for training make him eligible for command in the future. He doesn't prove to be very good at it but it does seem to improve his confidence.
Ed and Janel are attacked by Krill warships and taken prisoner. Janel turns out to be a Krill named Teleya, disguised as a human, whom Ed met in episode 1.06 (Krill). She was a teacher then but now she is a warrior. The Krill warship that they are aboard is attacked by the Chak'tal, a race that is in a dispute with the Krill.
Ed and Teleya flee in an escape pod. They land on a nearby planet that is capable of sustaining life. She does not trust him and forces him to carry their gear. A group of Chak'tal warriors land on the planet and come after them as Ed and Teleya try to make it to higher ground so that they can radio for help.
Thoughts
Bortus, John, Claire, and Isaac are in this episode but don't get very many lines or play a significant role. Lieutenant Tharl is still the acting security officer aboard the Orville. A permanent replacement for Alara is due to arrive soon but doesn't show up during this episode.
Ed seems truly disappointed to learn that Janel Tyler wasn't real. It was all an act as far Teleya is concerned. He tries probing but she does not abandon her stance.
This was a decent episode but I wasn't as impressed or satisfied with it as I was by the last couple episodes.
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