Overview

• On the podcast, MacFarlane criticized Hollywood’s one-sided focus on dystopian and pessimistic stories.
• He said entertainment needs narratives that offer blueprints for positive change rather than just cautionary tales.
• MacFarlane created The Orville to revive the optimistic tone he recalls from classic science-fiction series.
• He argued that television’s shift toward antiheroes since The Sopranos has sidelined characters who inspire audiences.
• The Orville remains in limbo as Disney has not yet confirmed a renewal for its fourth season.