Overview

• On the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast, MacFarlane said current film and TV offerings are overly pessimistic and one-sided.
• He contrasted cautionary dramas such as The Handmaid’s Tale with optimistic franchises like Star Trek and said audiences need positive blueprints.
• He traced a shift since The Sopranos toward antiheroes that has diminished the number of characters audiences can aspire to emulate.
• He argued that Hollywood’s greatest contribution lies in storytelling that inspires improvement, not celebrity political commentary.
• He noted that while there are plans for The Orville Season 4, Disney has not yet officially green-lit the next installment.