Much of this week’s buzz about the Orville is surrounded around whether or not it will get picked up again for a second season.  As networks make a decision about renewing a show, they often look to mid season data, possibly why this topic has come up so much this week.  From the beginning,  renewal has always been a goal for show producers, however mixed messages in terms of viewership, ratings, and controversy have affected the probability of Fox’s “The Orville” being renewed for another season.  Seth MacFarlane is pessimistic about a season two stating that he believes that a renewal is ‘likely.’  With viewership on a steady decline and the 18-49 demo rating still hovering around 1%, the numbers may not look as promising as McFarlane would like to admit.  These numbers are unfortunate given attempts to bring guests on the show such as actors Liam Neeson and Charlize Theron.  In addition to these facts and figures, it’s additionally important to consider plot. Crafting a season two plot could be difficult. Producers would have to craft a plot that would keep watchers interested while still heavily relying on a Star Trek themes.