The Orville: New Horizons
Thursdays on HuluThe Orville: New Horizons Season 3 Episode 4: "Gently Falling Rain" Quotes
I was born in a time of dreams. We were pure of spirit and devout in our beliefs. The blessings of Avis were showered upon us and brought our greatest hopes to life. But now, we face a looming nightmare. We brought this nightmare upon ourselves when we placed our faith into the hands of a false prophet.
Teleya
When you go home to your children, will you tell them you chose to destroy our future? Or will you tell them you have reclaimed our dreams and placed your trust in the Word of Avis, a Word which declares that Krill comes first!
Teleya
Halsey: Did you enjoy your evening on Broadway, Chancellor?
Chancellor: Indeed. However, the repeated prophecy of the orphan child was quite haunting. 'The SUN will come out TOMORROW!'
Ambassador: In our culture, the sun is a symbol of suffering and death.
Halsey: Yes, in retrospect, Oklahoma might have been a better choice.
This town will not accommodate the numerical totality of our combined mass.
Isaac
Mercer: You know what the best part is?
Grayson: What?
Mercer: He had no idea we'd been drinking.
Grayson: This is a good day.
Mercer: It IS a good day.
Grayson: A political vacuum is a dangerous thing.
Halsey: Always. If no one fills it with hope, someone will fill it with fear.
Teleya is inexperienced. She's a populist, not a politician. She's running on rhetoric and fire.
Mercer
You never want to underestimate a populist movement. Emotions can be more persuasive than thoughts.
Grayson
Battle plans are only perfect until the fight starts. I gotta believe some version of that holds true for peace treaties.
Mercer
Halsey: Alien delicacies...
Mercer: ...always a crap-shoot.
Malloy: Sir, what if we tried an expanding helix maneuver?
Grayson: Never heard of it.
Malloy: That's because I just made it up.
Grayson: Do it.
Captivity notwithstanding, it's nice to see your face.
Mercer
