| Collection | Episode Count | Special Features | 4K Availability | Price Value | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | The Orville Complete | 36 | High (Documentary) | Yes (S3 only) | Excellent | | Star Trek: TNG Complete | 178 | Medium | No | Moderate | | The Expanse Complete | 62 | Low | Partial | Good | | Firefly Complete | 14 | High | No | Poor (per hour) |
The most immediate and striking difference in New Horizons is the shift in production scope. Moving from Fox to Hulu allowed the creators to expand the runtime of episodes, often stretching them to feature length. This was not a indulgence in runtime, but a narrative necessity. The "complete pack" of this season is defined by its cinematic ambition. The visual effects are upgraded significantly, rivaling big-budget blockbuster films. The lighting is moodier, the alien prosthetics more convincing, and the space battles more visceral. This visual elevation signals to the audience that the stakes are higher; the show is no longer a sitcom set in space, but a serious drama that happens to have moments of levity. the orville new horizons complete pack
released a comprehensive lore book in late 2024 that covers the New Horizons | Collection | Episode Count | Special Features