The episode begins with a casual arm-wrestling match between Alara and the Isaac, which results in Alara’s arm being broken. It is discovered that her superhuman strength, a trait of her species (the Xelayans), is rapidly diminishing because she has spent too much time in Earth-normal gravity. To regain her strength, Alara must return to her home planet, Xelaya, where the gravity is significantly higher.
In the second season of The Orville , the episode titled "" (S2E3) serves as a pivotal character study and a major turning point for the series' security officer, Lt. Alara Kitan. Plot Summary [S2E3] Home
: Critics praised the episode for being a "tighter family story" that moved away from the show's early spoof roots into genuine character-driven drama. The episode begins with a casual arm-wrestling match
: The episode is notable for featuring guest appearances by two legendary Star Trek doctors: Robert Picardo ( Voyager's EMH) and John Billingsley ( Enterprise's Dr. Phlox). In the second season of The Orville ,