Alara's Exit from 'The Orville': What Happened to Halston Sage?

Fans of The Orville have had a real mystery on their hands! One that involved the exit of Halston Sage from the show and Alara Kitan who's played by Sage, an amazing actress!

The Mystery Of Alara's Departure:

For fans, she's known for her amazing strength. An awesome security officer who makes sure that The Orville and its crew members stay safe, as well as Alara being an extremely capable and strong crew member!

But Alara Kitan's story had to come to a dramatic turn, that came out of nowhere in a surprising and emotionally engaging twist.

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What Caused Alara To Leave The Orville?

A composite image of Scott Grimes looking on hopefully in front of Seth MacFarlane sitting in the captain's chair in The Orville Image

In The Orville: New Horizons season 2 during an episode known as "Home," the fans learned about what caused this shocking departure for Alara! You'll notice The Orville is not only focused on sci-fi adventure but its plot has a lot of heart and deep, emotional character development.

She was forced to leave the ship. As viewers get a sense that this is all part of Alara's character growth as her journey is something many "Star Trek" fans will relate to!

It's shown in a heartbreaking way how her character begins to become weaker!
Her super strength, a very special element for the series, that helped her over come the tough challenges as security officer, seemed to be vanishing!
Why did this happen? She lived in a different gravitational pull!

For this story, she came from "Xelaya", so what really had to happen, as Alara had to return to Xelaya, a very dramatic goodbye for this unforgettable, heroic character who was loved by fans!

Her story had so many twists and turns. It took on an incredible transformation! She was no longer a rookie, but one who found a purpose, and grew! Alara has a big moment for fans when she is confronted by the truth! The crew on "The Orville" even did everything they could to help Alara out and get back on track, offering a special treatment from the ship's Chief Medical Officer, Doctor Claire Finn.

For Alara Kitan, that was not what she really wanted. She loved being part of "The Orville's" crew but knew the call to come home to her family was one she couldn't resist. And for anyone who loved "The Orville" series, it gave this a dramatic and touching departure!

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Why Did Halston Sage Leave The Orville in Real Life?

For fans, there's always more than meets the eye! Even when it comes to a series as amazing as "The Orville!" There have been tons of rumors! No one knows for sure what happened to the real Halston Sage!

It looks like those at Fox and even Seth MacFarlane, the show creator who's also in the show as "Ed Mercer!" have not released the truth. The show's producer David Goodman said that "Sage was still a friend" to the show's production and even said that they were ready to have Sage come back if possible! There is not a real reason out there that anyone can prove right now. But we are also unsure if there is anything that makes this look like the actors decided to leave!

While no one has said what's true, Sage went on record saying that the decision wasn't one she took by choice but a choice that the crew felt was important for "The Orville" series to succeed! Even with all these unknown answers it still doesn't seem like a negative event. No one is suggesting it was about making anyone angry!

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Returning to The Orville

Even with an exit for this special character it's clear there were no big problems as well, as you might have seen, and what looks to have changed this whole story. Alara returned to the main crew in The Orville: New Horizons season 2's ending episode and, even though that is super intriguing, she even came back again, as fans wanted to see her, in Season 3.

She shows up as a special guest in The Orville's season 3, episode 10.
That moment when Isaac proposed to Claire!

The Orville series really took an interesting and heartwarming turn with "Future Unknown" in their season 3 finale.

Fans had this anticipation, since Alara went back home.
This big wedding for Isaac and Claire!

In the moment when Ed had some good news for Kelly, Alara pops back onto the screen for a small but really moving scene for anyone who has watched her journey.

"Alara was so much a part of the show. She really came out and made fans want her back, but how much has this had an impact on this big series?

Now we're in the season 4 realm of "The Orville," but even with an incredible return of Alara Kitan and the awesome success of the season 3 finale. It is really unknown, right now, if there is any chance that there will be another season! The writers and showrunners have kept everyone guessing! There may be some chance of seeing a continuation of "The Orville", but it's uncertain right now, whether that will happen! The big questions surrounding it have left so many fans wanting more, and who knows? We might just get lucky, because if a Season 4 comes together there may be some super unexpected storylines where Alara comes back. But remember she did join back, to the original crew and in a future storyline for fans to consider!

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What Has Halston Sage Been Up To?

Alara Kitan, Chief of Security on The Orville Image

You have a fan-favorite character from the series The Orville, and an incredible star with a super range! Fans may not realize that one of her roles is just as important, it may even be her most iconic, from another series!

Halston Sage appeared as a special agent.
She is part of the crime drama, Prodigal Son!

It's pretty great! While these are both awesome roles! You can also get a glimpse of this incredible actor!

She was the Dazzler! If you haven't had a chance to see her amazing role! She was in "X-Men: Dark Phoenix!"

Sage's Future Is Unknown

There are so many unanswered questions, but it's all up in the air, for now, with a question mark on the whole franchise. The latest chapter may not be there just yet but those who loved Alara Kitan and hope to see her return on-screen.

What's really special about these incredible TV series! There is a lot to love about the way that characters evolve, so we'll have to wait and see what's next for Halston Sage!

The latest chapter of "The Orville: New Horizons," was incredibly popular! This gave those who loved this space-faring adventure hope for another installment, even those at Hulu and Disney!

"The Orville" really put out a truly special "Season 3". With Sage returning to the set of "The Orville," it could just give Season 4 a better chance than anyone has predicted! But this show still needs to find its place. A huge, massive fanbase, is excited, as if they have to have this come true. However, as more is announced it will give "The Orville" an incredible push as it takes viewers through space in some epic adventures.

A Dynamic And Compelling Crew

Fans might have some moments that show them how truly compelling the series can be and it looks like The Orville has had some challenges, and in the end there are a number of personalities, the ones who helped make the show so cool!

It was really clear for anyone who had seen Seth MacFarlane. The star of the show. He made it incredibly dynamic.
"The Orville" series was really memorable, and was just as fantastic. In the show, the series Adrianne Palicki and Penny Johnson Jerald played key parts in the series with such special energy that just gave "The Orville a great feeling, so much so, that audiences never got enough of them!

Alara Kitan really was that special, force to make this incredible group of actors and performers. She had such unforgettable presence. The character has made its mark on the world and "The Orville series has grown even more so with those special storylines that fans still love! This has been truly special! You might be waiting for more information to come out!

It may feel unclear about whether a new Season 4 will happen, however! The crew is so great they may be able to fill in that empty space as they bring a unique spin, or even a whole new perspective for "The Orville".

But for now, those who love the series can see the "New Horizons" to see those unforgettable moments and be amazed by the talents of "The Orville", an iconic and incredibly special series.

Keep those expectations high and there may just be more "Orville" adventures ahead for all of you, and if the stars align, maybe even a chance to see Halston Sage, a powerful, strong and inspiring figure back on the screens with a show we've all grown to love!