7.1 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
A group of teenagers steal a derelict Starfleet vessel and use it to explore the galaxy.
Starring: Kate Mulgrew, Angus Imrie, Jason Mantzoukas, Ella Purnell, Dee Bradley BakerSci-Fi | 100% |
Adventure | 79% |
Animation | 41% |
Action | 12% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.37:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German: Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0
French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish=Latinoamerica
English SDH, French, German, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Three-disc set (3 BDs)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A, B (C untested)
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 1.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
It's been really fun to watch Star Trek: Prodigy evolve from a fairly entertaining side story through the Star Trek universe in season one (available on Blu-ray as a split release) into, here in season two, a truly bonafide Star Trek experience. While season two retains the same kid-friendly vibe that seemed to be the main thrust of season one -- hearty and silly but unmistakably Trek -- there's something different here, a more genuine foray into the nuts and bolts of Star Trek that tames, but does not eliminate, the humor all the while retaining the cartoonish charm and snazzy colors that, combined with the more Trek-like narratives and character elements, makes for what is arguably the most unique Star Trek experience to date and one of the best times I've had with he franchise since its TNG-DS9-VOY heyday.
Paramount transports Star Trek: Prodigy - Season 2 to Blu-ray with a superb 1080p transfer. The image is impeccably clear and rich, just as one might expect of a high end digital animation in 2024. The picture is practically faultless. I detected only trace amounts of aliasing and banding, nothing to really interfere with the overall quality on display. The picture is clear and very well defined, bringing out the very best of the digital animation at their 1080p resolution. The detail is striking, whether looking at individual character aesthetics, details around the ship or on planet surfaces, or even Starfleet uniforms. Colors are rich and expressive, deep and vivid, showing off, again, the various colors of character skin, Starfleet uniforms, phaser fire, and glowing nacelles: anything and everything is just bold and precise. Even black space elements are very deep and true, never losing depth in favor of gray. This is a very nice looking release from Paramount.
Star Trek: Prodigy - Season 2 warps onto Blu-ray with a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack, and what a track it is! The presentation dazzles and delights around every bend, offering impressive extension, clarity, and bass throughout. Listeners will find engaging surround stretch even in the opening theme, which is presented with rich detail ands exceptional flow, maybe pushing a bit too hard in the rears but otherwise offering sensational movement and sound placement to both sound effects and score alike. The first scene of episode one features phaser fire tearing through the stage, with bursts zigging and zagging around the listener, supported by potent bass. The same depth holds true for space action and the same kind of fluid zip is present as the ship maneuvers through the cosmos. Music is consistently clear and detailed with wide front stage engagement and, as noted, heavy surround usage, but never to an unbalanced level. Dialogue is clear and precise, centered, and delightfully lifelike for the duration, especially critical given the various pitches and cadences from the various characters heard throughout the show.
This three-disc Blu-ray release of Star Trek: Prodigy - Season 2 incudes two extras on disc three. No DVD or digital copies are included with
purchase. This release does ship with a non-embossed slipcover.
Outside of Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Prodigy - Season 2 is the best Star Trek in decades, maybe the best since Voyager. It's hard to argue with the results here, with the show's ability to appeal to longtime Star Trek die-hards (myself) while also satisfying the younger crowd at which the show was obviously originally aimed (I can't wait to share this with my 4-year-old son and soon-to-be 7-year-old daughter). Season two is a major step forward and significant maturation, and it's a shame to see the show in a state of uncertainty going forward with the changing of hands from Paramount+ to Netflix. But, even if this is it, it's a worthwhile close and a most welcome addition to the Star Trek canon. Paramount's three disc Blu-ray set delivers wonderful picture and sound. Extras are brief, but effective. Very highly recommended!
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