Star Trek The Original Series: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		5.0
Video		4.5
Audio		4.5
Extras		5.0
Overall		4.5

Star Trek The Original Series: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie Review

Three seasons boldly go into one package.

Reviewed by Martin Liebman June 18, 2016

CBS/Paramount has re-released the original television phenomenon 'Star Trek' to Blu-ray, collecting all three seasons -- previously only available individually -- into one package. A CBS/Paramount public relations representative has confirmed that this is a packing re-release only; video, audio, and supplements remain unchanged from previous season-by-season releases.

New (left) vs old (right).

For full reviews of each season -- content, video, audio, and supplements -- please click through the appropriate links below:

• Season One
• Season Two
• Season Three

Star Trek The Original Series: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

For full video reviews, please click through the appropriate link above.

Star Trek The Original Series: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

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Star Trek The Original Series: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

There are actually a few differences to note in terms of how this set is packaged and presented compared to the similar Next Generation whole series box set, as well as differences to how it compares to the original three single season releases linked above.

First, the basics. The package measures approximately 7.5" high, 5.5" wide, and 2" deep. Stacked next to the original three season releases (see screenshots one and two above), this new package loses some overall width compared to the original trio, but at the expense of a greater height. The net difference is +0.75" in height and about -0.60" difference in width.

Unlike The Next Generation's release, TOS' entire run fits neatly, and entirely, into a single "Epik Pak" case. As with TNG, discs are stacked two per panel, offset one atop another. The discs also feature new blue labeling, as opposed to the older release's gray coloring, updating to reflect the studio's new standard of blue for Blu-ray and gray for DVD. The discs also sport a new font and add disc content labeling (episode titles and unspecific "special features" text). The new release also boasts new artwork on the outside, with a simple but sleek front cover design and a basic rear layout that carries over the image of the Enterprise leaving behind a trail of uniform colors alongside bullet point highlights; character portraits of Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Uhura, and Scotty; and a basic info grid at the bottom. On the reverse side -- visible when the clear plastic case is open -- is a more thorough listing of what's on each disc, including episode titles and, more specifically, exact special features. The slipcover -- not a slip box as with TNG -- is rather flimsy and replicates case artwork, aside from embossed lettering and the mustard, blue, and red swoops flowing from the Enterprise on the front.

Star Trek The Original Series: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

The Original Series remains a timeless piece of television history that holds up today -- with or without remastered special effects -- as a landmark of Science Fiction that inspired generations of fans, spawned a culture, and gave rise to numerous film and TV adaptations in the fifty years since it debuted. This repackaging is all cosmetic, but it's a neat and tidy look for the show. The artwork is particularly attractive, but unless one is a true die hard, gotta-have-it-all fan, there's no reason to repurchase. Newcomers can save a few bucks and a little bit of horizontal space on the shelf by going this route instead of buying the singles.