Patrick StewartStar Trek: The Next Generation: The Complete Series

This blu-ray boxed set is outstanding! One of my favorite tv shows growing up and it’s all of them together! Special features for the first season are great for the behind the scenes and actor input on the making of the show. Worth watching again and again!

Since I wasn’t interested in paying money for Paramount, plus, I was very happy to find there was a complete set of the next generation. I just finished watching the original track and was interested to see how it continued. All the episodes are presented an excellent quality,; probably the biggest thing to be aware of it’s just the sheer size of this collection. If you’re collector, a physical media, you definitely need to make sure you have enough space for this. But otherwise it’s a great addition for any Star Trek or Syfy fan.

I have always been a fan of Star Trek and had wanted to watch all the Next Generation episodes. This product allowed me to. I found no problem with any of them other than the necessity to really clean some of the discs before playing. (The coating interrupted the pickup.) I'm glad I purchased this product and recommend it for anyone who is a Star Trek fan.

A TNG fan really couldn't ask for much more. The inclusion of the behind the scenes Reading Rainbow segment is pretty awesome.

So, first off, I deducted a star because at least ONE of the discs had an error (I have not found any other errors, but I haven't fully played all discs yet) and I had to get a replacement set. Secondly, in case you are expecting widescreen, don't. This is in the original aspect-ratio. The only thing that is widescreen are the menus, which look pretty dang good. Third, as others have said, the packaging absolutely stinks. I echo the recommendation of another reviewer to buy a CD/DVD booklet and transfer all of the blu-ray discs into that booklet, otherwise you will be fighting with how the blu-rays are originally packaged.I was happy to get this on sale, I don't think I would have paid full price, so if you are on the fence about this, I would wait until you can get it for under $100, even ever so slightly. And, don't forget to order that CD/DVD booklet when you order this set. You will want to transfer them immediately. Then, insert each disc and do a fast-forward through each disc to see if any of the discs jam up/give an error. IIRC I had issues with Season 5 Disc 4 (I think it was the episode Cause & Effect). So, check that disc really carefully. I am still making my way through the series. If I find any other errors, I will come back and update this review, until then, enjoy ST: TNG: Blu-Ray Complete Series. Thanks for reading...

Perfect

One of my favorite series. It was very well made.

Blu-Ray Quality Second to None!As you can see in the pictures (screenshots from the behind the scenes footage included on the blu-ray), the standard tapes that were used for the original airing on tube tv's of the 80's was terrible quality. CBS/Paramount spent millions to painstakingly restore the series frame by frame from the original negatives and put the series back together again, remastering color, detail, etc. It is more vibrant than ever and it must be seen on the big screen to be believed. I guarantee, if you saw the original airing on tube TV back in the 80's/90's like I did, this will knock your socks off.Only the Blu-Ray has been restored. Don't waste your money on the DVD version as it has not been restored and is the same quality on Netflix and what airs weekly on TV. If you don't own a Blu-Ray player and are considering this set, buy a Blu-Ray player with the Blu-Ray version of Star Trek TNG and experience the series the way no one has seen it before.Packaging:Comments about lack of quality, scratched discs, etc are mainly from users who have purchased the DVD version. DVD's are prone to scratching with just the lightest touch. Blu-Ray on the other hand uses a much more durable surface material that is resistant to scuffs and scratches. Withthat said, the discs fit nice and tight in their holders. Almost too tight as some discs are very difficult to remove. But I'd rather have them tight and snug than too lose and risk them falling out.Story:The story of STTNG needs no introduction or explanation, but for those who have not been fortunate enough to have seen it before, it is in my opinion the greatest series in the Star Trek franchise. It doesn't feel like a soap opera in the sense that the story from each episode does not flow from one to the next, except in two-part episodes of course. But the character development through the series is amazing and the dynamics that each of crew have with each other is amazing. There is love, there is anger, there is struggle, there is frustration, but as with any family, these are normal stages of living. What is most important is the bond they develope over the course of the series that you know no matter what, each person has the back of their shipmates. The series never gets dull as there are new friends and foes to be made throughout the series. And this is the series that the infamous Borg are first developed into the archnemesis of the Federation!If I could, I'd rate this series an 11 out of 10! Quality is unmatched in any Star Trek series aside from the new ones of the 21st century. This is a must for any Star Trek fan new to the series or lifelong fans. And as of this writing, the series on Blu-Ray is at an all-time low price, so grab it now before it goes up again! You can't get a better deal anywhere!