Star Trek: Original Series Season 1 (Blu-Ray)

Reviewed by:
Eric Alt

The Skinny: The original crew—we're talking Shatner, Nimoy, Kelley, Nichols, Doohan, Takei, and Koenig—boldly arrive on Blu-Ray with updated visual effects and restored picture quality. Dammit, man! What more do you need?

The Good: The series didn't look this good hot off the presses in 1966. The images have all been carefully remastered and restored, making the go-go era colors pop like you wouldn't believe. And this set takes great pains to appeal to the purists—fans can select updated visual effects or the classic, delightfully cheeseball F/X of old. A ton of amazingly in-depth special features round out a collection worthy of Starfleet's highest honors. Someone get Tyler Perry over here with a medal.

The Bad: If you love Star Trek, or even just like it as a friend, there are no flaws to be found here. This is a nearly perfect Blu-Ray bow for the classic series.

Best Extra: "Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories." Frequent bit actor Billy presents some of his personal home movies from behind-the-scenes. The kind of nostalgia trip DVD was made for.

Buy, Rent, or Ignore: If you know your Kobayashi Maru from your Pa'nar Syndrome, this is a must have.

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