SeaQuest DSV the complete series {Blu-ray Review}

Written By Jason Lockard

In the 1990s sci-fi TV series were big business. From Star Trek The Next Generation, Sliders, Quantum Leap Farscape, and so many more.

In 1993 Roy Scheider known for his iconic roles in Jaws 1 and 2 was cast for an aquatic sci-fi TV series entitled SeaQuest of SeaQuest DSV.

Now for years and years physical media TV fans have been dreaming of this series coming to Blu-ray. Well, thanks to the great folks at Mill Creek Entertainment those dreams have finally come true with the complete series on Blu-ray.

The seaQuest DSV (deep submergence vehicle) a sophisticated submarine. It and its crew protects underwater colonies in the future world of 2018, when humankind has nearly exhausted the Earth's natural resources and turned to exploring the ocean.

The series was a groundbreaking one. It truly was an exciting and dramatic series. Joining Roy Scheider as series regulars were Jonathan Brandis (It, Ladybugs, Sidekicks, The Never Ending Story II), Ted Raimi (Evil Dead, Spider-man, Darkman), Marco Sanchez (Sons of Thunder), Peter DeLuise (R.L. Stine Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls) and Michael DeLuise (Wayne's World, Encino Man).

The series could also boast of a whos who of guest stars, including, William Shatner, Mark Hamill, Michael York, Kent McCord, Dom DeLuise, Shelley Hack and Charlton Heston. Even the pilot movie was directed by Irvin Kershner (Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back). Interesting side not this would be the final directing credit.

Now as good as the series is it did go through a lot of changes during it's time. That is probably why the series didn't last as long as it should have.

Season 1 consisted of 24 episode and dealt with reality based science fiction storylines.

To Be or Not to Be / The Devil's Window / Treasure of the Mind / Games / Treasures of the Tonga Trench / Brothers and Sisters / Give Me Liberté / Knight of Shadows / Bad Water / The Regulator / seaWest / Photon Bullet / Better Than Martians / Nothing But the Truth / Greed for a Pirate's Dream / Whale Song / The Stinger / Hide and Seek / The Last Lap at Luxury / Abalon / Such Great Patience / The Good Death / Higher Power

Season 2 consisted of 22 episode and took the show into a science-fantasy storylines featuring genetic engineering, ESP and aliens.

Daggers / The Fear That Follows / Sympathy for the Deep / Vapors / Playtime / The Sincerest Form of Flattery / By Any Other Name / When We Dead Awaken / Special Delivery / Dead End / Meltdown / Lostland / And Everything Nice / Dream Weaver / Alone / Watergate / Something in the Air / Dagger Redux / The Siamese Dream / Blindsided / Splashdown (1)

Season 3 consisted of 13 episodes and this season took the show so far from the show's original premise. Seeing the departure of Roy Scheider as the lead, being replaced by Michael Ironside. Than there was the fact the show was renamed Seaquest 2032 and finallyt changing the theme song. Making this season a completely different show.

Brave New World (2) / In the Company of Ice and Profit / Smoke on the Water / Destination Terminal / Chains of Command / Brainlock / Spindrift / Equilibrium / Resurrection / Good Soldiers / Second Chance / Reunion / Weapons of War

This Blu-ray set includes 10 Blu-ray discs. 4 Season 1 discs, 4 Season 2 discs and 2 Season 3 Discs. The episodes are presented in 1080p, but keep the original full screen format 1.33:1 aspect ratio. The soundtrack is a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0.There is also the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

I must say that I was impressed with these transfers. I think these episode look and sound absolutely amazing. There is no signs of damage to this episode prints. The colors are vibrant and the picture is crisp and clean.

Now in addition to 57 beautiful looking episodes in HD Mill Creek Entertainment added some great bonus features. Take a look at what is included.

* Directing Seaquest with Bryan Spicer
* Directing SeaQuest with John T. Kretchmer
* Directing SeaQuest with Anson Williams
* Maiden Voyage: Scoring SeaQuest
* Deleted Scenes

Watch The SeaQuest Season 1 Opening Titles Below:

Mill Creek Entertainment has really put a lot of love into their recent Blu-ray set. Magnum P.I. really impressed me with the quality and the bonus features. But SeaQuest is just as great of a Blu-ray set. Fans of 90s sci-fi TV or SeaQuest are going to want to add this set to their collection.

With 45 hours of entertainment this is one amazing set that will keep you entertained for a long time. You can head over to Amazon or Deep Discount and order your copy today. You a