Widows - TV (1983) - Blu-ray Forum

James Luckard · 10-25-2018, 09:19 AM

The miniseries "Widows," the basis for the new Steve McQueen remake film starring Viola Davis, will be released on BD on Nov 5:

https://networkonair.com/coming-soon...idows-blu-ray-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Widows-Blu-ray/dp/B07FW4HSBF

The best news is that it will apparently be 4:3 windowboxed, not cropped to 16:9. Also, it is listed as 1080i, so hopefully it will be the original 25fps and not slowed down to 24fps for 1080p like LaPlante's later masterpiece "Prime Suspect" and so many other British shows.

The set includes the original 1983 series and the second 1985 series restored from original film elements in HD on 3 BDs, and the 1995 sequel reunion series in SD on 2 DVDs.

Alan Clarke · 10-25-2018, 09:47 AM

How good is the telly programme?

GeeTeeUK · 10-25-2018, 12:19 PM

Ha! Typically I splashed out for the DVD in Network's sale a few weeks back, thinking this would never make it to Blu Ray!

I haven't rewatched it yet but I remember it being one of the better dramas of the '80s - much grittier than the 'high gloss' miniseries that seemed to dominate that decade. The production may have dated somewhat but I'm pretty sure the story & characters will still hold up.

McCrutchy · 10-25-2018, 01:51 PM

The film looks good, but I'm really looking forward to seeing the original series first.

Hopefully, it sells well and convinces Network to put other crime dramas out on Blu-ray. I keep hoping and praying for Inspector Morse and Cracker, though I'm not sure if Network could ever land those licences.

HotRats · 10-26-2018, 09:29 AM

A great series, it may have dated in terms of production but the writing and acting are first class. It was the breakthrough for the massively popular and influential crime writer Lynda La Plante who went on to major TV success with Prime Suspect as well as her many novels. Very good presentation from Network, both series and the sequel in one set.

Aunt Peg · 10-26-2018, 11:36 AM

This is fantastic news. I'm going to buy it day one and watch it before seeing the McQueen film. I always prefer to see works based on the same material in the order in which they were made.

Witchfinger Generous · 10-26-2018, 01:09 PM

Here's hoping McQueen's Widows is a bit better than the 2002 version starring Mercedes Ruehl.

Alan Clarke · 11-07-2018, 06:38 PM

Is there not a review for the set yet?

Dene · 11-08-2018, 08:41 AM

I haven't seen one. I got the set on Tuesday, have watched eps 1 & 2. Looks good to my eyes.

Cover blurb says it was restored from the original camera negatives.

There are 4 eps apiece across 3 discs for Widows. Sequel series She's Out in SD occupies Discs 4 & 5. It looks fine.

It's a great series, I'm enjoying very much. I think I'd only seen it once before, and that's 10+ years ago.

Alan Clarke · 11-09-2018, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dene

I haven't seen one. I got the set on Tuesday, have watched eps 1 & 2. Looks good to my eyes.

Cover blurb says it was restored from the original camera negatives.

There are 4 eps apiece across 3 discs for Widows. Sequel series She's Out in SD occupies Discs 4 & 5. It looks fine.

It's a great series, I'm enjoying very much. I think I'd only seen it once before, and that's 10+ years ago.

Thank you, young man. Ordered.

JimRockford · 11-10-2018, 04:38 PM

Now on Amazon Prime.

Dene · 11-11-2018, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Clarke

Thank you, young man. Ordered.

You're welcome, hope you enjoy. 5 eps in now and loving it. Limiting myself to one per day in order to properly savour it & I'm having difficulties sticking to that.

Member-167298 · 11-11-2018, 11:34 PM

Looks like that sequel series title is a potential spoiler.

Agent Kay · 11-12-2018, 07:25 AM

Saw the film yesterday and thought it sounded familiar.
And a quick IMDB later sudjested I might have seen this then

grahams76 · 11-12-2018, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimRockford

Now on Amazon Prime.

In approximately 1.77:1 though, instead of 1.33:1, with the top and bottom shaved off. Unless I've not got my settings correctly set up.

Agent Kay · 11-12-2018, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimRockford

Now on Amazon Prime.

Nice one thanks

newgen2005 · 01-21-2019, 07:20 PM

Ordered this today. Screen caps to follow

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leenevil · 06-23-2019, 04:53 PM

Does anyone have a review or some caps for this?

Such a shame they did not go the while 9 yards and remaster She's out with this one since they included it with the set anyway.

OceanBlue · 08-17-2020, 10:13 PM

Was the sequel series originally shot on film as well?

Recently thought about getting Network's Blu-ray release of Widows, as there are one or two other titles from the label which I want to get.

10-25-2018, 09:19 AM	#1
James Luckard Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1805 Blu-ray reviews: 34	Widows - TV (1983) The miniseries "Widows," the basis for the new Steve McQueen remake film starring Viola Davis, will be released on BD on Nov 5: https://networkonair.com/coming-soon...idows-blu-ray- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Widows-Blu-ray/dp/B07FW4HSBF The best news is that it will apparently be 4:3 windowboxed, not cropped to 16:9. Also, it is listed as 1080i, so hopefully it will be the original 25fps and not slowed down to 24fps for 1080p like LaPlante's later masterpiece "Prime Suspect" and so many other British shows. The set includes the original 1983 series and the second 1985 series restored from original film elements in HD on 3 BDs, and the 1995 sequel reunion series in SD on 2 DVDs. Last edited by James Luckard; 10-25-2018 at 05:35 PM.

10-25-2018, 09:47 AM	#2
Alan Clarke Banned Member since:Jun 2016 Blu-ray collection:156	How good is the telly programme?

10-25-2018, 12:19 PM	#3
GeeTeeUK Member Member since:Jul 2012 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:83	Ha! Typically I splashed out for the DVD in Network's sale a few weeks back, thinking this would never make it to Blu Ray! I haven't rewatched it yet but I remember it being one of the better dramas of the '80s - much grittier than the 'high gloss' miniseries that seemed to dominate that decade. The production may have dated somewhat but I'm pretty sure the story & characters will still hold up.

10-25-2018, 01:51 PM	#4
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	The film looks good, but I'm really looking forward to seeing the original series first. Hopefully, it sells well and convinces Network to put other crime dramas out on Blu-ray. I keep hoping and praying for Inspector Morse and Cracker, though I'm not sure if Network could ever land those licences.

10-26-2018, 09:29 AM	#5
HotRats Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009	A great series, it may have dated in terms of production but the writing and acting are first class. It was the breakthrough for the massively popular and influential crime writer Lynda La Plante who went on to major TV success with Prime Suspect as well as her many novels. Very good presentation from Network, both series and the sequel in one set.

10-26-2018, 11:36 AM	#6
Aunt Peg Blu-ray Count Member since:May 2013 Location:Sydney 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:4845 DVD collection:518	This is fantastic news. I'm going to buy it day one and watch it before seeing the McQueen film. I always prefer to see works based on the same material in the order in which they were made.

10-26-2018, 01:09 PM	#7
Witchfinger Generous Senior Member Member since:Jun 2015 Location:UK	Here's hoping McQueen's Widows is a bit better than the 2002 version starring Mercedes Ruehl.

11-07-2018, 06:38 PM	#8
Alan Clarke Banned Member since:Jun 2016 Blu-ray collection:156	Is there not a review for the set yet?

11-08-2018, 08:41 AM	#9
Dene Active Member Member since:Dec 2011	I haven't seen one. I got the set on Tuesday, have watched eps 1 & 2. Looks good to my eyes. Cover blurb says it was restored from the original camera negatives. There are 4 eps apiece across 3 discs for Widows. Sequel series She's Out in SD occupies Discs 4 & 5. It looks fine. It's a great series, I'm enjoying very much. I think I'd only seen it once before, and that's 10+ years ago.

11-10-2018, 04:38 PM	#11
JimRockford Active Member Member since:Feb 2016 Location:Edinburgh, UK	Now on Amazon Prime.

11-11-2018, 11:34 PM	#13
Member-167298 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:474 Blu-ray collection:1321 DVD collection:102 iTunes collection:558 Trading Score:61	Looks like that sequel series title is a potential spoiler.

11-12-2018, 07:25 AM	#14
Agent Kay Banned Member since:May 2018 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:57	Saw the film yesterday and thought it sounded familiar. And a quick IMDB later sudjested I might have seen this then

01-21-2019, 07:20 PM	#17
newgen2005 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Guernsey 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:739	Ordered this today. Screen caps to follow .

06-23-2019, 04:53 PM	#18
leenevil Member Member since:Oct 2014 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:315 DVD collection:18	Does anyone have a review or some caps for this? Such a shame they did not go the while 9 yards and remaster She's out with this one since they included it with the set anyway.

08-17-2020, 10:13 PM	#19
OceanBlue Blu-ray Baron Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Midlands, UK	Was the sequel series originally shot on film as well? Recently thought about getting Network's Blu-ray release of Widows, as there are one or two other titles from the label which I want to get.

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