[Discussion] TV Shows on UHD-BD - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Kschreck · 08-29-2016, 07:16 AM

At this point I won't be surprised if we never get any UHD released tv shows since it really seems like the big companies want to kill off the physical format. I noticed Fox isn't releasing many of their shows on Blu-Ray this season and some are not even getting a DVD release. Sucks.

Gumbercules · 08-29-2016, 05:23 PM

I think the first UHD Tv show will be Planet Earth 2

Patsfan123 · 08-29-2016, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tyrok

Lets hope Hulu upgrades their service to 4K by then.

They could start with 1080p and 5.1..

mttmax · 08-30-2016, 02:43 AM

Don't think any shows without 4K & HDR will be released at this moment.

Wiidesire · 07-07-2017, 05:38 PM

Westworld will be the first TV show to be released on 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray (release on 09.11.17).

FilmFreakosaurus · 07-07-2017, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiidesire

Westworld will be the first TV show to be released on 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray (release on 09.11.17).

Actually, the first scripted TV show. BBC's Planet Earth 2 was the first.

StingingVelvet · 07-07-2017, 06:25 PM

I feel like only the highest tier of TV shows could come out on UHD. Game of Thrones, Westworld... anything else? I guess stuff with a real cult audience maybe, like Doctor Who and Star Trek, but I doubt it.

Wiidesire · 07-07-2017, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

Actually, the first scripted TV show. BBC's Planet Earth 2 was the first.

In my mind documentaries are not tv shows but it could be because English is not my first language. Thanks for the correction/distinction.

SleeperAgent · 07-07-2017, 06:27 PM

I have high hopes Battlestar Galactica will make the jump to UHD.

Then some Star Treks and new stuff.

FilmFreakosaurus · 07-07-2017, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SleeperAgent

I have high hopes Battlestar Galactica will make the jump to UHD.

Then some Star Treks and new stuff.

If they have to do some major digital SFX uprezzing, then it may not.

The 1080 master for the Blu-ray had 720p uprezzed effects. 720p all the way to 2160p would look like arse.

Just like Firefly. The SFX were rendered at 480!

reanimator · 07-07-2017, 07:35 PM

BREAKING BAD has 4K masters ready to go -- would absolutely buy that series on UHD!

FilmFreakosaurus · 07-07-2017, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by reanimator

BREAKING BAD has 4K masters ready to go -- would absolutely buy that series on UHD!

That and Better Call Saul.

Vashetti · 07-07-2017, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by reanimator

BREAKING BAD has 4K masters ready to go -- would absolutely buy that series on UHD!

Yup, I can see Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and Game of Thrones is a dead cert IMO.

Patsfan123 · 07-07-2017, 08:35 PM

Black Sails, Outlander, Power, Black List, Superstore, Suits, Chicago Fire are available in 4K streaming as well.

Strangerbyday · 07-07-2017, 08:39 PM

I would kill for The West Wing. Or The Wire.

philochs · 07-07-2017, 08:57 PM

I'm a sitcom junkie. I'd get Seinfeld, Friends, The Dick Van Dyke Show. All of them would be good in native 4k with HDR.

trippledx3 · 07-07-2017, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Patsfan123

Black Sails, Outlander, Power, Black List, Superstore, Suits, Chicago Fire are available in 4K streaming as well.

Black sails is probably the best looking tv series ever, even streaming it in 1080p on netflix looks sharper and more colorful than half my 4k collection on disc. and i am a disc pusher!

Geoff D · 07-07-2017, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

If they have to do some major digital SFX uprezzing, then it may not.

The 1080 master for the Blu-ray had 720p uprezzed effects. 720p all the way to 2160p would look like arse.

Just like Firefly. The SFX were rendered at 480!

I disagree, Freaky. They did the VFX at 720p often for aesthetic reasons, e.g. the ships looked too sharp and detailed when contrasted with the super-grainy live action shots, this was according to Mojo (or was it Doug Drexler? Can't remember). And some of the other VFX looked kinda ropey all along, especially the CG Cylons. An upscale of BSG would preserve both of those aspects of the VFX, it is what it is.

LoSouL · 07-08-2017, 03:45 AM

I'm pretty interested in Netflix originals like Narcos and Daredevil (as well as Okja and Sword of Destiny). The whole Defenders line up is logical if any one of them is being produced.

It should be a pretty easy business decision to reconcile producing a semi-boutique premium product that won't distract 99% of their customers and subs, or stop even a single person from staying subscribed for their regular content consumption... but should add a little prestige, fan fare, and extra revenue possibilities. Very little strategic overlap and conflicts if any at all.

So yeah... to reiterate:

Most Wanted:
Narcos
Daredevil

Also Want:
Jessica Jones
Iron Fist
Luke Cage
Defenders (once it's applicable)

Might as well:
Okja
Sword of Destiny

I'd buy the crap out of True Detective, Ash Vs Evil Dead and Preacher on 4K UHD, but I don't know what the networks have available for those... I'm hopeful, though.

minister_x · 07-08-2017, 07:25 AM

American Gods would be one ready to go in UHD - the UK regular blu has already been announced/is coming later this month, but it's streaming in 4K on Amazon UK. Perhaps when Lionsgate (?) release it (in the run up to S2?) there will be a UHD option. Especially if Westworld does well come November...

08-29-2016, 07:16 AM	#41
Kschreck Power Member Member since:Aug 2014 Trading Score:126	At this point I won't be surprised if we never get any UHD released tv shows since it really seems like the big companies want to kill off the physical format. I noticed Fox isn't releasing many of their shows on Blu-Ray this season and some are not even getting a DVD release. Sucks.

08-29-2016, 05:23 PM	#42
Gumbercules Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Santa Clarita, CA 4K collection:162 Blu-ray collection:1276 DVD collection:421 MA collection:1010 Digital collection:1291 Trading Score:105	I think the first UHD Tv show will be Planet Earth 2

08-30-2016, 02:43 AM	#44
mttmax Active Member Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:56	Don't think any shows without 4K & HDR will be released at this moment.

07-07-2017, 05:38 PM	#45
Wiidesire Active Member Member since:Jan 2016	Westworld will be the first TV show to be released on 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray (release on 09.11.17).

07-07-2017, 06:25 PM	#47
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:852 Blu-ray collection:2331 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	I feel like only the highest tier of TV shows could come out on UHD. Game of Thrones, Westworld... anything else? I guess stuff with a real cult audience maybe, like Doctor Who and Star Trek, but I doubt it.

07-07-2017, 06:27 PM	#49
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	I have high hopes Battlestar Galactica will make the jump to UHD. Then some Star Treks and new stuff.

07-07-2017, 07:35 PM	#51
reanimator Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:2208 Blu-ray collection:3887	BREAKING BAD has 4K masters ready to go -- would absolutely buy that series on UHD!

07-07-2017, 08:35 PM	#54
Patsfan123 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:1262 Blu-ray collection:5582 DVD collection:22 MA collection:3 Digital collection:491 iTunes collection:1493 Prime collection:276 Trading Score:6	Black Sails, Outlander, Power, Black List, Superstore, Suits, Chicago Fire are available in 4K streaming as well.

07-07-2017, 08:39 PM	#55
Strangerbyday Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Ireland 4K collection:628 Blu-ray collection:2518 Trading Score:1	I would kill for The West Wing. Or The Wire.

07-07-2017, 08:57 PM	#56
philochs Senior Member Member since:Feb 2012 Blu-ray reviews:8	I'm a sitcom junkie. I'd get Seinfeld, Friends, The Dick Van Dyke Show. All of them would be good in native 4k with HDR.

07-08-2017, 03:45 AM	#59
LoSouL Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2017 4K collection:526 Blu-ray collection:950 DVD collection:37 Trading Score:82	I'm pretty interested in Netflix originals like Narcos and Daredevil (as well as Okja and Sword of Destiny). The whole Defenders line up is logical if any one of them is being produced. It should be a pretty easy business decision to reconcile producing a semi-boutique premium product that won't distract 99% of their customers and subs, or stop even a single person from staying subscribed for their regular content consumption... but should add a little prestige, fan fare, and extra revenue possibilities. Very little strategic overlap and conflicts if any at all. So yeah... to reiterate: Most Wanted: Narcos Daredevil Also Want: Jessica Jones Iron Fist Luke Cage Defenders (once it's applicable) Might as well: Okja Sword of Destiny I'd buy the crap out of True Detective, Ash Vs Evil Dead and Preacher on 4K UHD, but I don't know what the networks have available for those... I'm hopeful, though.

07-08-2017, 07:25 AM	#60
minister_x Contributor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Dinas Powys, UK 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:666 Trading Score:293	American Gods would be one ready to go in UHD - the UK regular blu has already been announced/is coming later this month, but it's streaming in 4K on Amazon UK. Perhaps when Lionsgate (?) release it (in the run up to S2?) there will be a UHD option. Especially if Westworld does well come November...

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