The Good Place: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]

The Good Place was a comedy that aired over the course of four seasons on NBC. It was a show about the afterlife that managed to avoid religion or much religious discussion. The premise is that during your time on earth you earn or lose points through your actions and that depending on your point total at death you end up in The Good Place, or The Bad Place. The series stars Kristen Bell as Eleanor Shellstrop, a person that was basically a horrible human being and ended up in The Good Place because of a clerical error, and Ted Danson as Michael, the architect of the neighborhood that Elanor lives in during the afterlife. The rest of the main cast is made up of newcomers and/or unknown actors and actresses, D'Arcy Carden as the afterlife version of Alexa or Siri, named Janet, William Jackson Harper as Chidi, a recently deceased professor of ethics and moral philosophy, Jameela Jamil as Tahani, a rich British socialite, and Manny Jacinto, who plays Jianyu, a monk who has taken a vow of silence. There are a lot of twists and turns throughout the course of the series, and not everything, and everyone, are as they seem. I will not go into too much detail to keep from spoiling anything, but the show (and the characters) go through a ton of change and development over the course of the series. But, the main themes narrow down to that of what it means to be family and friends, soulmates, what makes a good person good, and a bad person bad, and can a person improve themselves to be better. And of course, a take on what happens after we die. The show was created by Michael Schur, who was a writer (and played Dwight's cousin Mose) on The Office, as well as an executive producer of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Parks And Recreation. While this show is totally different from any of those, you do get some cameo appearances by some of the actors from those shows (Adam Scott, for example), as well as some SNL alums (like Mya Rudolph). The series was relatively short, 13 episodes per season, and just 4 seasons. It is mostly a comedy, with some elements of drama mixed in. The series finale was one of the best I have seen for any show, and I believe, found a way to perfectly end the series and give a great sendoff for all the characters. The finale was the one episode of the series with almost no comedy in it but was really an hour-long, very sad, goodbye to both the fans of the show, as well as the characters and the actors who played them. The series comes on 9 BluRay discs. Each season has two discs just containing the 13 episodes spread across the two discs, and then there is a 9th disc with just the bonus material. It is most of the extras that were included in the individual season set DVD releases like the gag-reels and the fx reels and included a 50-minute long portion of the 2019 comic-con panel, and the after-show that ran on NBC after the series finale. Apparently, the extended episodes that are included are not the same as those that can be streamed on the NBC website or that were included in the UK Blu-Ray releases, nor were there the episodes (which sound like web-shorts) that bridged seasons three and four. So, while what was included was good, it is not complete. Overall, the series itself was fantastic. The show was well served by having a shorter run of episodes per season, and the series ended before it got stale and repetitive. As I said above, it managed to steer clear of any real discussion of religion and never endorsed or took shots at any particular religion. The acting and writing were top-notch. I think a special shout out has to go out to D'Arcy Carden who not only had to play different versions of her own character but in one season-three episode had to play most of the other characters on the show as well. I would describe the show as PG-13 plus, as there were definitely sex and drug references, although the show did cleverly find a way to get around swearing. Although, the gag reels had a ton of swearing in them. While I cannot guarantee that everyone will love the show, if you are looking for a good comedy to check out, this one is definitely worth it. And, while getting this Blu-Ray set does require a lot of people to double-dip who likely bought the individual season sets on DVD for seasons 1-3, and the extras are not as good as they should have been, I believe it is still worth picking up on Blu-Ray.

The Good Place is a rare gem of a show that manages to be both hilarious and profound at the same time. This complete series collection on Blu-ray is a must-have for fans of the show, as well as anyone who appreciates smart, thought-provoking comedy. The show follows the afterlife journey of Eleanor Shellstrop, a woman who finds herself in the "Good Place" after her death, despite having led a less-than-moral life. The show's exploration of moral philosophy and ethical dilemmas is both engaging and enlightening, and it manages to tackle heavy topics with humor and heart. The ensemble cast of The Good Place is absolutely fantastic, with each character bringing their own unique quirks and personalities to the table. Kristen Bell shines as Eleanor, bringing both wit and vulnerability to the character. Ted Danson is also a standout as Michael, the "architect" of the Good Place who is constantly evolving and learning alongside the humans. The writing in The Good Place is sharp and witty, with jokes that will leave you laughing out loud and philosophical musings that will leave you reflecting on your own life and actions. The show's use of flashbacks and plot twists keeps the audience engaged and guessing, while also allowing for deeper exploration of the characters' backstories and motivations. The Blu-ray collection of The Good Place is well-done, with excellent picture and sound quality. The bonus features include deleted scenes, bloopers, and behind-the-scenes content that give fans a deeper look into the making of the show. Overall, The Good Place is a show that will leave you laughing, crying, and thinking. It's a philosophical journey that will make you question your own beliefs and actions, all while being thoroughly entertained. So, find your own "Good Place" and add this complete series collection to your Blu-ray collection - you won't regret it!

Picture & sound quality are absolutely top notch in this complete series collection now out on Blu-ray. The Good Place is one of the funniest and most cleverly written sitcoms ever produced on American TV. It's won a Peabody Award, three Hugo Awards, been nominated for fourteen Emmy Awards (including Outstanding Comedy Series), has been placed on The Guardian's list of 100 best TV shows of the century, and the final season has even received a spectacular 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes! This fantasy comedy series takes place in an imaginary afterlife in which a truly reprehensible human being is apparently mistakenly sent to a place so exclusive that even Mother Theresa couldn't get in--a place set aside for only the very, very best of humanity. Can a totally self centered & utterly immoral person pass herself off as a good human being? Can such a terrible person actually BECOME a good human being? And what ultimate criteria should be used to judge them by? This is a sitcom that asks such weighty questions and, in the process, examines human nature, ethics, philosophy and so many questions about morality the way The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy skewered politics, history, sociology and scientific speculation--very cleverly, and for the sake of incredibly hilarious fun. It proves once and for all that making you think and being very, very funny CAN actually be the same thing! The cast is superb (this is Ted Dansen's best role since Cheers, and Christine Bell and the rest of the cast are just as phenomenally excellent), the writing is utterly without compare and the unexpectedly twisting, turning and endlessly surprising plot keeps you guessing how it will all turn out right up until the extremely satisfying conclusion of this wonderfully funny series (it boasts one of the best final episodes ever!) Not many shows are this incredibly funny. Not many are this smartly written. To come across a show that is both is like finding a diamond on your doorstep. The Good Place is one such unbelievably rare gem. If you love well written, thought provoking and gut-bustingly funny, laugh-out-loud comedy, this show is not to be missed! Watch The Good Place and join the millions of fans who've already fallen in love with the most hilariously clever TV show to come along in years. Don't miss out on all the fun. This Blu-ray complete series set contains every single episode of the show (including extended versions) and boasts excellent picture and sound quality. The only thing it's missing is "The Selection", the web series that falls right between seasons three and four. It was absolutely hilarious and really should have been included in the special features of this set. Even taking that one small omission into account, this is a really great buy. I have to thank Shout Factory! for releasing The Good Place on bluray for all of us to enjoy. The DVD version, although just as funny, did not do the spectacular special effects and visual aspects of this show justice. This excellent Blu-ray set couldn't come more highly recommended!

True to purchase quality show. Lots of fun. Great cast!

Came in great condition, quality of the video is also great! Has all the seasons and episodes, and even includes deleted scenes I've never seen before which is fun! Obviously the show itself is wonderful as well.

Here is all you need to know... a cast including comedy giant Ted Danson and a perfect Kristen Bell, and a large dose of moral philosophy with the largest 'spoonful of sugar' you'll ever see. One would think this show couldn't get on the air, certainly not on network, yet it was four years of the most intelligent and conversation provoking entertainment I've ever seen. I watch episodes regularly, finally taking them off my TiVo! The season two episode (10) where the main characters discuss moral particularism, the theories of Jonathan Dancy, may be both the smartest and funniest conversation ever shown on a network! And the shocking reveal of the first seasons' last episode is still classically funny, and brilliantly acted. Combine the intelligence with great casting and terrific writing, not to mention hundreds of cultural easter eggs, and you will find that you can watch episodes over and over again to find new thoughts! Hence, great to own on Blu-Ray! And best of all, the show ended with a deep and thoughtful musing on the real meaning of what we, as people, actually owe to each other. So you get to learn, and you get to laugh, and what can be better than that? For me and my wife, this was one of the five greatest programs in TV history. Highly recommended!

Packaging not the best. The disks do not stay put, otherwise highly recommend.

Show is great discs are nice I love the bonus features but beware there's no subtitles options

Region locked!!! Not a problem, I just didn’t realise until it arrived

The collector's edition is Region A and won't work in Europe, it should be noted in the description

Came in in mint condition, which is not always the case. Great set, great show.

Despite the indifferent approach to putting this set together, the series is still absolutely worth every cent. Michael Schur's examination of ethics in a comedy setting is brilliant. Complete series??? - it should have included all the extended episodes, not just some. Although there is a whole disc of extras, I thought the podcasts were far better value. There is a 50 minute podcast for each and every episode that over the course of the series involves the main actors and many of the creative people behind the scenes.

Just a warning to all European customers out there who think about buying this BluRay Set: The version that was sent to me is Region A, which means, unless your BluRay Player is regionfree or imported from the US, it won't play. Other than that, the show itself is absolutely brilliant, if it wasn't for the issue regarding the region, I would rate it 5 Stars.