Blue Planet Collection, The (BD) [Blu-ray]

I saw BP 1 live on old style analog TV when broadcasted in 2001 and it was breathtaking. At the time their film and video were shot, Jacques Cousteau was alive, and after he died his series was still shown in re-runs and was the best there was, until BP, which just blew every documentary about the oceans away. I watched it multiple times on DVD. Unfortunately, on HDTV the source material shows its age, much of it upconverted from SD material they must have on master, and this is written in small print on the rear of the box. I do own the original DVD of BP 1 and the good news is its better on BD than the original DVD. 18 years since, I've seen many of the creatures and oceans shown on BP myself, live, in the oceans, and can attest how difficult it is to drag old style cameras in the water prior to 2008. A GoPro or cheap clone today, can take better video that most of the pro gear taken to water before 2008. BP II extreme clarity clearly shows how obsolete BP 1 is in terms of video technology. Pros disks run quick and easy to navigate, no frills menus make response fast BP 2 on BD is clearer than streaming or via cable material clearer BP 1 on BP than the official DVD release, which I own and compared Cons BP 1 source material is old and dated, but can't minus a star given that's as good as it got back then. It could use a good remastering but I think the BBC would rather refilm the same using better gear than squeeze blood from a stone.

If you enjoy wildlife videos, then you would be insane not to have this in your collection. Easily one of the best documentaries available.

These are wonderful sets and adventures. They capture stories of animals and fish that are amazing and one would never suspect. Gives you a tremendous respect for our planet and it diversity. Also explains how animals have adjusted to survive.

Awesome show. Already owned season one and wanted to see season two. Beautifully filmed and narrated.

This was a Christmas gift for my boyfriend and it was hands down the best present he got. He loves it. We have been watching an episode every Sunday. We are both huge fans of nature documentaries. The fact that is HD means everything looks so clear!

If you have young children or not, this is a great watch. Because it’s nature, there will be sad parts. Sad part’s because we are destroying our planet. Very educational.

I watched the entire thing in a 1-week period and it's mostly good but honestly feels like half the run-time covers polar bears and penguins. Enough polar bears and penguins already!

I bought as a gift.

Excelente colección para quienes nos encanta la vida y ecosistemas marinos. Estuve esperando por 18+ meses que BP II llegara a Latam... Así que esta opción fue la forma de no esperar más! El único comentario es que los DVD siguen regionalizándose (en este caso región 1, afortunadamente tengo un DVD Rec con esa región) y es una limitante... Debería ser multiregion para lograr un mejor alcance.

This series is absolutely wonderful! The DVD is top notch and well packaged.

I liked watching the documentary and seeing what happens in the world's oceans.

What a great DVD. The BBC has done it again. Fabulous Fred Collins, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Bought this for my oldest son as he’s been fascinated with wild life recently. He have both enjoyed the quality and content on the discs. Definitely worth a buy for those that like other BBC programs and sea life.