The limited edition individually numbered 54-Disc Blu-ray collection features one of a kind packaging that houses every series and film featuring Jean-Luc Picard. Along with over 35 hours of special features, films and series include “Star Trek: The Next Generation – Seasons 1-7,” “Star Trek: Picard – Seasons 1-3,” Star Trek: Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Nemesis, and Star Trek: Insurrection. This limited set also includes an exclusive edition of The Wisdom of Picard featuring brand new artwork and quotes, along with a one-of-a-kind deck of playing cards, a magnet sheet featuring all of Captain Picard’s badges and four custom Chateau Picard drink coasters.
For previous thoughts on the Star Trek: The Next Generation movie collection, please check out my review here.
For previous thoughts on Star Trek: Picard, please check out my reviews of Season One, Season Two, and Season Three.
For thoughts on The Picard Legacy Collection, please check out my unboxing on The Video Attic:
Video Quality
For an overview of the video quality of the four Star Trek: The Next Generation movies, please follow the link at the top of this review. The most recent Star Trek: Picard assessment is provided below.
Star Trek: Picard – The Complete Third Season arrives on Blu-Ray with a terrific AVC encoded 1080p transfer in its original aspect ratio. The varied color palette renders faithfully with some delightful instances of spectacular hues popping off the screen. This season finds us spending a lot more time on shadowy ships, and thankfully the black levels are deep and allow for a strong amount of detail in the darkness. There are a few instances of banding and compression artifacts detectable at points throughout the transfer, but it is not a pervasive issue. Skin tones appear very detailed and natural across the entire cast
The crisp and gorgeous cinematography provides the show with a cinematic quality that is a marvel on a technical level. The money spent on this small screen effort is on impressive display with its detailed production design and textured costumes. The special effects conjured throughout are first-rate and perfectly rendered here. So many scenes provide a level of detail that will blow you away, as all of the discrete details in the makeup effects are finely observed. The Blu-Ray is quite fetching as it brings a carefully crafted series to life in a gorgeous manner. CBS Home Entertainment continues to treat this franchise well, but we do hope it can receive a 4K UHD Blu-Ray in the future.
Audio Quality
For an overview of the audio quality of the four Star Trek: The Next Generation movies, please follow the link at the top of this review. The most recent Star Trek: Picard assessment is provided below.
This Blu-Ray comes with a perfectly executed DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio track that conjures a truly enveloping world. Dialogue emanates clearly without being overshadowed by the grandiose score or any sound effects. This season seems to have a bit more action than the previous one, and these kinetic moments are given a notable weight in the mix as it digs deep in the low end. The environmental dynamics of this track never fail to impress with pinpoint accuracy and thrilling panning techniques are used to great effect. Ambient sounds are carefully placed in the rear channels. The series music from Jeff Russo saturates the track with a flawless fidelity. It always perfectly sets the tone for the story which is very inviting. The audio presentation here is in top form.
Special Features
For an overview of the special features of the four Star Trek: The Next Generation movies and Star Trek: Picard, please follow the link at the top of this review. The contents of the complete series of Star Trek: The Next Generation are provided below.
Season One
- Energized! Taking The Next Generation To The Next Level (23:46)
- Episodic Promos
- Introduction To The Series (2:45)
- Stardate Revisited – The Origin of Star Trek: The Next Generation
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- Part One: Inception (28:09)
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- Part Two: The Launch (32:13)
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- Part Three: The Continuing Mission (32:43)
- Gag Reel (8:10)
- The Beginning (18:01)
- Selected Crew Analysis (15:18)
- The Making of a Legend (15:27)
- Memorable Missions (17:04)
Season Two
- Audio Commentaries
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- The Measure of a Man
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- Q Who?
- The Measure Of A Man Extended Version (57:35)
- The Measure Of A Man Hybrid Version (55:50)
- Energized! Season Two Tech Updates (7:56)
- Episodic Promos
- Deleted Scenes
- 1988 Reading Rainbow Segment with LeVar Burton (17:03)
- 2012 Reading Rainbow iTunes Promo (1:36)
- Reunification: 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation (1:01:53)
- Make It So – Continuing Star Trek: The Next Generation
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- Part One: Strange New Worlds (39:28)
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- Part Two: New Life and New Civilizations (42:01)
- Gag Reel (10:30)
- Archival Mission Log
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- Departmental Briefing Year Two: Production (17:32)
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- Inside Starfleet Archives: Penny Juday – Star Trek Coordinator (17:33)
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- Selected Crew Analysis Year Two (13:46)
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- Departmental Analysis Year Two: Memorable Missions (16:33)
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- Mission Overview Year Two (14:43)
Season Three
- Audio Commentaries
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- The Bonding
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- Yesterday’s Enterprise (x2)
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- The Offspring
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- Sins of the Father
- Star Trek: The Next Generation – Inside The Writer’s Room (1:10:52)
- Episodic Promos
- “The Most Toys” In Memoriam: David Rappaport (5:07)
- A Tribute To Michael Piller (13:50)
- Resistance Is Futile – Assimilating Star Trek: The Next Generation
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- Part One: Biological Distinctiveness (30:02)
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- Part Two: Technological Distinctiveness (29:54)
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- Part Three: The Collective (30:04)
- Gag Reel (8:37)
- Archival Mission Log
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- Mission Overview Year Three (17:41)
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- Selected Crew Analysis Year Three (13:51)
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- Departmental Briefing Year Three: Memorable Missions (13:25)
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- Departmental Briefing Year Three: Production (20:04)
Season Four
- Audio Commentaries
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- Brothers
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- Reunion
- In Conversation with the Star Trek Art Department (1:07:29)
- Episodic Promos
- Deleted Scenes
- Relativity – The Family Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
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- Part One: Homecoming (29:05)
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- Part Two: Posterity (27:45)
- Gag Reel (3:34)
- Archival Mission Log
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- Mission Overview Year Four (16:41)
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- Selected Crew Analysis Year Four (17:04)
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- Departmental Briefing Year Four: Production (16:46)
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- New Life and New Civilizations (13:45)
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- Chronicles From The Final Frontier (18:12)
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- Select Historical Data (10:25)
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- Inside the Star Trek Archives (11:14)
Season Five
- Audio Commentaries
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- Cause and Effect
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- The First Duty
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- I, Borg
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- Inner Light
- In Conversation: The Music of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1:14:21)
- Episodic Promos
- Deleted Scenes
- Requiem – A Remembrance of Star Trek: The Next Generation
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- Part One: The Needs of the Many (29:58)
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- Part Two: The Needs of the Few (28:59)
- Gag Reel (7:33)
- Archival Mission Log
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- Mission Overview Year Five (17:54)
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- Departmental Briefing Year Five: Production (15:17)
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- Departmental Briefing Year Five: Visual Effects (17:47)
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- Memorable Missions (18:03)
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- A Tribute To Gene Roddenberry (28:23)
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- Intergalactic Guest Stars (15:50)
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- Alien Speak (12:49)
Season Six
- Audio Commentaries
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- Relics
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- Tapestry
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- Frame Of Mind
- Episodic Promos
- Deleted Scenes
- Beyond The Five Year Mission – The Evolution of Star Trek: The Next Generation
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- Part One: The Lithosphere (24:52)
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- Part Two: The Biosphere (29:32)
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- Part Three: The Noosphere (29:59)
- Gag Reel (5:21)
- Archival Mission Log
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- Mission Overview Year Six (17:55)
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- Departmental Briefing Year Six: Production (15:33)
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- Bold New Directions (17:57)
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- Departmental Briefing Profile: Dan Curry (19:56)
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- Special Crew Profile: Lt. Cmdr. Data (19:00)
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- Selected Historical Data (18:14)
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- Inside Starfleet Archives: Sets & Props (13:10)
Season Seven
- Audio Commentaries
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- Parallels
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- Lower Decks
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- Preemptive Strike
- In Conversation: Lensing Star Trek: The Next Generation (42:13)
- Closed Set: A Tour of the Real Enterprise (11:23)
- Journey’s End: The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation (45:23)
- Episodic Promos
- Deleted Scenes
- The Sky’s The Limit – The Eclipse of Star Trek: The Next Generation
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- Part One: Umbra (29:43)
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- Part Two: Penumbra (28:44)
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- Part Three: Antumbra (30:13)
- Gag Reel (4:53)
- Archival Mission Log
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- Mission Overview Year Seven (14:47)
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- Departmental Briefing Year Seven: Production (15:46)
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- A Captain’s Tribute (16:31)
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- Starfleet Moments and Mysteries (30:02)
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- Special Profiles (15:18)
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- Selected Historical Data (18:14)
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- Inside Starfleet Archives: Dressing The Future (10:27)
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- The Making of All Good Things… (17:44)
Final Thoughts
The Picard Legacy Collection brings together the legendary journey of one of the most beloved characters in the long-running franchise. From his first appearance on The Next Generation to his tentative farewell in his titular spinoff series, Patrick Stewart has brought real gravitas to this character that fans have enjoyed spending time with for decades. This is one of the greatest sci-fi stories of all time. CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount have released a new limited edition Blu-Ray set featuring all of the movies and series featuring the character with a great A/V presentation and a staggering assortment of special features. This set comes in some gorgeous packaging with some goodies that fans will appreciate. If you have yet to pick up any of these releases, this is the premium way to get everything at once. Highly Recommended
The Picard Legacy Collection is currently available to purchase on Blu-Ray.
Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.
Disclaimer: CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment have supplied a copy of this set free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
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