In Season 3, Jack (John Krasinski) is tipped off that the Sokol Project, a secret plan to restore the Soviet Empire, is being resurrected more than 50 years after it was thought to have been shut down. Jack embarks on a mission to confirm the intelligence, but things quickly go awry. Also starring Wendell Pierce (The Wire), Nina Hoss (The Contractor), Betty Gabriel (Get Out), and Emmy Award Nominee, Michael Kelly (House of Cards). Includes every thrilling episode and exclusive deleted scenes.
For in-depth thoughts on Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Season 3, please see my colleague Tia Fabi’s review from its original streaming release here.
Video Quality
The 4K UHD Blu-Ray of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Season 3 is presented with a 2160p HDR transfer which keeps up the top-notch quality of the series on this superior format. This package does not contain any accompanying Blu-Ray discs, leaving us unable to compare the two formats. What we can easily compare is the physical 4K UHD Blu-Ray presentation to the 4K UHD stream on Prime Video, and the benefits of a physical disc are clearly noticeable when it comes to stability in compression and detail in shadows. The previous seasons had moments that struggled with compression artifacts, but this does not appear to be an issue this time around.
This transfer thrives when it comes to depth, clarity, and stability within the frame. The range of locales visited this season is memorable as they deliver texture that makes you feel more present in the space of the series. The discs bring out a world of texture from the production design, environments and costumes. Fans of the series will admit it is not dazzling in a candy-color way, but those who appreciate getting the deepest nuances out of their display are in for a treat. The HDR opens up the visual possibilities in really spectacular ways. Black levels are practically perfect, staying deep and inky with great detail. Highlights are firm with no moments of blooming on our radar. We are grateful that Paramount continues to treat this property to a 4K UHD presentation.
Audio Quality
This 4K UHD Blu-Ray comes with a fantastic Dolby Atmos presentation that rectifies the misstep of the 4K UHD releases for the last two seasons that reverted to a DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio experience. While they were still powerful for what they were, we are glad Paramount got the memo that this series deserved the best audio presentation possible (especially since the Blu-Ray releases had superior audio). This full-force experience impresses sonically on a consistent basis from episode to episode. The scenes of important dialogue come through clearly in the front channel without being overshadowed by any sound effects or score.
The series continues to escalate in its third outing with an array of action-packed moments in each episode that bring excitement to the track. The track has a fantastic sense of directionality with sounds always flowing from the appropriate point in the room. One of the fun benefits of an Atmos track is the addition of height channels with aid in fleshing out this world into a fully three-dimensional space. The low end also digs deep with quite a bit of wall-shaking when necessary. The score provides the correct atmosphere for this experience, filling the speakers well. This is the type of show where you want A+ audio, and Paramount got it right this time. There are English and English SDH subtitles provided.
Special Features
- Deleted Scenes: An array of scenes totaling are provided here in their finished form in high definition. Most of these scenes are little throwaway moments, but they are worth checking out for fans.
Final Thoughts
The third season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan feels a bit more reminiscent of the debut installment with its focus on more character-driven activity early on, but it falls back into its familiar action tropes the more you get into it. We do sometimes wish the titular character exhibited some more of the traits that made him stand out in the Clancy source material, but this series delivers some thrilling action set pieces that you would rather not lose. In lieu of delivering something distinct, this journey delivers competency – and for those who want to zone out to thrilling intelligence antics that will be enough. Paramount Home Entertainment has provided a terrific A/V presentation for the 4K UHD Blu-Ray along with a brief assortment of deleted scenes to make things a bit more special. Fans of the series will not be disappointed. Recommended
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Season 3 can be purchased on 4K UHD Blu-Ray directly through MovieZyng or various other online retailers.
Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the 4K UHD Blu-Ray.
Disclaimer: Paramount Home Entertainment has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
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