In the final season, Jack (4x Emmy Award nominee John Krasinski) is promoted to CIA Acting Deputy Director and finds himself on his most dangerous mission yet. Follow him as he discovers the convergence of a drug cartel with a terrorist organization, revealing a conspiracy much closer to home. Also starring Wendell Pierce, Emmy Award nominee Michael Kelly, Abbie Cornish, Betty Gabriel, and Michael Pena. This 2-disc 4K UHD set includes every thrilling episode along with exclusive deleted scenes.
For thoughts on Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Season 1, please see our 4K UHD Blu-Ray review here.
For thoughts on Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Season 2, please see our 4K UHD Blu-Ray review here.
For thoughts on Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Season 3, please see our 4K UHD Blu-Ray review here.
For in-depth thoughts on Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Season 4, 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 4 is presented with a 2160p Dolby Vision/HDR transfer which maintains a consistent level of impeccable quality with this superior format. The season is given two 4K UHD Blu-Ray discs and 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 easily noticeable when it comes to stability in compression and detail in shadows. While earlier seasons had moments that struggled slightly with compression artifacts, this does not seem to impact the final season.
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 Dolby Vision 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 provided the series with 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 first 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 the back half 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 which 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 four minutes are provided here in their finished form in Dolby Vision. Most of these scenes are little throwaway moments, but they are worth checking out for fans.
Final Thoughts
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan sometimes struggled to find the balance between character-driven storytelling and action-packed sequences, but the series entertained more than it didn’t. We 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. The final season doesn’t exactly send the series out on a high note, but it does enough to keep you watching. Paramount Home Entertainment has provided a strong A/V presentation for the 4K UHD Blu-Ray set along with some special features to make things a bit more special.
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Season 4 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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