The Blu-rays maintain the 4:3 "Academy" ratio. Any version that is stretched to 16:9 widescreen is cutting off the top and bottom of the frame, ruining the cinematography.
In addition to the TV series, a separate was released in 2023, featuring Generations , First Contact , Insurrection , and Nemesis in 4K Ultra HD with HDR-10 and Dolby Vision.
The phrase “” promises a shortcut to perfection, but the shortcut leads to legal hazards, technical disappointment, and disrespect for the very restoration team that poured millions into saving TNG for future generations.
Locate the original 35mm film negatives for all 178 episodes.
| Method | Quality | Cost | Extras? | Best for | |--------|---------|------|---------|----------| | | 1080p (remaster) | $5.99/month | No | Binge-watching | | Amazon Prime Video (buy seasons) | 1080p | $19.99/season | No | Owning digital | | Pluto TV (ad-supported) | 720p (remaster) | Free | No | Casual viewing | | Used Blu-ray set | 1080p + extras | $60–$120 | Yes | Collectors | | Library borrow (Blu-ray) | 1080p + extras | Free | Yes | Budget fans |