The DTS-HD MA 5.1 track is a clear upgrade over broadcast stereo. The soundstage effectively separates:
Loud action sequences (e.g., explosions or shootouts from the “Red John” arc) occasionally sound compressed, but this mirrors the original mix.
| Medium | Resolution | Bitrate | Extras | Portability | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Blu-ray Complete Series | 1080p | High (25–30 Mbps) | DVD extras + 1 new | Low | | Streaming (Max, Prime) | 1080p | Low (5–10 Mbps) | None | High | | DVD Box Set | 480i | Very Low | Same as Blu-ray (minus S7) | Medium |
Verdict: The Blu-ray is superior visually/aurally, but streaming offers convenience. For collectors, the physical set is definitive. The Mentalist Complete Series Blu-ray
Despite its strengths, the set has flaws:
The Mentalist, which aired on CBS from 2008 to 2015, remains a benchmark for the "howdunit" subgenre of police procedurals. This paper examines the technical and supplemental merits of The Mentalist: The Complete Series Blu-ray box set. It analyzes the video/audio quality, the value of the included special features, and the physical presentation of the set, concluding that while the Blu-ray transfer represents a significant upgrade over standard definition broadcasts, the lack of newer retrospective content and inconsistent bonus features across seasons leave room for a potential future re-release.
The Blu-ray set ports all previously released DVD extras but adds minimal new content. The breakdown by season: The DTS-HD MA 5
| Season | Key Features | | :--- | :--- | | 1 | Deleted scenes, gag reel, “Evidence of a Hit” featurette | | 2–4 | Commentary on selected episodes (e.g., “Red Box” with Simon Baker and creator Bruno Heller) | | 5–6 | “The Mentalist Files” (pop-up trivia track) – digital only, not on Blu-ray menu | | 7 | “A Final Shot” – 10-minute retrospective (the only original bonus for this set) |
Notable omissions:
Title: The Mentalist: The Complete Series [Blu-ray] | 151 Episodes | 6 Seasons | Digital Copy (Optional) Loud action sequences (e
Product Highlights:
Full Description: Watch every clue, every con, and every psychic trick in stunning high definition. The Mentalist: The Complete Series follows former psychic medium Patrick Jane (Simon Baker), who now uses his razor-sharp powers of observation to help the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) solve murders—while obsessively hunting the serial killer Red John, who destroyed his family.
This 24-disc Blu-ray collection includes all 151 episodes from Season 1 through Season 6, plus the final Season 7 (The Final Chapter). Experience the cat-and-mouse game like never before with superior video transfer, deeper contrast, and 5.1 surround sound that puts you inside the CBI office.
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For a show that relies heavily on subtle glances, body language, and atmospheric lighting, the Blu-ray transfer is essential.