SEAL Team Season 5 DVD review

Sep 07, 2022- Permalink

SEAL Team Season 5 has just been released by Paramount on DVD. Though ratings have declined since the show premiered in 2017, it has a loyal group of fans. Season 5 saw a big change for the series as it moved from CBS to the Paramount+ streaming service after the first four episodes. The move off of broadcast does give the writers less restrictions. If you’re new to the series, the show follows Bravo Team, a unit within the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group, as they conduct dangerous missions around the globe. The series is led by David Boreanaz and also stars Max Thieriot, Jessica Paré, Neil Brown Jr., A. J. Buckley, and Toni Trucks.

I’ve said this before with TV series and I’ll say it again, since it’s a frequently asked questions. Market forces dictate that most series, except for a select few with avid collecting fanbases, will find that their home entertainment releases will still be on DVD instead of Blu-ray. Though it’s not HD, the 16:9 presentation of this series is still very good, with colours and detail at the top end of the DVD format’s capabilities.

On the audio side, the set comes with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack and English SDH subtitles. Though a lot of the mix is front-heavy, the surrounds do get a bit of a workout when the military action is happening. Dialogue is clear, centred and well-prioritized.

The 4-disc set does have some special features. They include some deleted scenes, a gag reel and four featurettes that look at the making of the season with cast and producers, a look at the show’s production design, a bit with star David Boreanaz talking about directing some episodes, and a look at the personal props of each team member.

If you’re a fan of the series and want to have a physical copy, then you’ll want to pick up SEAL Team Season 5 on DVD.