SEASON 6 of the pioneering series THE UNIVERSE takes viewers further than ever, to the extreme edges of our solar system where chaos and catastrophe bring epic drama to the planets – including some of the most horrifying days on Earth. Through stunning CGI, witness the birth pangs of the solar system, shocked into existence by a nearby supernova, and enduring over 700 million years of brutal bombardment by deadly asteroids; colossal cataclysms that shaped the planets and transformed their climates forever; and startling new scientific discoveries revealing a hellish history of continuous devastation on Earth. And travel to the system’s very fringes to explore the possibility that the Sun has an evil twin, a monstrous star known as Nemesis suspected of causing every mass extinction in Earth’s history. In signature cutting-edge style, THE UNIVERSE features astounding NASA footage and the opinions of leading astrophysicists to probe even more deeply into the billion-years-old story of the world beyond Earth.
DISC ONE Catastrophes that Changed the Planets / Nemesis: The Sun’s Evil Twin / How the Solar System Was Made / Crash Landing on Mars
DISC TWO Worst Days on Planet Earth / God and the Universe / UFO The Real Deal / How Big, How Far, How Fast
DISC THREE Our Place in the Milky Way / Alien Sounds / Deep Freeze
DISC FOUR Microscopic Universe / Ride the Comet / When Space Changed History
The Universe: The Complete Season 6 arrives on Blu-ray with a 1080p transfer in the original aspect ratio of 1.78:1. A remarkably crisp transfer with beautiful color saturation. Blacks were inky and deep that made me feel as though I was in the outer reaches of space. Interviews with scientists and theorists exhibit some nice fine details in clothing and faces. Another superb presentation of the series. 9.5/10
Audio is provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track. Taking place mostly in the confines of space this track performs well with a constant but never overbearing amount of panning and space effects. They are complemented by strong bass performance. The talking head interviews and narration are always crisp and clear. Another excellent presentation. 8/10