Black Sails: The Complete Collection [Blu-ray]

My absolute favourite show ever made. Such gripping drama and amazing characters. Constantly getting better and better.I always knew I'd wait for the show to be finished before buying a complete boxset when it came. I have purchased the steelbook edition and it looks incredible.However I had a few qualms about the packaging. The plastic sleeve is very thin and flimsy and doesn't seem tight enough. When I pick up the box, the 2 steelcases slide out of the bottom of the sleeve far too easily. I have to grip really hard to insure they don't fall.Also, (and I don't know if this is just mine) but there seems to be a thin extra plastic film around the sleeve which is already peeling and making it look tatty. I don't know if this is safe to just peel the whole thing off since I don't know if this is what the design is printed on, if so, the design would be peeled off with it. (SEE 1st and 2nd pictures for evidence of this. Let me know what you think)Another small issue is with the way the discs have been stacked on each side, (particularly a problem with season 2 since there are 4 discs on 1 popper, causing the top one to fall out when the case is opened). However this isn't a big problem, just a little annoyance.And I am a tiny bit disappointed that a limited edition boxset doesn't come with anything else. No booklets or a little poster or anything. Bit of a shame but not really an issue.>> NOTE: I WILL UPDATE THIS REVIEW TALKING ABOUT THE BONUS FEATURES ONCE I HAVE FINISHED WATCHING THEM ALL <<

This set is beautifully packaged, and the series is top notch entertainment. Don't allow yourself to be scared away by the "Produced by Michael Bay" tagline. The series is thrilling from start to (that point mid-season 3 where I currently am).However, I'm deducting one star from the score due to a lack of 7.1 surround (like there is on the American Blu-rays) and due to the lack of English subtitles. On the other hand, this set sports a beautiful picture, and the 5.1 DTS HD MA soundtrack is proficient enough. A great buy if you own none of the series.

Removing a star due to lack of subtitles, but the show was thoroughly enjoyable, each season building on the other. Steel boxset is well presented.

The show is great and very exciting and gets better as the story unfolds with each series with high production values both on sea and land you can't go wrong. But as others have mentioned this boxset lets it down. The main problem is the stacking of 3 or 4 discs on one peg. On the plus side though, the metal cases look quite stylish. Also lack of subtitles is a shame.

The packaging is awesome, there is a plastic sleeve holding both steelbooks together with information on it or you can take them out and put them together which then forms a lovely artwork from both sides. One thing i didn't like is how the blu rays are crammped up together. Doesn't affect 5 stars imo.

Good transgressive fun. Enjoy

Ordered this set as price was almost same as season three on its own. Have already seen seasons 1 & 2 so looking forward to the end of the story

Makes you love the Pirates and hate the Establishment