Lower Decks Final Season on Blu-ray: Unhinged Commentaries, Minimal Extras

If you're anything like me, you've been eagerly awaiting the final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks to drop on Blu-ray, and the complete series steelbook to hit the shelves. Well, the wait is over, and I’ve had some time to dive into both sets. Let’s break down what’s worth your latinum—and what’s not.

First off, let’s talk about the final season Blu-ray. If you’ve picked up any of the recent Star Trek releases, you know the drill by now—barebones as all hell. Unfortunately, the Lower Decks final season Blu-ray follows that trend. Don’t expect an expansive set of bonus features here. Aside from the “Lower Decktionary” feature, that’s pretty much it—unless you count the commentaries. But that’s the thing: while some folks might shrug off commentary tracks as filler content, for me, they’re absolute gold.

And honestly? The Lower Decks commentaries are just as unhinged and chaotic as the show itself. They’re easily one of my favorite parts of these releases. There’s just something about hearing the cast and crew lose it over their own ridiculous plot points and Easter eggs that never gets old. This time around, we’re treated to commentaries on episodes one, three, seven, eight, and the finale of season five. That’s more than I was expecting, especially given how sparse some of the other recent Trek releases have been (cough Discovery final season cough). I found myself laughing right along with them, and it’s genuinely one of the best ways to relive the season.

However, if you were hoping for anything more substantial—deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, gag reels—you’re out of luck. There’s nothing here that’ll blow you away or elevate the set to “must-have” status beyond just being a completionist. It’s a fine set, but the lack of effort put into extras still stings.

Now onto the complete series steelbook. First off, this thing looks beautiful on the shelf. It’s slick, shiny, and exactly the kind of aesthetic you’d want for a collector’s edition. That said, don’t go looking for anything new here. This is literally just the previous Blu-rays bundled together in a shiny new package. No new content, no upgraded features—just a way to own the entire series in one collectible set. Frankly, the steelbook treatment would’ve been a lot more exciting if every season had gotten one, but since they didn’t, this does feel like a bit of a catch-up move.

At the end of the day, whether you pick these up or not really depends on what kind of collector you are. If you’re a hardcore fan or just love having physical media, the steelbook is a no-brainer. And if you’re all about the commentaries like I am, the final season Blu-ray does deliver in that one respect. Just don’t go in expecting a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes goodness. It’s a solid, serviceable release—but nothing that’s going to knock your socks off.

So there you have it. A fine set, but just like most Trek home media these days, nothing out of the ordinary. Hopefully, future releases will get a little more love, but for now, I’ll take what I can get. At least I’ve got my chaotic Lower Decks commentaries to keep me entertained.