Grown-Ups Got Plenty Of TV To Enjoy In 2020

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Families nationwide got a lot of worthwhile ways to spend time together during the COVID-19 pandemic this year, thanks to all of the new DVDs, Blu-rays and box sets.  Of course while families got plenty to watch together, grown-ups also needed something of their own to enjoy.  Thankfully this year produced just as much for grown-ups to enjoy as children.  That is why Phil’s Picks is taking a look at what were among the best of this year’s new DVD and Blu-ray box sets for grown-ups.  This year saw a bunch of new content from Warner Brothers and DC, some better than others (E.g. the new Swamp Thing reboot and new seasons of Black LightningBlack Lightning proved better this year than Swamp Thing, but the latter still proved worth watching at least once.  Itv and PBS presented a rather intriguing new season of itv’s crime drama Endeavour.  The season was okay but left something to be wanted.  The short-lived deep comedy The Good Place finally met its end this year and also received its only full-series release on Blu-ray thanks to the folks at Shout! Factory.  In an even more surprising move, ABC’s hit comedy Modern Family got a full series release this month exclusively through Target.  While not inexpensive, it is a presentation that devotees will appreciate.  It is just one more entry in Phil’s Picks 2020 Top 10 New DVD & Blu-ray Box Sets For Grown-ups category. 

As with every other list from Phil’s Picks, this list features the Top 10 titles in the category along with five honorable mentions for a total of 15 titles.  Without further ado, here is Phil’s Picks 2020 Top 10 new DVD & Blu-ray Box Sets for Grown-Ups.

PHIL’S PICKS 2020 TOP 10 NEW DVD & BLU-RAY BOX SETS FOR GROWN-UPS

  1. Endeavour: Season Seven
  2. The Good Place: The Complete Series
  3. Modern Family: The Complete Series
  4. Doctor Who: Season 12
  5. The Expanse: Season 4
  6. Black Lightning: The Complete Second Season
  7. Black Lightning: The Complete Third Season
  8. Stargirl: The Complete First Season
  9. Mission: Impossible: The Complete Series
  10. Gunsmoke: The Complete Series 65th Anniversary Set
  11. Gunsmoke: The Movies
  12. Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Season 1
  13. Swamp Thing: The Complete Series
  14. Star Trek Picard: Season 1
  15. The Twilight Zone: Season 1

One more list is up to finish up this year’s lists.  That list is the year’s top new re-issues.  Stay tuned for that.

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‘Doctor Who: Season 12’ Available Now On DVD, BD

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The wait is over for the home release of Doctor WhoSeason 12.

The 12th season of the long-running science fiction series is available now on Blu-ray and DVD.  Season 12 is the second for star Jodie Whittaker, who plays the 13th doctor.Joining her on her travels are Ryan Sinclair (Tosin Cole), Yasmin “Yaz” Khan (Mandip Gill) and Graham O’Brien (Bradley Walsh).

Also making appearances this season are stars, such as Stephen Fry (The Hitchhicker’s Guide to the GalaxyA Bit of Fry and Laurie), Sir Lenny Henry CBE (BroadchurchHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban), Goran Višnjić (ER, Timeless), Sacha Dhawan (Marvel’s Iron Fist, An Adventure in Space and Time), and Robert Glenister (Paranoid, Law and Order: UK).

Season 12 proves to be a pivotal turning point in the legacy of Doctor Who, as it brought everything in the franchise’s history full circle in its finale.

Along with all of its episodes full of action, humor and heart, Season 12 also comes with a handful of bonuses for audiences.  The home release of the franchise’s 12th season features three feature-length audio commentaries, 10 behind-the-scenes featurettes ad a preview of Season 12 for audiences to watch ahead of taking in this season.

Doctor WhoSeason 12 will retail for MSRP of $59.99 (DVD) and $64.99 (Blu-ray).

More information on the 12th season of Doctor Who is available along with all of the series’ latest news at:

 

Website: http://www.doctorwho.tv

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DoctorWho

Twitter: http://twitter.com/DoctorWho_BBCA

 

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