| Option | Quality | Notes | |--------|---------|-------| | (1080p) | Best available | ~20 GB per episode, AVC, no compression artifacts | | Web-DL 1080p (Acorn/CBC) | Very good | ~4–6 GB per episode, HEVC or AVC | | AI upscale to 2160p | Placebo improvement | Only if you like sharpened look |
Don’t waste bandwidth on fake “2160p” Season 5. Stick to 1080p Blu-ray remux for the genuine best picture. If you need help identifying a specific release or verifying video specs, provide the file’s MediaInfo text output or release name.
Video stream: - Resolution: 3840x2160 - Original resolution: (look for "Original display" or "Mastered display" — often missing) - Bit depth: 10-bit (HDR) or 8-bit (SDR upscale) - Color space: If BT.2020 + PQ — fake HDR. S05 has no HDR master. If you see Source: 1920x1080 in metadata — confirmed upscale. For true high quality:
| Option | Quality | Notes | |--------|---------|-------| | (1080p) | Best available | ~20 GB per episode, AVC, no compression artifacts | | Web-DL 1080p (Acorn/CBC) | Very good | ~4–6 GB per episode, HEVC or AVC | | AI upscale to 2160p | Placebo improvement | Only if you like sharpened look |
Don’t waste bandwidth on fake “2160p” Season 5. Stick to 1080p Blu-ray remux for the genuine best picture. If you need help identifying a specific release or verifying video specs, provide the file’s MediaInfo text output or release name.
Video stream: - Resolution: 3840x2160 - Original resolution: (look for "Original display" or "Mastered display" — often missing) - Bit depth: 10-bit (HDR) or 8-bit (SDR upscale) - Color space: If BT.2020 + PQ — fake HDR. S05 has no HDR master. If you see Source: 1920x1080 in metadata — confirmed upscale. For true high quality: