Video
Encoding: MPEG-4 AVC
Resolution: 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Clarity/Detail: Arrow is the darkest and most rugged in appearance of the 4 current shows in the running DCTV universe. The fifth season lightens things up a hair, though its still pretty dark. Details run pretty rampant though, as costumes show every bit of texture and pattern. Surfaces also tack a lick and show their fine damage. Forests, dirt paths and such also come in pretty nicely detailed.
Depth: Movements are free, spacey and cinematic in appearance. The dimensional aspects on display here are decent.
Black Levels: Blacks are very inky and the detail that resonates through them. Despite being a very dark show, detail is not hidden and no crushing was found.
Color Reproduction: Everything errs on the side of dingy, but still manages a bold appearance in its own right. Greens and reds stick out. This season is a bit more bright and colorful than the previous three, if not by that much.
Flesh Tones: Skin tones appear natural and have a consistent look throughout each episode of the season. Some episodes may vary on their given look or lighting angle they take for story purposes. Detail is always high with freckles, wrinkles, blemishes make-up and stubble.
Noise/Artifacts: Clean
Audio
Audio Format(s): English 5.1 DTS-HD MA, Spanish (Castillian) 2.0 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 2.0 Dolby Digital
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish (Castillian), Spanish (Latino), Dutch, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Dynamics: Arrow is a an action-based show and definitely delivers in that aspect. All explosions, gunshots, punches, kicks and arrows being plucked carry a fine layer of detail and distinct follow through on their sound. Effects are heightened but they weave in perfectly with the tracks scoring and vocals.
Height: N/A
Low Frequency Extension: Explosions, arrows piercing things, magical bursts of energy, impaling, guns, vehicle engines and all the like thunderously pound through the sub woofer.
Surround Sound Presentation: From the rear comes mainly ambiance, but some battle scenes and environments provide some interesting action sounds and other kinds of noises to give a good sense of place. The front speakers wonderful connect the action, following it around and accurately depicting pitch and volume.
Dialogue Reproduction: Dialogue is crisp, clear and at an ideal volume.
Extras
Arrow: Complete Fifth Season is a 4-Blu-ray Disc set that comes with an Ultraviolet digital copy of every episode as well as an insert booklet.
Disc 1
The New Team Arrow (HD, 9:48) – Features producers, writers and showrunners going over the mission of season five and then one by one introduces us to the new heroes that learn under Oliver.
Deleted Scene
A Matter of Trust (HD, 1:03)
Disc 2
Allied: The Invasion Complex – Arrow (HD, 12:44) – Like the previous featurettes, this one goes over the Arrow and Oliver Queen side of things, celebrating the 100th episode, and completes the 4-part behind the scenes story.
Deleted Scenes
What We Leave Behind (HD, :55)
Second Chances (HD, :30)
Disc 3
Deleted Scenes
Checkmate (HD, 1:10)
Kapuishon (HD, 3:42)
Disc 4
Arrow: 2016 Comi-Con Panel (HD, 27:19) – K, we are years into me doing these sets and 4 shows deep now. We know the drill on this one right?
Returning to the Roots of Arrow: Prometheus (HD, 15:18) – The showrunner, producers, writers, Stephen Amell and Josh Segarra go over the ins and outs the villain, his arc and the relation to Oliver Queen in Season 5.
Gag Reel (HD, 5:23)
Deleted Scenes
Dangerous Liasons (HD, 1:13)
Missing (HD, 2:26)
Lian Yu (HD, 1:19)