...Image sharpness is uniformly impressive throughout. Most noticeable is the incredible detail apparent in uniform textures, soil and vegetation surfaces, and facial features. The colour palette is beautifully rendered whether the lush greens of some of the islands, the muted browns and greys of terrain and mud, the various red shades of blood, or the even more vibrant colours characteristic of the homefront in both America and Australia. Skin tones are right on the money, skillfully blended with the dirt, sweat, and grime of battle. The amazing detail of the daytime scenes is of course lessened in scenes at dusk and night, as one expect in real life. Yet one always has the sense that one is seeing just exactly what would be possible at those times of day. There is absolutely no evidence of untoward digital manipulation and a very mild sheen of grain is apparent.

The 5.1 DTS-HD sound is reference quality. It's the best mix of the year on Blu-ray, perhaps the best ever on Blu-ray...

...The Pacific is a superb piece of dramatic entertainment and its presentation on Blu-ray by HBO is certainly the best TV series Blu-ray release of the year and vies to be the best Blu-ray release of the year period. Unreservedly recommended.