A group of women in Victorian London gain superhuman abilities that pits them against the ruling classes after an unexplained supernatural event ands they must band together to fight back for their survival and for the survival of the world.
I would like to call The Nevers epic, but it sounds too cliché so instead let me simply call this steampunk sci-fi fantasy from HBO a series you need to watch. Set in Victorian London, it follows a group of mostly women known as “The Touched” who have gained superhuman abilities after a strange supernatural occurrence. For instance, Amalia True (Laura Donnelly) has gained super strength, an uncanny ability to fight, and premonitions. Her friend Penance Adair (Ann Skelly) has become a super-genius who can invent gadgets that are way ahead of their time.
These women who have gained these powers upset the status quo, and the Upper-Class men, led by Lord Massen (Pip Torrens) want them criminalized, shut down, and annihilated. Under the shelter of Amalia True, many of these women band together and find themselves not only fighting against the system, but also investigating what it is that caused their abnormal abilities and the truth could hold major consequences for the world.
This series was created by Joss Whedon and sparked a major bidding war between the likes of HBO and Netflix. Obviously, HBO won out. In any case, this is yet another series from HBO with a large world, lots of layers, and incredible characters to carry the story forward. Laura Donnelly is captivating and believably brutal as Amalia True while Skelly has the right amount of charm and wit to balance her as the genius inventor. Also playing their role brilliantly is Pip Torrens as the nefarious Lord Massen.
The visual designs, costumes, and artwork of the series and the heavy steampunk influence make this a joyful indulgence for genre fans as well as the series skips along through Gothic, fantasy, anime, steampunk and multiple genres and subgenres. HBO have another winner.
The Nevers (TV) (2021- )
1 of 7
Laura Donnelly and Ann Skelly in The Nevers (2021)
Eleanor Tomlinson in The Nevers (2021)
Laura Donnelly and Ann Skelly in The Nevers (2021)
Laura Donnelly and Ann Skelly in The Nevers (2021)
Laura Donnelly in The Nevers (2021)
The Nevers: Season 1, Part 1 (Warner Bros.)
The Nevers: Season 1, Part 1 (Warner Bros.)
The Video
The Nevers was shot digitally on the Arri Alexa Mini and Arri Alexa SXT and comes to Blu-ray in an AVC 1080p encodement framed at 1.78:1. This is another exceptional transfer from Warner Bros. that continues the trend for their releases of HBO series on disc. Like Mare of Easttown and His Dark Materials, we get a clean and detailed presentation of this series free from artifacts like banding or compression noise. The shadow detail, which is very important for this series, is fantastic as well. Check out the opening of episode six to see just how good this series looks in the darkest scenes.
The Audio
The Nevers comes with an English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix that puts us in the center of the action for this Victorian epic with plenty of solid sound effects panned into the surrounds, great depth in the lower frequencies and crystal-clear dialogue.
The Supplements
Warner Bros. have loaded this release up with over 2 hours of bonus features touching on nearly every aspect of the series’ production and the characters.
Digital Copy Code
Introducing The Nevers (1080p; 00:03:11)
A New Age of Power (1080p; 00:05:17)
A Touch of Power: The Themes Behind The Nevers (1080p; 00:17:04)
Character Portrait: Amalia True (1080p; 00:03:35)
Character Portrait: Penance Adair (1080p; 00:03:09)
Character Portrait: Mary Brighton (1080p; 00:02:58)
Character Portrait: Bonfire Annie (1080p; 00:03:09)
Creating The Nevers: A Night at the Opera (1080p; 00:07:11)
Creating The Nevers: A Charitable Event (1080p; 00:07:18)
Creating The Nevers: Walking on Water (1080p; 00:07:47)
Accustomed to the Impossible: The Making of The Nevers (1080p; 00:11:54)
Character Portrait: Detective Frank Mundi (1080p; 00:03:45)
Character Portrait: Augie Bidlow & Hugo Swann (1080p; 00:03:45)
Villains of The Nevers (1080p; 00:07:37)
Creating The Nevers: Confrontation and Translation (1080p; 00:07:59)
Creating The Nevers: Shock and Awe (1080p; 00:07:21)
Creating The Nevers: Telling Time (1080p; 00:07:48)
The Craft: Editor, Lisa Lassek (1080p; 00:02:25)
The Craft: VFX Supervisor, Johnny Han (1080p; 00:02:34)
The Craft: Director, Zetna Fuentes (1080p; 00:02:23)
The Final Assessment
A reference quality Blu-ray set for the six episodes in Part 1 of this brilliant steampunk fantasy series from HBO. Highly recommended.
The Nevers: Season 1, Part 1 is out on Blu-ray October 5, 2021 from Warner Bros.
Rating Certificate: TV-MA
Studios & Distributors: Mutant Enemy Productions | HBO | Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Run Time: 360 Mins.
Street Date: 5 October 2021
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Video Format: AVC 1080p
Primary Audio: English DTS-HD MA 5.1
Secondary Audio: French DD 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH | French | Dutch | Danish | Finnish | Norwegian | Swedish
Notice of Compliance with FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 255
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR part 255 guidelines, this website hereby states that it receives free discs and other theatrical or home entertainment "screeners" and access to screening links from studios and/or PR firms, and is provided with consumer electronics devices on loan from hardware manufacturers and/or PR firms respectively for the purposes of evaluating the products and its content for editorial reviews. We receive no compensation from these companies for our opinions or for the writing of reviews or editorials. Permission is sometimes granted to companies to quote our work and editorial reviews free of charge. Our website may contain affiliate marketing links, which means we may get paid commission on sales of those products or the services we write about. Our editorial content is not influenced by advertisers or affiliate partnerships. This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR § 255.5: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
A group of women in Victorian London gain superhuman abilities that pits them against the ruling classes after an unexplained supernatural event ands they must band together to fight back for their survival and for the survival of the world. The Nevers: Season 1, Part 1 (Blu-ray Review)
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Cookie
Duration
Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional
11 months
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy
11 months
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
{"id":93,"mode":"button","open_style":"in_modal","currency_code":"USD","currency_symbol":"$","currency_type":"decimal","blank_flag_url":"https:\/\/www.theaterbyte.com\/wordpress\/core\/modules\/efb9325b07\/\/assets\/images\/flags\/blank.gif","flag_sprite_url":"https:\/\/www.theaterbyte.com\/wordpress\/core\/modules\/efb9325b07\/\/assets\/images\/flags\/flags.png","default_amount":500,"top_media_type":"none","featured_image_url":false,"featured_embed":"","header_media":null,"file_download_attachment_data":null,"recurring_options_enabled":true,"recurring_options":{"never":{"selected":true,"after_output":"One time only"},"weekly":{"selected":false,"after_output":"Every week"},"monthly":{"selected":false,"after_output":"Every month"},"yearly":{"selected":false,"after_output":"Every year"}},"strings":{"current_user_email":"","current_user_name":"","link_text":"Leave a tip for TheaterByte","complete_payment_button_error_text":"Check info and try again","payment_verb":"Pay","payment_request_label":"TheaterByte","form_has_an_error":"Please check and fix the errors above","general_server_error":"Something isn't working right at the moment. Please try again.","form_title":"TheaterByte","form_subtitle":"We are creating Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Movie, and Home Theater electronics reviews.","currency_search_text":"Country or Currency here","other_payment_option":"Other payment option","manage_payments_button_text":"Manage your payments","thank_you_message":"Thank you for being a supporter!","payment_confirmation_title":"TheaterByte","receipt_title":"Your Receipt","print_receipt":"Print Receipt","email_receipt":"Email Receipt","email_receipt_sending":"Sending receipt...","email_receipt_success":"Email receipt successfully sent","email_receipt_failed":"Email receipt failed to send. Please try again.","receipt_payee":"Paid to","receipt_statement_descriptor":"This will show up on your statement as","receipt_date":"Date","receipt_transaction_id":"Transaction ID","receipt_transaction_amount":"Amount","refund_payer":"Refund from","login":"Log in to manage your payments","manage_payments":"Manage Payments","transactions_title":"Your Transactions","transaction_title":"Transaction Receipt","transaction_period":"Plan Period","arrangements_title":"Your Plans","arrangement_title":"Manage Plan","arrangement_details":"Plan Details","arrangement_id_title":"Plan ID","arrangement_payment_method_title":"Payment Method","arrangement_amount_title":"Plan Amount","arrangement_renewal_title":"Next renewal date","arrangement_action_cancel":"Cancel Plan","arrangement_action_cant_cancel":"Cancelling is currently not available.","arrangement_action_cancel_double":"Are you sure you'd like to cancel?","arrangement_cancelling":"Cancelling Plan...","arrangement_cancelled":"Plan Cancelled","arrangement_failed_to_cancel":"Failed to cancel plan","back_to_plans":"\u2190 Back to Plans","update_payment_method_verb":"Update","sca_auth_description":"Your have a pending renewal payment which requires authorization.","sca_auth_verb":"Authorize renewal payment","sca_authing_verb":"Authorizing payment","sca_authed_verb":"Payment successfully authorized!","sca_auth_failed":"Unable to authorize! Please try again.","login_button_text":"Log in","login_form_has_an_error":"Please check and fix the errors above","uppercase_search":"Search","lowercase_search":"search","uppercase_page":"Page","lowercase_page":"page","uppercase_items":"Items","lowercase_items":"items","uppercase_per":"Per","lowercase_per":"per","uppercase_of":"Of","lowercase_of":"of","back":"Back to plans","zip_code_placeholder":"Zip\/Postal Code","download_file_button_text":"Download File","input_field_instructions":{"tip_amount":{"placeholder_text":"How much would you like to tip?","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"How much would you like to tip? Choose any currency."},"empty":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"How much would you like to tip? Choose any currency."},"invalid_curency":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Please choose a valid currency."}},"recurring":{"placeholder_text":"Recurring","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"How often would you like to give this?"},"success":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"How often would you like to give this?"},"empty":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"How often would you like to give this?"}},"name":{"placeholder_text":"Name on Credit Card","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Enter the name on your card."},"success":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"Enter the name on your card."},"empty":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Please enter the name on your card."}},"privacy_policy":{"terms_title":"Terms and conditions","terms_body":null,"terms_show_text":"View Terms","terms_hide_text":"Hide Terms","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"I agree to the terms."},"unchecked":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Please agree to the terms."},"checked":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"I agree to the terms."}},"email":{"placeholder_text":"Your email address","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Enter your email address"},"success":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"Enter your email address"},"blank":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Enter your email address"},"not_an_email_address":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Make sure you have entered a valid email address"}},"note_with_tip":{"placeholder_text":"Your note here...","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Attach a note to your tip (optional)"},"empty":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Attach a note to your tip (optional)"},"not_empty_initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Attach a note to your tip (optional)"},"saving":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Saving note..."},"success":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"Note successfully saved!"},"error":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Unable to save note note at this time. Please try again."}},"email_for_login_code":{"placeholder_text":"Your email address","initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Enter your email to log in."},"success":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"Enter your email to log in."},"blank":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Enter your email to log in."},"empty":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Enter your email to log in."}},"login_code":{"initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Check your email and enter the login code."},"success":{"instruction_type":"success","instruction_message":"Check your email and enter the login code."},"blank":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Check your email and enter the login code."},"empty":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Check your email and enter the login code."}},"stripe_all_in_one":{"initial":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Enter your credit card details here."},"empty":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Enter your credit card details here."},"success":{"instruction_type":"normal","instruction_message":"Enter your credit card details here."},"invalid_number":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card number is not a valid credit card number."},"invalid_expiry_month":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's expiration month is invalid."},"invalid_expiry_year":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's expiration year is invalid."},"invalid_cvc":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's security code is invalid."},"incorrect_number":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card number is incorrect."},"incomplete_number":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card number is incomplete."},"incomplete_cvc":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's security code is incomplete."},"incomplete_expiry":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's expiration date is incomplete."},"incomplete_zip":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's zip code is incomplete."},"expired_card":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card has expired."},"incorrect_cvc":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's security code is incorrect."},"incorrect_zip":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's zip code failed validation."},"invalid_expiry_year_past":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card's expiration year is in the past"},"card_declined":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The card was declined."},"missing":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"There is no card on a customer that is being charged."},"processing_error":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"An error occurred while processing the card."},"invalid_request_error":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"Unable to process this payment, please try again or use alternative method."},"invalid_sofort_country":{"instruction_type":"error","instruction_message":"The billing country is not accepted by SOFORT. Please try another country."}}}},"fetched_oembed_html":false}
I would like to call The Nevers epic, but it sounds too cliché so instead let me simply call this steampunk sci-fi fantasy from HBO a series you need to watch. Set in Victorian London, it follows a group of mostly women known as “The Touched” who have gained superhuman abilities after a strange supernatural occurrence. For instance, Amalia True (Laura Donnelly) has gained super strength, an uncanny ability to fight, and premonitions. Her friend Penance Adair (Ann Skelly) has become a super-genius who can invent gadgets that are way ahead of their time.
