Plot: What’s it about?
Ahhh…zombies! They’ve made a big comeback in the last decade and have no signs of slowing down. Much like their nature, the zombie is a juggernaut that seems to have a life of its own. Shows like The Walking Dead have probably made the most of this newfound love for the undead, though there are dozens of films that have cashed in on these brain-loving specimens. Admittedly I’d not heard of iZombie until it showed up at my door, so it was with a bit of hesitation before placing it in my player. With four seasons under its belt (this is the third, obviously) it’s got legs. What’s new in Seattle?
Will Seattle become the capital of a zombie homeland? In season three, Liv has discovered there are more zombies living in Seattle than she previously believed, including a private military contractor employing a zombie army that is preparing for the day humans learn of their existence. Major finds acceptance in this army, and Liv and Clive investigate the murder of a zombie family that may set off an all-out zombie-human war. Ravi’s former boss at the Center for Disease Control shows up in Seattle to investigate the Max Rager massacre. Blaine finds living as a human with no memory of his evil past is more blessing than curse. Peyton pulls at a thread in one of her cases that may lead to the villain that’s pulling all the strings. This action-packed season will follow Liv, as she takes on the traits of a dominatrix, a ‘Jackass’-style stunt man, an office gossip, a pre-school teacher, a conspiracy theorist, a dungeon master, and more.
Video: How’s it look?
All episodes are presented in 1.78:1 AVC HD transfer. This treatment is top notch, though of course a high definition version would be preferable. This is a clean, sharp effort on all fronts however, with great detail and depth throughout. The colors are dead on and contrast is excellent, with no softness I could detect at all. Not a lot else to talk about here, the show looks great and leaves little room for complaints.
Audio: How’s it sound?
A DTS HD Master Audio soundtrack has been included on this Blu-ray set and it sounds pretty good. I love how more recent shows pack an impressive sound design, as that hasn’t always been the case. The surround presence is moderate, but it kicks in when it needs to. I like how the mix has a natural sound, so it doesn’t force the audio at all. The music sounds superb here, while dialogue is strong and consistent. Not much to talk bad about here, just a rock solid overall soundtrack.
Supplements: What are the extras?
- Deleted Scenes
- iZombie: 2016 Comic-Con Panel – If you’ve got the first season disc, this is essentially the same thing except it takes place at the 2016 Comic-Con as opposed to the 2014. And anything that’s science fiction has be promoted at Comic-Con.
The Bottom Line
Cashing on on the zombie outbreak, iZombie does have a bit more to it than meets the eye. Has it gained a new fan in me? I wouldn’t say so. Still, fans of the show will find a nice-looking package, though lacking a bit on the supplemental side.
