Cosmos - The Complete Collection

Pros: Narrative style, challenging but not overwhelming scientific information

Cons: The updates from 1990 for some episodes--distracting at best.

The Bottom Line:

I recommend this series without reservation.  Dr. Sagan's style makes the information more interesting than the subjects tend to get from other sources.

Review: I think I was on one of my regular trips to DC to visit friends, probably 2004.  I’ve been so many times that I only have one “Mall Day” to see if there is a new exhibit at a museum while I trek from the East Wing of the National ...

Pros: Science made accessible in one comprehensive package

Cons: Doctor Sagan is no longer able to update his program.

The Bottom Line: If you only buy one documentary on DVD this year, it should be Cosmos. If you only buy one documentary EVER, it should be Cosmos.

Review: It was not too long ago, at work when I was struck on how oblivious the rest of the world is to the vastness, the coolness of science. It was a back when scientists had discovered a planet that very likely had water - and therefore was a very good ...

Pros: Very absorbing and engaging tour of our universe

Cons: Conless

The Bottom Line: This beautiful and fascinating series traces the history and findings our our exploration of our universe. Wonderful.

Review: I received Cosmos as a gift a couple of months ago in the boxed set of DVDs edition. Time constraints being upon me as they are, it has taken me this long to watch them all. Thirteen one hour episodes to this documentary series, so a lot to take in and ...

Pros: It's Carl Sagan, it's history, astronomy, science in glorious DVD with DD 5.1 sound

Cons: Poor transfer causes texturization in dark areas

The Bottom Line: Where else does astronomy get its day in the sun but in Carl Sagan's Cosmos. Spotty video transfer doesn't kill the enjoyment I get from this cherished DVD set.

Review: I have always been a fanatic for Carl Sagan's Cosmos and his vision of our place in the Cosmos. I even got to hear him speak on education at our alma mater, the University of Chicago. He has been an eloquent voice for rational thought and limitless...