How to Watch Babylon 5 Online Remastered (with or without HBO Max)

How to Watch Babylon 5 Online Remastered (with or without HBO Max)

Good news for those who want to see the "Babylon 5 Remastered" finally released today (January 26), J. Michael Straczynski's sci-fi series has never looked better and is now available to own or to watch on streaming services.

This newly released version of the 90s series uses 4K scans taken from the original camera negatives and looks very sharp. The Warner Bros. team then downscaled the program to HD quality (so it doesn't look eerily sharp), color corrected it, and removed dirt and scratches from the scan.

According to Engadget, Warner Bros. did not make the same mistakes seen on the original "Babylon 5" DVD (or those made by Disney Plus with "The Simpsons"). Babylon 5 Remastered is only in the original 4:3, not the recropped widescreen format.

Also, even though it is a remaster, one should not expect a high-end reconstruction. In fact, the low budget of the original show may be reflected a bit more clearly in the series now that it has been cleaned up. The pilot movie for the series, "The Gathering," is also included as a bonus feature.

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Babylon 5 Remastered online.

If you're on the go, you may not have access to HBO Max. But don't worry. With the right VPN (Virtual Private Network), you can stream shows from anywhere.

Our pick for the best VPN is ExpressVPN. It meets the VPN needs of most users, offers excellent compatibility with most devices and great connection speeds, and if you sign up for a year, you get an additional three months free, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee if you want to try it out.

Want to get hooked on "Babylon 5 Remastered" rather than owning it? HBO Max is currently streaming the entire series, and the $15/month price is much more manageable than what it would cost to own the show.

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