The Bay S02e06: Bd50 ((top))

If you are a casual streamer, you just scrolled past this. But if you are a collector of independent British drama, or a videophile obsessed with bitrates, your ears just pricked up. Here is why this seemingly random disc matters. First, a quick technical recap. A BD50 is a dual-layer Blu-ray disc holding 50GB of data. The alternative is a BD25 (25GB). Most indie TV shows—especially something like The Bay (the ITV crime drama set in Morecambe)—get squeezed onto a BD25 to save money.

The Bay S02E06 on BD50: Why This Specific Disc is a Collector’s Holy Grail the bay s02e06 bd50

Disclaimer: This post discusses physical media pressing variations. Always verify region coding before purchase. If you are a casual streamer, you just scrolled past this

So why does S02E06 get the golden ticket? First, a quick technical recap

October 26, 2023 Category: Physical Media Deep Dive