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Just a point of information if anyone cares... S2 was released in Region 2(UK) a few years back... and was released in 16:9 Widescreen. It's not just 'blank space' on each side, looks to be real wide composed....
Yes, I have those too and they look like authentic widescreen, no cropping, so at some point (being a European co-production) this show switched from full screen to wide probably earlier than most other shows. Though in some places it would still be shown full frame.
i have S1-S3 on dvd and love this show, especially Tia Carrera. There are some really good episodes and i like the one that Fred Dryer shows up as Sydney's father.
I also like how this show was film in Canada. I see parts of Toronto, especially the U of T campus used in different shots.