Not all rips are equal. Look for the following in the release NFO (information file):
Avoid releases labeled "WEB-Rip" or "BluRay Upscale" pretending to be DVDRips, as these inject fake grain and artificial sharpening. Babylon 5 - Complete Series - HEVC 10bit DVDRi...
Example NFO content (short):
Rating: 8/10
If you are looking to archive Babylon 5 without buying the pricey Blu-rays or downloading massive 100GB+ remuxes, this HEVC 10bit release is arguably the "Goldilocks" choice. It balances file size, visual fidelity, and preservation of the show’s original intent better than any other digital download currently available. Not all rips are equal
Bottom line: If you found a genuine article on this encode, it’s probably a technical love letter to preserving a visually troubled but beloved show in the best possible quality from the DVD source. If you’re looking for the article itself, try searching the exact phrase in quotes on Google or Marginalia Search (to filter out modern SEO clutter). Rating: 8/10 If you are looking to archive
The result? A file set that preserves the original 4:3 aspect ratio (as intended for the live-action scenes) while dramatically reducing file size compared to raw DVD rips.