The Samsung 65-inch JS8500 is the kissing cousin of 65JS9500 that I reviewed last year. On paper, the JS9500 has a couple of extra features (like full array backlighting), which make it the flagship.

Both UHD (Ultra High Definition) TVs deliver remarkable picture quality. The major difference is their shape. The JS9500 is curved while this JS8500 series is flat.

The "J" Series TVs are officially part of Samsung's 2015 lineup, but the product cycle pushes them into this new year, with the 2016 "K" Series TVs just rolling out this spring. As this changeover is occurring, you may find some great closeout deals on these J Series models. You will be well rewarded with a package of high-end features and performance with either of these top of the line JS8500 or JS9500 series.

If you have been holding off purchasing a 4K UHD TV because of the lack of native 4K material, 2016 should be the tipping point as far as 4K content. Streaming providers like Netflix and Amazon are expanding their 4K selections. And movie studios are ramping up their 4K mastered output that can be streamed or played in new Ultra HD Blu-ray players like the new Samsung UBD-K8500.

(Editor's Note: Samsung makes three sizes of the JS8500 series of SUHD TVs, this 65-inch and its 55 and 48-inch smaller siblings. Since the three models possess similar specifications, this review can apply to all of them.

When it comes to these 4K TVs, I prefer the larger size screens that luxuriate my eyes in UHD splendor. But currently Samsung is offering the 55 and 48-inch models at bank account easing discounted prices. Decisions, decisions.)