While tool is great, I would say “gear” fits even better, does make sense as well.

I use handbrake CLI with this line HandBrakeCLI -i /dev/sr0 -o output.mkv --preset="H.265 MKV 2160p60" --all-subtitles --subtitle-burned=none -q 16

To rip directly from the DVD drive. It’s not perfect but pretty good as all in one solution

What happens in that “one episode of the thing”?

Love the form factor. That’s right my alley