Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced and detailed the Blu-ray release of Showtime's hit drama Masters of Sex: Season Two. The smart, provocative series stars Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan as real-life pioneers in the science of human sexuality, Dr. William Masters and Virginia Johnson, and co-stars Caitlin FitzGerald, Teddy Sears, Annaleigh Ashford, Nicholas D'Agosto, Beau Bridges, Julianne Nicholson, Allison Janney, Keke Palmer, Greg Grunberg and Betsy Brandt. Street date is May 5th.
Synopsis: Having been dismissed by Maternity Hospital, Dr. William Masters (Michael Sheen) needs a place where he and Virginia Johnson (Lizzy Caplan) can resume their work. But thanks to their study's controversial topic – sex – they are forced out of two more hospitals before deciding to open their own clinic. With the seeds of the sexual revolution being sown and the simmering civil rights movement exploding around them, the intimate relationship they started under the guise of their research unravels as the result of Masters' sudden impotence. With the prospect of treating sexual dysfunction becoming increasingly important to their patients and themselves, at home Masters confronts his wife's growing disaffection and the unexpected return of his estranged brother, while Johnson faces a crisis of her own when the publicity surrounding their work places the custody of her two children in doubt.
Based on the book by Thomas Maier, the series was developed for television by Michelle Ashford, who also serves as an executive producer. In addition, the series is executive produced by Carl Beverly, Sarah Timberman,
Judith Verno and Amy Lippman. Michael Apted, Michael Sheen, Tammy Rosen and Thomas Maier serve as producers. Masters of Sex is produced by Sony Pictures Television.
Masters of Sex: Season Two is presented in 1080p with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround. Special features include:
The Men of Sex: Actors' Roundtable – A cast roundtable featuring the men on what it means to be a "man" on this show, including Michael Sheen, Teddy Sears, Beau Bridges, Jocko Sims & Kevin Christy. (BD Exclusive)
The Women of Sex – A featurette exploring the show's powerful women, behind the scenes and in front of the camera. (BD Exclusive)
Making History Featurette – An exploration of the time period shift from the '50s to the '60s, including the introduction of Alcoholics Anonymous, diet pills and the start of the Civil Rights movement.