TV on DVD: 'Masters of Sex,' I Spy'

MASTERS OF SEX

Series Resonant adult portrait of pioneer '50s sex researchers boasts Emmy-worthy work by smart leads Michael Sheen ("The Queen") as buttoned-up William Masters and Lizzy Caplan ("Party Down") as singer-turned-social scientist Virginia Johnson. Ditto supporting players Beau Bridges and Allison Janney, topping themselves to epitomize the series' sensitive study of complicated people. Look for Long Island locations used for midcentury St. Louis. Season 2 starts July 13 on Showtime.

Extras Playfully frank pilot commentary ("privacy patch") from cast/producers, plus mini-featurettes on two series stars, making-of. Blu-ray adds insights from Newsday's Thomas Maier (on whose book the show is based), real-life research findings.

List price $56 DVD/$66 Blu-ray+digital, out today from Sony.

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