Product Details

• Actors: Mark Feuerstein, Paulo Costanzo
• Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 4
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Universal Studios
• DVD Release Date: May 17, 2011
• Run Time: 783 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B003L77H1Y
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,157 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Spend your summer with Dr. Hank Lawson (Mark Feuerstein): where the tides are high, bank account balances are higher and the patients are just high maintenance. Because of his strong convictions and straight-shooting style, the “concierge doctor’s” practice is growing… and with the return of his estranged father (special guest star Henry Winkler), so is his family. With puzzling cases involving a faithful cop with an STD, a winemaker with a troubled palate and a reality show where all the contestants are stricken ill, Hank needs his own innovative talents and the support of his fast-talking brother Evan (Paulo Costanzo) more than ever. Featuring all 18 episodes from the acclaimed second season and special guest stars that include Mary Lynn Rajskub (24), Erinn Hayes (Parenthood), Peter Jacobson (House, M.D.), Michael Rapaport (True Romance) and Bill Bellamy (The Brothers), Royal Pains is the smart and original comedy that Entertainment Weekly hails as “whimsical fun.”

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Sickness in paradise February 25, 2011

By E. A Solinas HALL OF FAMETOP 100 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD

It's still summer in the Hamptons, and HankMed is busier than ever. But "Royal Pains Season Two" manages to keep shaking up the status quo, lest things get stale -- new love interests, new dilemmas, bizarre medical crises and even a business rival. The biggest problem with this season: not enough Libby and Tucker!

HankMed gets blindsided by a bunch of new crises: Eddie Lawson comes to live in the Hamptons (and even dates one of Hank's patients), and Hank soon suspects that his dad has an ulterior motive for being there. Jill's free clinic ends up in a medical tug-o-war. And as Divya's wedding date approaches, she finds herself falling love with a kind-hearted, studly patient.

Additionally, after Boris whisks the Lawson brothers to Cuba to oversee his medical treatment, a cutthroat concierge doctor named Emily decides to set up shop in the Hamptons. Evan is not happy about this, but Hank soon ends up dating Emily.

And we have the usual array of medical disasters -- lightning strikes, experimental gene treatments, mysterious collapses, Mrs. Newberg's "heartbroken" stepdaughter, mystery ailments at a vineyard, the "lottery curse," a food vendor's bizarre behavior, a teen singer with a sore throat, a reality show struck by botulism, an ex-stock-trader fearing an aneurysm, mystery sinus problems, and a bachelor party for Raj that goes spectacularly wrong.

The first season of "Royal Pains" was pretty much a medical show with a few running subplots. But "Royal Pains Season Two" amps up the subplots a little -- there are rivalries, romantic interests, love triangles, and the whole weird situation with Eddie Lawson. There's just a lot more going on in general, especially for Evan and Hank....

But don't worry, the medical crises are still the center of the story. Hank uncovers at least one bizarre, rare or hard-to-diagnose medical problem for every episode ("I have a SWORD in my head!"), or he handles mundane ones with his quick wits (saving two boys from a toxic wine vat). The dialogue is still quick, witty and light, but the writers handle weightier issues in an intelligent manner.

And there's some solid development for the characters -- Hank spends the season grappling with his difficult relationship with his father, whom he loves but hasn't forgiven. And at the same time, he's dating a very cutthroat rival doctor.... which seems a little out of character, since by his own admission he barely knows her.

On the flipside, Evan starts growing up with the introduction of his cute blonde heiress girlfriend, and the relationship between them is adorable (despite her "demon" snoring). And Divya continues to struggle with her impending arranged marriage, particularly her fears that her marriage will be a sham instead of a true partnership. The downside of the cast? Not enough Tucker and Libby! They're only in ONE episode!

"Royal Pains Season Two" packs in more plot per episode, but the medical mishaps are still the center of attention. Funny, sweet and suitably dramatic. Read more ›

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars ;0) February 20, 2011

By Lady Raven RAVE! TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD

A great second season, this season brought new characters to the show that I love. Good story lines and I adore Evan I really like the character I also loves Hank's character always willing to help the next person no matter what. The season part of season 2 is showing on tv right now, very interesting. Also Diva shines this season and she knows how to get catty if you mess with her. As I said great casting great season.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Show On TV May 1, 2011

By Fortune Doll

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Royal Pains is one of the best scripted and directed TV series I've seen in years. The combination of humor, relationships, and serious health conditions make this show a must see. The characters are so well defined it's as if you know them personally. The actors bring the characters to life; to a level where you can't help but like each of them regardless to any of their inhibitions. I purchased season one on DVD and I still watch it over and over. The DVD release date for season two is May 17, 2011 and although I have purchased the streamline versions on Amazon, I can't wait for the DVD - I bought a portable DVD player so that I can take Hank, Evan, Divya, and Jill with me. Season three is scheduled to begin June 29, 2011 and I will be in front of the television every week!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Still Good But Not Great August 27, 2010

By carol irvin TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

I was hoping that bringing Henry Winkler on board as the errant father would kick this show up the final notch it really needs. I enjoy it. It is likable and pleasant. The characters are fun. The medical problems of the wealthy are also interesting. Winkler, however, brought the chance of really throwing some conflict and drama into the mix. He does that, as you discover in this episode, but I wish it had been more. His is a lot more limited role on this show than I expected it to be.

Actually, the role that got kicked up a notch in this season was Divia with her arranged marriage. I find this pretty interesting that she is actually going to put herself through this. She's getting a pretty stark look at the cons to it as the weeks go on but still doesn't pull out of it. I'm also getting more interested in Evan and he is shaping up to have a bit more spine to him than I originally imagined. He is resisting the money from his wealthy girlfriend yet concentrating on building Hank Med. Hank is about the same, as is Boris, which provides some interesting moments. However, they are still the same, single goal focused guys they always were. Boris does have a girlfriend, a Cuban doctor, but Hank is pretty much married to medicine.

I still feel this needs more oomph and I was hoping Winkler would provide it. Since this didn't happen, it remains a nice, pleasant weekly watch.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Who Would Not Love Hank? July 5, 2010

By Douglas C. Meeks TOP 500 REVIEWER

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I got hooked on this show last season which even I find odd since it is really outside my normal viewing genres. It is well written, very funny, while maintaining a serious air about it when Hank really needs to be a doctor. His supporting cast is really what makes the show since it takes them all to pull together this example of great entertainment. Granted that his brother's character is not portrayed consistently (smart and stupid as needed). I am not really thrilled with the new doctor they have added this season but I am waiting to see, right now I hate the character and I hate the negative character she adds to the show, not needed in my book. The expanded role of Boris is a nice touch also, I like it.

BOTTOM LINE: Keep watching this show and go back and get Season 1 if you missed it, if they can keep me watching another doctor show for 2 seasons then you can be assured they are doing something right.