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Masters of Sex: Created by Michelle Ashford. With Michael Sheen, Lizzy Caplan, Caitlin FitzGerald, Annaleigh Ashford. Drama about the pioneers of the science of human sexuality whose research touched off the sexual revolution.
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- 2013-09-29
- Drama, Romance
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- International Broadcast
- Reception
The series explores the research and the relationship between William Masters (Michael Sheen) and Virginia Johnson (Lizzy Caplan), two pioneering researchers of human sexuality at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.The series begins in October 1956 and ends in August 1969 with the fourth season. As noted by the Los Angeles Timestelevision...
Main
1. Michael Sheen as Dr. William Masters 2. Lizzy Caplan as Virginia Johnson 3. Caitlin FitzGeraldas Libby Masters 4. Teddy Searsas Dr. Austin Langham (seasons 1–2, recurring seasons 3–4) 5. Nicholas D'Agostoas Dr. Ethan Haas (season 1, guest season 2) 6. Annaleigh Ashfordas Betty Dimello (seasons 2–4, recurring season 1)
Recurring
1. Beau Bridgesas Barton Scully, medical school provost and longtime friend of William Masters (seasons 1–4) 2. Allison Janneyas Margaret Scully, Barton's wife (seasons 1–3) 3. Rose McIver as Vivian Scully, Barton and Margaret's daughter(seasons 1–2) 4. Heléne Yorkeas Jane Martin, a hospital secretary and participant in the sex study (seasons 1–3) 5. Kevin Christy as Lester Linden, the archivist of Masters and Johnson's work (seasons 1–4) 6. Julianne Nicholsonas Dr. Lillian DePaul, a doctor w...
Showtime ordered the pilot for Masters of Sex in August 2011, and greenlit it for series in June 2012, with the first season consisting of twelve episodes. Paul Bettany was originally cast as William Masters and had a say in the casting of the female lead which had reportedly stalled the process. After his exit, Michael Sheen replaced him and Lizzy...
In Canada, the series debuted on September 29, 2013, on The Movie Network. In Australia, the series premiered on SBS One on October 3, 2013. In Ireland, the series premiered on October 4, 2013, on RTÉ Two. In the UK, it debuted on Channel 4 on October 8, 2013. In New Zealand, it debuted on SoHo on October 23, 2013. Virgin Media acquired the UK righ...
Critical response
The first season of Masters of Sex received critical acclaim. Based on 59 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, the first season received a 90% approval rating from critics, with a rating average of 8.3 out of 10. The site's consensus states: "Seductive and nuanced, Masters of Sex features smart performances, deft direction, and impeccable period decor." Metacritic gave the first season a score of 86 out of 100, based on 32 reviews. The American Film Institutelisted it as one of the top ten t...
Awards and nominations
In June 2013, the series was honored, along with five others, with the Critics' Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series. The series received two nominations for the 2014 Writers Guild of America Awards, for Best New Series and Best Episodic Drama for "Pilot". For the 71st Golden Globe Awards, the series was nominated for Best Drama Series, and Michael Sheen was nominated Best Drama Actor. For the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, Lizzy Caplan received a nomination for Outstanding Lead...
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- 46 (list of episodes)
- September 29, 2013 –, November 13, 2016
- Showtime
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Masters of Sex. Buy Masters of Sex on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. William Masters and Virginia Johnson are known as pioneers of the science of human sexuality. Their research...
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Season 1. MASTERS OF SEX stars Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan, who will portray the real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality, William Masters and Virginia Johnson. The series chronicles the unusual lives, romance and pop culture trajectory of Masters and Johnson.
Buy Masters of Sex — Season 1 on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. Seductive and nuanced, Masters of Sex features smart performances, deft direction, and impeccable period decor. William...
Season 2 – Masters of Sex. Buy Masters of Sex — Season 2 on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. Boasting an expanded storyline and broader focus, Masters of Sex 's second season improves on its ...
