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Masters of Sex

2013 – 2016Show4 seasons46 episodesTV-MA

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic837.6Rotten Tomatoes84%85%

An explicitly sexual, romantic drama series about a real life story and history, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 46 episodes · best: S4E4 "Coats or Keys" 8.8

Episodes

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Story

William Masters and Virginia Johnson are real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality. Their research touched off the sexual revolution and took them from a midwestern teaching hospital to the cover of Time magazine and multiple appearances on Johnny Carson's couch. He is a brilliant scientist out of touch with his own feelings, and she is a single working mother ahead of her time. The series chronicles their unusual lives, romance, and unlikely pop culture trajectory.

Feels like

  • Period Drama Biopic
  • Complex Romantic Tension
  • Scientific Ethics & Morality
  • Psychological Depth
  • Sexual Revolution Era
  • Stellar Lead Performances
  • Intellectual Dialogue
  • Ambiguous Character Dynamics
  • Historical Authenticity
  • Mature Relationship Study

Cast

24 of 379 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Apted, Adam Arkin, Jeremy Webb
Written by
Thomas Maier, Michelle Ashford, Amy Lippman
Music by
Michael Penn

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Facts

September 29, 2013 · November 13, 2016 · Ended

First aired
September 29, 2013
Last aired
November 13, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 46 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
37 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

The Loins Sleep Tonight, Measuring the Marigolds, Very Loosely Based on a True Story +9

  • The Loins Sleep Tonight
  • Measuring the Marigolds
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Pun-Based Title
  • The Comically Serious
  • Blackmail
  • The Cobbler's Children Have No Shoes
  • Visual Innuendo
  • Calling Your Orgasms
  • Unexpected Virgin
  • Everybody Has Lots of Sex
  • Historical Beauty Update

12 of 82 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Masters of Sex?"

Questions about Masters of Sex

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Masters of Sex?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Masters of Sex from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 17 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Masters of Sex worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 83).

How long does it take to watch Masters of Sex?

46 h

About 46 hours: 46 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2016.

Is Masters of Sex good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Masters of Sex plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Masters of Sex use?

The Loins Sleep TonightMeasuring the MarigoldsVery Loosely Based on a True StoryPun-Based TitleThe Comically SeriousBlackmailThe Cobbler's Children Have No ShoesVisual InnuendoCalling Your OrgasmsUnexpected VirginEverybody Has Lots of SexHistorical Beauty Updateand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 tropes for it, including The Loins Sleep Tonight, Measuring the Marigolds, and Very Loosely Based on a True Story.