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Dying for Sex

Dying for Sex

Come as you are.

20256.61 Season8 EpisodesEnded

Overview

After Molly Kochan receives a diagnosis of Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, she leaves her husband and explores the full breadth and complexity of her sexual desires for the first time in her life.

Created by Katherine Pope
Written by Sabrina Wu
Produced by Christina M. Fitzgerald, Chris Teague
NetworksHulu

Top Cast

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams

Molly Kochan

Jenny Slate

Jenny Slate

Nikki Boyer

Jay Duplass

Jay Duplass

Steve

Kelvin Yu

Kelvin Yu

Noah

David Rasche

David Rasche

Dr. Pankowitz

Esco Jouléy

Esco Jouléy

Sonya

Rob Delaney

Rob Delaney

Neighbor Guy

Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek

Gail

Themes & Keywords

female friendshipbreast cancerminiseriesdivorcekinky sexfemale sexualitydramedyfemale dominationterminal cancerbased on podcastpalliative carekinkambiguous

About Dying for Sex

Dying for Sex is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2025 exploring themes of female friendship, breast cancer, miniseries, divorce, kinky sex, female sexuality. Created by Katherine Pope, it stars Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, Jay Duplass. After Molly Kochan receives a diagnosis of Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, she leaves her husband and explores the full breadth and complexity of her sexual desires for the first time in her life.

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