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Masters of Sex

Masters of Sex

20137.14 Seasons46 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

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.

Created by Carl Beverly
Written by Thomas Maier
NetworksShowtime

Top Cast

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

William Masters

Lizzy Caplan

Lizzy Caplan

Virginia Johnson

Caitlin FitzGerald

Caitlin FitzGerald

Libby Masters

Annaleigh Ashford

Annaleigh Ashford

Betty DiMello

Themes & Keywords

sexualitybased on true storyunfaithfulnessmedical researchhistorical dramasexologist1950s1960s

About Masters of Sex

Masters of Sex is a drama series that first aired in 2013 exploring themes of sexuality, based on true story, unfaithfulness, medical research, historical drama, sexologist. Created by Carl Beverly, it stars Michael Sheen, Lizzy Caplan, Caitlin FitzGerald. 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.

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