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- SHOWTIME
- Jul 13, 2014
- SHOWTIME
- Jul 13, 2014
Summary Masters of Sex is a Showtime series features Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan as the real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality, William Masters and Virginia Johnson. The series chronicles their unusual lives, romance and pop culture trajectory, which saw them go from a Midwestern teaching hospital to the cover of Time magazi...
- SHOWTIME
- Jul 13, 2014
- SHOWTIME
- Jul 13, 2014
Summary Masters of Sex is a Showtime series features Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan as the real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality, William Masters and Virginia Johnson. The series chronicles their unusual lives, romance and pop culture trajectory, which saw them go from a Midwestern teaching hospital to the cover of Time magazi...
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 17 Critic Reviews
89
100% Positive
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
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0% Negative
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The series returns for season 2 on July 13 on Showtime, still excelling thanks to a confluence of terrific casting, great performances and smart storytelling about America in the repressed 1950s.
It is intelligent, witty, quick-paced and surprising; it is tragic without being emotionally devastating.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 124 User Ratings
7.3
74% Positive
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92 Ratings
10% Mixed
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16% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 124 User Ratings
7.3
74% Positive
92 Ratings
92 Ratings
10% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
16% Negative
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
Masters of Sex is one of best and most complete shows on television right now. Lizzy Caplan is a joy to watch and has finally found her career defining role as Virginia Johnson. Highly recommend this show to everyone.
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SEASON 2
Acting-wise, this season is a major upgrade from already great first season. Not only the main casts, but also the supporting and guest cast. I'm not surprised if this show will get many nods for guest acting category for Emmy next year (Julianne Nicholson, Betsy Brandt). With Cranston's out for next year Emmy, I really hope Sheen will get the Emmy next year for his wonderful performance throughout the season. For storyline, it is a continuation from previous season with a little additional storyline and improvement for Bill and Virginia relationship. It's still relevant and intriguing to me.
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SEASON 2
Masters of Sex has much more on its mind than simply the tumultuous relationship between its two famous central characters. But if it just had those two, it would still be among the best things you could watch on television this summer.
With lead characters this complex, showrunner Michelle Ashford has plenty of material to plumb for episodes to come. Judging by the second season's start, Masters of Sex is just getting down to business.
In Season 2 the issues and tensions remain the same, but perfectly dialed up a notch or two.
For a show about sex and attraction, Masters of Sex is very cerebral, measured, distanced. But so are its characters, who use their intellects to protect their vulnerabilities.
Masters of Sex remains passingly enjoyable, thanks largely to the cast, including Caitlin FitzGerald, Keke Palmer, and Allison Janney, all of whom help to refocus the series on the crucial role of women in sexual and scientific exploration.
After watching the first 2 episodes of this season, I was amazed and gave a 10 on Metacritic. Near to the end, I'm super bored with the series (I'm still on episode 6) because all the subplots and plots are uninteresting. Betty's plot is not only boring but also unecessary. Last year almost all subplots had a reason to be there and were actually interesting. I'm almost giving up on this show.
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SEASON 2
Great idea for a show that could be great, but poor acting and weak plot lines make this difficult to watch. Lizzy Caplan's range is about as strong as Kristen Stewarts. Costumes and sets are great, but not as strong as other period pieces such as Mad Men. The first season was far superior, although that isn't really saying much.
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