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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About Masters of Sex
Masters of Sex chronicles the improbable journey of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, real-life pioneers who revolutionized the study of human sexuality. From their humble beginnings in a Midwestern teaching hospital, their groundbreaking research propelled them to national fame, gracing the cover of Time magazine and landing them on the couch of Johnny Carson. William Masters, a brilliant but emotionally detached scientist, partners with Virginia Johnson, a forward-thinking single mother. The series vividly portrays their unconventional lives, their evolving romance, and their unexpected impact on popular culture. Watch how they navigate professional hurdles, societal scrutiny, and the intimate complexities of their own relationship, as they uncover the secrets of desire and intimacy.
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Released
September 29, 2013
Creator
Michelle Ashford
Cast
Michael Sheen, Lizzy Caplan, Caitlin FitzGerald, Annaleigh Ashford
Genre
Drama