Masters of Sex

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Season 1
  • Network: SHOWTIME
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 29, 2013
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 278 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 237 out of 278
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 278
  3. Negative: 28 out of 278
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  1. bobbyj22
    Sep 21, 2014
    5
    It is a great idea of a show, but weak acting is the biggest problem. Sheen is adequate, but Caplan is difficult to watch as she is either trying too hard to be "sultry" or ends up coming off as manic during one of her tantrums. Season 1 plot lines are far stronger than season 2. Overall it is mildly entertaining, but Caplan was a poor casting choice. Caitlin FitzGerald and AnnaleighIt is a great idea of a show, but weak acting is the biggest problem. Sheen is adequate, but Caplan is difficult to watch as she is either trying too hard to be "sultry" or ends up coming off as manic during one of her tantrums. Season 1 plot lines are far stronger than season 2. Overall it is mildly entertaining, but Caplan was a poor casting choice. Caitlin FitzGerald and Annaleigh Ashford are the two supporting actors that are holding up the show.… Expand
  2. Raven25
    Sep 20, 2014
    5
    What starts as a reasonably thought provoking series on a taboo subject even by today's standards quickly turns into feminist propaganda that is rammed down our throats. The acting is solid, the show is well directed and produced, around 3/4 of the season has a good plot but this is quickly ruined by the 'subtext'.
  3. XavierBlaq
    Dec 26, 2013
    5
    Certainly not a terrible series, especially with its boldness and the various emotional conflicts the series explores, but definitely overrated. Personally, I found the actors somewhat unbelievable in their roles, and that at times it is severely underacted. Though less may be more, zero is still zero. Nonetheless, I do not think it is as awful as I have seen some call it, and it isCertainly not a terrible series, especially with its boldness and the various emotional conflicts the series explores, but definitely overrated. Personally, I found the actors somewhat unbelievable in their roles, and that at times it is severely underacted. Though less may be more, zero is still zero. Nonetheless, I do not think it is as awful as I have seen some call it, and it is nice to see a show with no fear towards the still controversial topics it addresses. If only it was just slightly better at doing this, I would probably love it.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best TV Season of 2013
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#38 Most Discussed TV Season of 2013
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#6 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Melissa Maerz
    Oct 16, 2013
    91
    It's a smart show that plays dumb at first, just to get your attention. Masters may not yet be as groundbreaking as the true drama that inspired it. But like Betty, it knows how to fake it until things get real.
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  2. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Emily Nussbaum
    Oct 3, 2013
    80
    The dialogue isn’t always subtle, but it’s often sharp.
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  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Sep 30, 2013
    80
    Masters of Sex is an intelligent, assured drama that gets better and better as it goes along.
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