Masters of Sex

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Season 2
  • Network: SHOWTIME
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 29, 2013
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 123 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 123
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 123
  3. Negative: 20 out of 123
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  1. ZeroNihilism
    Sep 23, 2014
    0
    The majority of the interweb is dedicated to lascivious appetites. There is no good justification to waste prime time-slots on their vile frippery, masters of lewd.
  2. Juju2015
    Aug 25, 2014
    1
    Very much liked season one. Season 2, however is utterly tiresome. The main characters are leaden and tedious, grubby even. Continually entertained by the x Mrs. Pretzel King. She provides joy.
  3. imhellspawn1
    Jul 25, 2014
    0
    i really enjoyed the first season but the second season is starting to bore me season 1 was a whole bunch enertaining but now that season 2 has started i have lost interest in the show
  4. baoboa
    Dec 15, 2014
    0
    A show with the word sex in the title!? OOOOOOH! How progressive and comprehensive!! Not. Boring, dumbed down "entertainment" for boring dumbed down people...
  5. bobbyj22
    Sep 21, 2014
    3
    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.
  6. Raven25
    Sep 20, 2014
    0
    I thought the first season was ok and had an innovative idea. The second season takes everything that is bad from the first (ramming feminism down our throats) and takes little to nothing good from the first season - the general exploration of human sexuality - I also note the acting has gone down a notch. How should they improve? Easy, don't take away the feminist driven agenda, justI thought the first season was ok and had an innovative idea. The second season takes everything that is bad from the first (ramming feminism down our throats) and takes little to nothing good from the first season - the general exploration of human sexuality - I also note the acting has gone down a notch. How should they improve? Easy, don't take away the feminist driven agenda, just challenge it with something thats a little better than a straw-man. The show has stopped being intellectually stimulating because of this. I won't be watching seasson 3.… Expand
  7. droper666
    Jul 22, 2014
    7
    This show is okay, but it is well done and deserves credit for being able to get so many fans given the science of sex theme and what on paper seems like the most boring people on earth, researchers, still being interesting. I wish them success but they really are going to have to push it in order to keep it interesting.
  8. emperorpenguin
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    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 performanceActing-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.… Expand
  9. SamB
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    One of the finest shows on television today. It's broader focus this season has somehow managed to improve upon an already outstanding first season. All around wonderful performances and truly great writing are just two of this shows many attributes.
  10. Duke_Challenger
    Jul 18, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything about the show seemed well done. My only grievance is with the character of Masters. He is completely unlikeable and is a freak. The conversation at the end of the episode where the two officially begin their affair is so messed up. It makes no sense why Virginia would want to do this with the way he spoke.… Expand
  11. HometownHero
    Jul 4, 2015
    10
    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.
  12. ViniciusPaiva
    Sep 26, 2014
    6
    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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#7 Best TV Season of 2014
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#63 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Denver Post
    Reviewed by: Joanne Ostrow
    Jul 14, 2014
    100
    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.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Jul 14, 2014
    80
    In Season 2 the issues and tensions remain the same, but perfectly dialed up a notch or two.
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  3. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Jul 11, 2014
    100
    Masters of Sex is better than ever.
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