Masters of Sex

If you want a drama that takes its characters as seriously as its plot, Masters of Sex is available on Crave right now. Every one of its 4 seasons holds up. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Michael Sheen sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Crave and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Masters of Sex is worth clearing space for. Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — Masters of Sex earns every emotional beat it goes for. 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. Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. 4 seasons (2013–2016) gave the story room most shows never get. What elevates Masters of Sex is a refusal to let any character off the hook too easily. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Masters of Sex is what you recommend to people who say they do not really watch much. Viewers who responded to Lessons in Chemistry will find a lot to like here too. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Michael Sheen anchors a cast that never overplays its hand. The kind of drama that stays with you well after the finale.

Masters of Sex was cancelled in 2016, created by Michelle Ashford — and 4 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.