Masters of Sex season 4
Masters of Sex | |
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Season 4 | |
No. of episodes | 10 |
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Original network | Showtime |
Original release | September 11 November 13, 2016 | –
Season chronology | |
The fourth and final season of the American television drama series Masters of Sex premiered on September 11, 2016, and concluded on November 13, 2016, consisting of 10 episodes. Showtime broadcast the fourth season on Sundays at 10:00 pm (ET) in the United States.[1] It was announced on November 30, 2016, that Showtime had cancelled the series.[2]
The series was developed for television by Michelle Ashford and is based on the biography Masters of Sex: The Life and Times of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, the Couple Who Taught America How to Love by Thomas Maier. Masters of Sex tells the story of Dr. William Masters (Michael Sheen) and Virginia Johnson (Lizzy Caplan), two pioneering researchers of human sexuality at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The fourth season takes place in 1968 and 1969.
Cast
Main
- Michael Sheen as Dr. William Masters
- Lizzy Caplan as Virginia Johnson
- Caitlin FitzGerald as Libby Masters
- Annaleigh Ashford as Betty Dimello
Recurring
- Beau Bridges as Barton Scully
- Kevin Christy as Lester Linden
- Nick Clifford as Guy
- Frances Fisher as Edna Eshelman
- Isabelle Fuhrman as Tessa Johnson
- Betty Gilpin as Nancy Leveau
- Danny Jacobs as Bob Drag
- Erin Karpluk as Darleen Connolly
- Jack Laufer as Herb Spleeb
- Jaeden Lieberher as Johnny Masters
- Niecy Nash as Louise Bell
- Kelli O'Hara as Dody Oliver
- Michael O'Keefe as Harry Eshelman
- Alysia Reiner as Anita
- Teddy Sears as Dr. Austin Langham
- Sarah Silverman as Helen
- Jeremy Strong as Art Dreesen
- David Walton as Bram Keller
- Ashley Zukerman as Gary Diebold
Guests
- Judy Greer as Alice Logan
- Andre Royo as Sammy Davis Jr.
Production
The series was renewed for a 12-episode fourth season on August 11, 2015, by Showtime;[3] however, the episode count was later reduced to 10.[4] In June 2016, production began in Los Angeles and several recurring roles for the season were announced, including Niecy Nash, Betty Gilpin,[5] Erin Karpluk,[6] Alysia Reiner, Jeremy Strong, Ashley Zukerman,[7] and David Walton.[8] In July 2016, it was announced that Andre Royo would be playing Sammy Davis Jr. and in August 2016, it was announced that Kelli O'Hara had been cast in a recurring role.[9][10]
Episodes
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | US viewers (millions) |
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37 | 1 | "Freefall" | Colin Bucksey | Michelle Ashford | September 2, 2016(online) September 11, 2016 (Showtime) | 0.518[11] |
38 | 2 | "Inventory" | Jeremy Webb | Steven Levenson | September 18, 2016 | 0.420[12] |
39 | 3 | "The Pleasure Protocol" | Adam Arkin | Ellen Fairey | September 25, 2016 | 0.422[13] |
40 | 4 | "Coats or Keys" | Colin Bucksey | Amy Lippman | October 2, 2016 | 0.525[14] |
41 | 5 | "Outliers" | Eric Galileo Tignini | Esta Spalding | October 9, 2016 | 0.341[15] |
42 | 6 | "Family Only" | Colin Bucksey | Seth Fisher | October 16, 2016 | 0.506[16] |
43 | 7 | "In To Me You See" | Michael Apted | Matthew-Lee Erlbach | October 23, 2016 | 0.486[17] |
44 | 8 | "Topeka" | Julie Anne Robinson | Esta Spalding | October 30, 2016 | 0.393[18] |
45 | 9 | "Night and Day" | Karyn Kusama | Steven Levenson | November 6, 2016 | 0.463[19] |
46 | 10 | "The Eyes of God" | Michael Apted | Michelle Ashford | November 13, 2016 | 0.457[20] |
Reception
The fourth season has received generally positive reviews from critics. It has a Metacritic score of 70 out of 100 based on 5 reviews.[21]
References
- ^ Holloway, Daniel (June 1, 2016). "'Shameless,' 'The Affair,' 'Masters of Sex' Season Premiere Dates Set at Showtime". Variety. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
- ^ Gelman, Vlada (November 30, 2016). "Masters of Sex Is Done at Showtime". TVLine. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (August 11, 2015). "Ray Donovan, Masters of Sex Renewed for Season 4 at Showtime". TVLine. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
- ^ "Masters of Sex". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ^ Stanhope, Kate (June 9, 2016). "'Masters of Sex' Adds Niecy Nash, 'Nurse Jackie's' Betty Gilpin for Season 4". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ^ Gelman, Vlada (June 8, 2016). "Masters of Sex Season 4: Being Erica Star Books Multi-Episode Arc". TVLine. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 17, 2016). "'Masters Of Sex': Alysia Reiner, Jeremy Strong & Ashley Zukerman Join Season 4 Cast". Deadline. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 24, 2016). "'Masters of Sex' Adds David Walton For Season 4". Deadline. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ^ Cavassuto, Maria (July 6, 2016). "TV News Roundup: Andre Royo Joins 'Masters of Sex' Season 4 & More". Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (August 4, 2016). "Masters of Sex Recruits Kelli O'Hara as Masters' Long-Lost Love in Season 4". TVLine. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 13, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.11.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 20, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.18.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 27, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.25.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 4, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.2.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 11, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.9.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 18, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.16.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 25, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.23.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 1, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.30.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 8, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.6.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 15, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.13.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ "Masters of Sex - Season 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 12, 2016.