Masters of Sex
About
A period drama series that chronicles the groundbreaking but controversial work of Dr. William Masters and Virginia Johnson as they study human sexual behaviour in the 1950s and 60s. The show blends scientific discovery with personal drama, exploring shifting social attitudes and the complexities of intimacy, gender, and power.
This series is notable in the Sheeniverse, for diverging from the original source material and telling new stories for these established characters
Michael Sheen's Character
Michael Sheen plays Dr. William Masters as a brilliant but emotionally reserved physician, driven by scientific rigor and a desire to legitimise the study of human sexuality. His portrayal emphasises Masters' clinical detachment, social awkwardness, and gradual emotional evolution through his partnership with Virginia Johnson.