Masters of Sex season 4 explained

Season Number:	4
Bgcolour:	A7BA9A
Num Episodes:	10
Network:	Showtime
Prev Season:	Season 3
Episode List:	List of Masters of Sex episodes

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] On November 30, 2016, shortly after the season ended, Showtime announced that the series had been cancelled.^[2]

The series was developed for television by Michelle Ashford and is based on the biography 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

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

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.^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: ‘Shameless,’ ‘The Affair,’ ‘Masters of Sex’ Season Premiere Dates Set at Showtime . Variety . Daniel . Holloway . June 1, 2016 . June 1, 2016.
2. Web site: Masters of Sex Is Done at Showtime . TVLine . Vlada . Gelman . November 30, 2016 . November 30, 2016.
3. Web site: Ray Donovan, Masters of Sex Renewed for Season 4 at Showtime . TVLine . Michael . Ausiello . August 11, 2015 . August 11, 2015.
4. Web site: Masters of Sex . The Futon Critic . October 6, 2016.
5. Web site: 'Masters of Sex' Adds Niecy Nash, 'Nurse Jackie's' Betty Gilpin for Season 4 . The Hollywood Reporter . Kate . Stanhope . June 9, 2016 . August 1, 2016.
6. Web site: Masters of Sex Season 4: Being Erica Star Books Multi-Episode Arc . TVLine . Vlada . Gelman . June 8, 2016 . August 1, 2016.
7. Web site: ‘Masters Of Sex’: Alysia Reiner, Jeremy Strong & Ashley Zukerman Join Season 4 Cast . Deadline . Denise . Petski . June 17, 2016 . August 1, 2016.
8. Web site: ‘Masters of Sex’ Adds David Walton For Season 4 . Deadline . Nellie . Andreeva . June 24, 2016 . August 1, 2016.
9. Web site: TV News Roundup: Andre Royo Joins ‘Masters of Sex’ Season 4 & More . Variety . Maria . Cavassuto . July 6, 2016 . August 4, 2016.
10. Web site: Masters of Sex Recruits Kelli O'Hara as Masters' Long-Lost Love in Season 4 . TVLine . Michael . Ausiello . August 4, 2016 . August 4, 2016.
11. Web site: Masters of Sex - Season 4 Reviews . Metacritic . September 12, 2016.