Why YOU should be watching Masters of Sex right now.

Let's face it. Sex is everywhere and yet as a society we're told to be both prudish and sexually bold so when a show like "Masters of Sex" comes along I think that a lot of people switch off to the idea automatically because of the sexual undercurrent and mature themes within the show. This, however, is ridiculous. I've written a few quick paragraphs in the hopes of persuading you to watch Masters of Sex because I'm now three episodes in and I'm finding it to be pretty awesome and I'm not the only one who thinks so. Though only three/four episodes into their first season, the show has been renewed for a second season set to air in 2014.

One of the most interesting things about this show is that it's based on a true story. 
I'm very interested in psychology and sex/sexuality is such a huge part of 'human nature' and a huge part of human psychology. I've no shame in saying that, in a scientific manner first and foremost, the show and the core subject are of interest to me. Lizzy Caplan and other characters within the show provide an unabashed opinion on sexuality and the show explores sexuality in an open, candid manner as sex should be discussed. Though sex is the focus of the show, it isn't being glamorised. It's all actually done in a fairly tasteful and realistic manner. It's presented to you, at least in the first three episodes I've seen thus far, as something normal and natural.

The show appears to meaningfully explore the relevant contemporary ideas of sexism and gender expectations, depicting women from different social standings. In fact Virginia Johnson, as depicted by Lizzy Caplan, is perhaps one of the strongest new characters on TV I've seen in some time. In the show she has an equal amount of story line as Masters himself. She commands our attention and our respect. All of the characters portrayed thus far have flaws; they are all written in a very human manner. The two protagonists, Virginia and Masters, are depicted in a masterful way. The tension between the two of them feels very genuine.

This show is relatable whilst touching on topics that still seem, to some, as something slightly taboo and opens them up to make us pause and think on them. I'm in the third episode and the episode, as I write this, addresses homosexuality and others view homosexuality. It addresses the stigma that the queer community faced and, unfortunately, still face to this day.

Can we, for just a second, appreciate how wonderfully witty the show logo is?
It is, of course, all about perception of sexuality.
Brilliant, just brilliant...