Masters of Sex: Season 1, Episode 8 “Love and Marriage” (B+)
It’s hard to get a read on the men on this show, since sometimes it seems like they’re very devoted to their female companions, while it becomes abundantly clear at others that they’re just thinking about themselves. Bill encouraging Virginia to take classes with Dr. DePaul in pursuit of her degree and then going behind her back to Dr. DePaul to ask her to discourage her from doing so is a perfect example, and unfortunately Dr. DePaul thinks more about business transactions than emotional ones. The fact that she is professionally impressed by Virginia despite her personal hatred for her makes her decision all the more impactful. Margaret and Scully meeting while Margaret was trying to pick up Dale, who was actually waiting for her husband, led to some harsh truths being uttered. Scully lying to his wife about the nature of his extramarital affairs demonstrated his shame, and Dale’s objections to the aversion therapy he is looking to start underline just how much Scully wants to change himself, if only for the sake of his best friend who wants to be more than just that to him. Ethan and Austin going jewelry-shopping together was amusing, and it’s fitting that Ethan’s quick proposal didn’t even happen, and that Vivian accepted before he even got the chance to pop the question because he gave her too many clues. Libby’s dalliance with her handyman was understandable and sweet, but, as usual, the times prove tough, and, once again, it looks like this show’s number one optimistic punching bag is going to be going through the rigors of pregnancy and all that it entails once again.
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