Masters of Sex: Season 1, Episode 12 “Manhigh” (B-)
Some of the events in this episode are certainly momentous and sure to have permanent consequences, but there was something about the hour that didn’t feel as authentic or powerful as the initial episodes of this season did. At least Bill wasn’t hallucinating Virginia talking to him all the time, but he did manage to forget just how far from ready the world was for what he wanted to share with them. The results of his martini-assisted presentation were disastrous, and getting fired and having the locks to his office changed were bitter punishments. It’s a good thing that Virginia wasn’t credited with being at the forefront of the study, though most of the men who saw the film of Jane thought that she was its star. Libby having the baby at another hospital was fitting considering Bill’s newly soured relationship with his former workplace. Hopefully getting to be a father will prove a positive distraction for Bill, who could use the time off to become a nicer and more appreciative person. While working with Dr. DePaul won’t be easy, Virginia seems to have her own best interests in mind, and I assume that won’t include either moving to California or accepting Ethan’s proposal. It’s good to see that Margaret supports her husband in the best way that she can, and let’s hope that Bill’s lone selfless act, pretending that Scully knew nothing of his study, enables him to be able to stay in a good position and achieve more personal happiness. Most of this season was great, and I hope that season two captures the energy of the majority of the episodes rather than these lackluster final two hours.
Season grade: B+
Season MVP: Caitlin Fitzgerald as Libby
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