Masters of Sex, Ep. 1.11: “Phallic Victories” punctuated with incisive acting and writing flourishes
Masters of Sex, Season 1, Episode 11: “Phallic Victories”
Written by Amy Lippman
Directed by Phil Abraham
Airs Sundays at 9pm Et on Showtime
As the first season of Masters of Sex draws to a close, it’s worth taking stock of the series’ considerable contribution to the televisual landscape, even for those among us (myself included) who feel as though the writing could stand to be more focused. First and foremost, it’s finally given Lizzy Caplan the post-Party Down showcase she so richly deserved, a fact that bears reminding in the wake of the refreshingly Virginia-centric “Phallic Victories.” It bolsters the meager ranks of dramatic series that don’t rely on absurdly heightened stakes – think Mad Men or The Good Wife – though it will need a little retooling to reach those series’ heights. Most of all, though, it was introduced comprehensive notions of patriarchal control and gender conflict...
Written by Amy Lippman
Directed by Phil Abraham
Airs Sundays at 9pm Et on Showtime
As the first season of Masters of Sex draws to a close, it’s worth taking stock of the series’ considerable contribution to the televisual landscape, even for those among us (myself included) who feel as though the writing could stand to be more focused. First and foremost, it’s finally given Lizzy Caplan the post-Party Down showcase she so richly deserved, a fact that bears reminding in the wake of the refreshingly Virginia-centric “Phallic Victories.” It bolsters the meager ranks of dramatic series that don’t rely on absurdly heightened stakes – think Mad Men or The Good Wife – though it will need a little retooling to reach those series’ heights. Most of all, though, it was introduced comprehensive notions of patriarchal control and gender conflict...
- 12/10/2013
- by Simon Howell
- SoundOnSight
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