Dying for Sex
Seen it?2025 | 1 seasons | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved BEEF or Fleabag, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect sex.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After Molly Kochan receives a diagnosis of Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, she leaves her husband and explores the full breadth and complexity of her sexual desires for the first time in her life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television. Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Limited and Anthology Series. Also nominated for 6 Emmys, 1 more Golden Globe and 2 Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 553K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Kim Rosenstock, Elizabeth Meriwether
- Michelle WilliamsMolly Kochan
- Jenny SlateNikki Boyer
- Jay DuplassSteve
- Kelvin YuNoah
- David RascheDr. Pankowitz
- Esco JouléySonya
- Rob DelaneyNeighbor Guy
- Sissy SpacekGail