Masters Of Sex: 8 Things To Be Excited About In Season 3

8. Rise To Fame And The Sexual Revolution

The show will spring viewers into the heart of the swinging sixties. Masters of Sex will find itself at the height of historical drama, including the Kennedys, social rights movements and of course the sexual revolution.

The president's infamous infidelity mirrors Masters and Johnson's ongoing affair. Also, the president's role as an important political figure shows similarity with Masters and Johnson's importance in the field of science.

The paper Masters and Johnson released was a sellout in bookshops across America and they instantly rose to fame. The new season will definitely focus around how each of them copes and how this affected their lengthy affair.

The 60s also marked the introduction of the pill to America, as well as numerous feminist groups and LGBT groups that helped bring sex out into the open.

Whilst the drama will be more interesting that last season, it will also probably make critics see comparisons to shows like Mad Men, which is set at the same time.