Dying for Sex

I don't know what I expected when I pressed play on Dying for Sex. Maybe something raunchy as hell. Maybe something extremely depressing. But I wasn't prepared for was how this series would crawl under my skin and just... stay there.

Molly isn't a character. She's a woman unraveling in real time. Her body's failing, and no one knows what to do with that. Not her husband, not her doctors, not even herself. So she does the thing she does best, she makes meaning out of chaos. She dives headfirst into sex, story and sensation. She's doing anything that feels like life while she still has it.

Yeah, this series definitely have it's funny moments. Some parts made me laugh out loud in fact. But the other parts? The other parts felt like being punched in the chest while smiling because underneath Molly's wild stories is a loneliness so sharp it bleeds.

What broke me most wasn't even the diagnosis. It was the friendship. Molly and Nikki. The way they held each other through the fear, the dark jokes, the quiet knowing. It reminded me how love can be both the thing that saves you and the thing that makes the goodbye all the more unbearable.

This show doesn't give you answers. It just hands you the pain, and asks you to feel it.

A really beautiful and well written series.

I saw a trailer for this tonight and immediately went to Disney to start it - except I could not stop. Turning it off was not an option, I was swept away, fully immersed. Dying fr Sex was awkward and honest, hilarious and kinky, and the most achingly, beautiful portrayal of friendship, self-discovery, healing, and dying that I have ever seen. I could not tear my eyes or my heart away from this series. The moments between women, nonbinary, and LGBTQ+ characters were poignant, intimate, and soul-crushingly beautiful - whether they were in storerooms, hospital rooms, or bathrooms. The complexity of relationships, the absolute and total respect for boundaries, the raw and unflinchingly honest portrayals... ugh. This show had me sobbing and smiling in equal measure - the story will stay with me. I'm just blown away.

And it would not be such a smashing success without the incredible performances, namely Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, Esco Jouley, Rob Delaney, and Kelvin Yu. Wow. Williams is always incredible and this was among her best work. And Slate - I love her, she shined so bright in this. They all did.

The cinematography and directing, the lighting and music - everything about this was gorgeous, intentional and meaningful. WOW!

Just a fantastic limited series. I will absolutely watch this again.

Dying for Sex is a comedy drama miniseries for FX on Hulu. It stars Michelle Williams and is based on the podcast series of the same name by Wondery and Nikki Boye

Dying for Sex is an 8-part limited series on FX, based on the real-life experiences of Molly Kochan, who documented her journey with terminal cancer and sexual exploration in a podcast. The show follows Molly (played by Michelle Williams), a woman diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer, who decides to leave her husband Steve (Jay Duplass) to explore her long-suppressed sexual desires. Supported by her best friend Nikki (Jenny Slate), Molly embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, navigating the complexities of mortality and intimacy.

The acting in "Dying for Sex" is superb, with Michelle Williams delivering a career-best performance as Molly. Her portrayal is both poignant and humorous, capturing the nuances of a woman reclaiming her life in the face of death. Jenny Slate shines as Nikki, providing a strong supporting role that highlights the depth of their friendship. The ensemble cast, including Jay Duplass, Rob Delaney, and Sissy Spacek, adds depth and complexity to the narrative, ensuring that each character feels fully realized and relatable

The direction by writers Elizabeth Meriwether and Kim Rosenstock is commendable for balancing humor and pathos effectively. While the early episodes may feel a bit rushed, the series builds towards a powerful conclusion that is both emotionally resonant and thought-provoking. The use of the French term "la petite mort" to describe both orgasm and emotional death adds a layer of depth to Molly's journey, symbolizing her reclamation of her body and self

The series explores themes of mortality, desire, and empowerment, intertwining them in a way that is both humorous and profound. Show also explore various coping mechanisms people use when dealing with mortality, such as humor, denial, and acceptance. Molly's journey offers a nuanced portrayal of how individuals navigate these complex emotions. It challenges the conventional view of death and sex as opposites, instead highlighting their intrinsic connection as fundamental aspects of human biology. The show encourages viewers to live life to the fullest, embracing every moment with passion and purpose

Dying for Sex is a remarkable series that transcends its provocative premise to deliver a deeply moving exploration of life, love, and mortality. With outstanding performances and thoughtful direction, it challenges us to confront their own fears and desires, ultimately reminding us to cherish every moment. While it may not be an easy watch, especially in its emotional final episodes, it is a journey well worth taking for its profound insights into the human experience.

Some shows are best for watching alone in a binge, and being completely devastated by the end of it. This is one of those shows. It's a funny show, but it's so so heavy. There are quite a few troupes and unrealistic TV things (person of color that's basically her fairy godmother, hot stranger that's her neighbor, and apparently she has the best health insurance in America despite not being wealthy), but the core ideas of the show feel so true. So many devastating truths are beautifully explored in nuance and with a rawness that's rarely seen on TV. We might never move past our trauma. Our trauma is part of who we are. We long for intimacy with another human being but we are so scared of it. It might just take death for us to face our truths. The performances are excellent.

I will have to start this review by saying I'm a nurse for a Cancer Institute. I work specifically with patients as the survivorship and sexual health nurse. Sexual health is often dismissed. To see this show explore all the needs of a patient especially a stage IV survivor was extremely refreshing. Most of the reviews I have seen said this was not tasteful well unfortunately cancer is not. We strive to not only take care of the patient, but also the caregivers. I will have to say I knew going into this show, I would be quite biased as I'm a huge fan of New Girl. I love the contrast between comic relief, and the intense moments. I've lost many patients over the years, but when I lost my mom it was completely different. This show was true to real life and being able to see Molly and Nikki grow and learn peace is something we will all have to do. This is a beautiful take on past, present, future, but mostly learning to be in the moment. I hope everyone will watch this with an open mind and a loving spirit. Thank you all who worked on this and brought it to the forefront of many conversations.