How to Watch Dying for Sex Online in 4K

If you want to watch Dying for Sex, the Hulu Emmy-nominated comedy drama miniseries starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate, this complete guide covers everything you need — what the show is, who created it, what it is about, where to stream it, and how to watch in full 4K quality with InfinityTV.

What is Dying for Sex?

Dying for Sex is an American comedy drama series written by Liz Meriwether and Kim Rosenstock for Hulu. All eight episodes premiered simultaneously on Hulu on April 4, 2025, and the series is available internationally on Disney+. Dying for Sex was one of the top ten most-streamed series in the United States in the week of its premiere, and it received nine Emmy nominations at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards — including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and individual acting nominations for Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, and Rob Delaney.

The series is loosely based on the real-life experiences of Molly Kochan, a woman who was diagnosed with terminal cancer and made an unconventional decision about how to spend her remaining time.

Who created Dying for Sex?

Liz Meriwether is best known as the creator and showrunner of New Girl (Fox, 2011–2018), one of the most successful multi-camera comedies of the 2010s. Her writing has consistently dealt with questions of female friendship, intimacy, and the comedy of emotional directness. Kim Rosenstock is a writer and producer known for her work on New Girl and for her own stage writing.

Together, Meriwether and Rosenstock adapted Molly Kochan's story into a series that reviewers described as both genuinely funny and emotionally honest in its treatment of terminal illness, female friendship, and what people decide matters when time is limited.

Who stars in Dying for Sex?

• Michelle Williams as Molly — the four-time Academy Award nominee known for Brokeback Mountain, Blue Valentine, My Week with Marilyn, Manchester by the Sea, and Fosse/Verdon. Her Emmy nomination for Dying for Sex reflects the depth of her performance in a role that required both comedy and emotional devastation.
• Jenny Slate as Nikki — Molly's best friend. Slate is known for her work on Saturday Night Live, her Netflix stand-up specials, and her film Obvious Child (2014). Her Emmy nomination for Dying for Sex represents one of the most significant acting recognitions of her career.
• Rob Delaney — the Catastrophe actor and writer in a supporting role. Delaney received an Emmy nomination for his performance.
• Sissy Spacek — the Academy Award-winning actress (Carrie, Coal Miner's Daughter) in a supporting role
• Jay Duplass
• Esco Jouléy
• Kelvin Yu
• David Rasche
• Zack Robidas

What is Dying for Sex about?

Dying for Sex is based loosely on the real experiences of Molly Kochan, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer and, upon receiving her diagnosis, left her husband and embarked on a journey of sexual and personal discovery in the time she had remaining. The series' title is direct: the show is about a woman who, facing death, decides that one of the things she most wants to do with her remaining time is fully explore her own sexuality.

The show is not exploitative or sensationalistic. The cancer is real and the death is coming and the series does not look away from either of those facts. What it finds in Molly's situation is the radical clarifying power of a terminal diagnosis: when the things you have been deferring can no longer be deferred, you learn what you actually want. For Molly, some of what she wants is erotic adventure. But the show is ultimately about friendship — specifically the fierce, honest, sometimes hilarious friendship between Molly (Williams) and her best friend Nikki (Slate) — and about what two people who love each other do when one of them is dying.

Variety described the series as "a defiantly joyful tale of terminal cancer." The Emmy nominations confirm that the critical community responded to both the writing and the performances as work of genuine quality.

Why is Dying for Sex considered Emmy-worthy?

The show's nine Emmy nominations reflect several strengths:

• Michelle Williams' performance. Williams is one of the finest dramatic actresses of her generation, with four Academy Award nominations across a career defined by emotional precision and range. Her work in Dying for Sex combines comedy and grief in a way that critics noted as exceptional even by her standards.
• Jenny Slate's performance. Slate is primarily known as a comedian, but her work in Dying for Sex shows the full range of a performance talent that goes well beyond comedy. Her Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress (or Best Actress in a Limited Series, depending on category) is the highest recognition she has received.
• The writing. Meriwether and Rosenstock's scripts are praised for their tonal balance — the show does not use comedy to avoid the reality of Molly's situation but uses it to make that reality bearable and fully dimensional.
• Rob Delaney's supporting work. Delaney's own Emmy nomination speaks to the quality of the ensemble performance.

The real Molly Kochan

The series is described as loosely based on the real-life experiences of Molly Kochan. Kochan was a real person who was diagnosed with terminal cancer and whose story informed the series. The show is not a documentary biography — it is a dramatised interpretation of themes from her life. The decision to adapt a real person's story requires care, and the show's critical reception suggests that Meriwether and Rosenstock handled that responsibility with sensitivity.

How to watch Dying for Sex in 4K — step by step

1. Open Hulu. Dying for Sex is a Hulu Original series, available on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ internationally.
2. Confirm your subscription. Hulu subscriptions start with the ad-supported tier. For the best picture quality, check whether your plan supports 4K HDR. Hulu's No Ads and Live TV plans offer the best resolution options.
3. Check your internet connection. Streaming in 4K requires a stable connection of at least 25 Mbps. Test your speed before you start.
4. Select a 4K-capable device. Hulu 4K is available on Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, Roku Ultra, Apple TV 4K, Samsung Smart TVs, and LG Smart TVs. Confirm your device supports Hulu 4K.
5. Enable HDR. For the best visual quality, enable HDR in your television's picture settings. This is particularly valuable for the show's warm, intimate visual palette.
6. Use InfinityTV. InfinityTV brings your Hulu content together with InfinityTV's own library of 150,000+ Movies & Series and 22,000+ live TV channels from around the world — one app, everything in one place.
7. All eight episodes are available at once. Dying for Sex was released as a complete series. You can watch at your own pace, or in one extended sitting.

What to watch before or after Dying for Sex

If Dying for Sex's combination of honest emotional writing, female friendship, and dark comedy resonates with you:

• Catastrophe (Amazon Prime Video) — Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan's four-season comedy about an unplanned pregnancy and the relationship that follows. Delaney's best television work alongside Dying for Sex.
• Fleabag (Amazon Prime Video) — Phoebe Waller-Bridge's two-season masterpiece about a chaotic London woman. One of the great comedy-drama performances in recent television.
• I May Destroy You (HBO) — Michaela Coel's 12-episode series about consent, trauma, and recovery. Demanding, original, essential.

For more of the best series streaming right now, see our guide to top series to watch in 2025 and best IPTV for Firestick. Dying for Sex is listed on IMDb and received nine Emmy nominations at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dying for Sex? Dying for Sex is available on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ internationally. You can also access content through InfinityTV, which brings your favourite streaming titles alongside 22,000+ live channels and 150,000+ Movies & Series in one app.

Who created Dying for Sex? Dying for Sex was written and created by Liz Meriwether and Kim Rosenstock. Meriwether is also the creator of New Girl.

Is Dying for Sex based on a true story? Yes. Dying for Sex is loosely based on the real-life experiences of Molly Kochan, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The series is a dramatic interpretation, not a documentary.

How many episodes is Dying for Sex? Dying for Sex consists of eight episodes, all released simultaneously on Hulu on April 4, 2025.

Did Dying for Sex win any Emmy Awards? Dying for Sex received nine Emmy nominations at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and acting nominations for Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, and Rob Delaney. It was one of the most nominated limited series of its year.

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