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Dying for Sex

Dying for Sex is an American comedy-drama limited series inspired by the real-life experiences of Molly Kochan and the Wondery podcast she co-created with Nikki Boyer.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dying for Sex is an American comedy-drama limited series inspired by the real-life experiences of Molly Kochan and the Wondery podcast she co-created with Nikki Boyer. The series follows a woman with stage IV metastatic breast cancer who leaves her husband and explores her sexuality, with support from her best friend. It premiered on April 4, 2025, on FX on Hulu.

Premise

The series follows Molly Kochan after she is diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. She decides to leave her husband to explore her sexuality, with her best friend Nikki staying by her side through the experience.

Cast and characters

Michelle Williams stars as Molly Kochan, and Jenny Slate portrays her best friend Nikki Boyer. The supporting cast includes Rob Delaney, Jay Duplass, Kelvin Yu, Sissy Spacek, David Rasche, Esco Jouléy, and Zack Robidas.

Production and release

The series was created by Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether. It was developed as a limited series for FX and Hulu, and premiered in full on April 4, 2025, with eight episodes. The series is available to Canadian viewers through Disney+ in many regions where FX content is carried on the service.

Source material

The series is inspired by the Wondery podcast Dying for Sex, created by Molly Kochan and Nikki Boyer. The podcast drew from Kochan's real-life experiences after her cancer diagnosis.

Key facts

  • The series is based on the true story of Molly Kochan and her podcast of the same name.
  • Michelle Williams stars as Molly, with Jenny Slate as her best friend Nikki.
  • The plot centers on Molly after a diagnosis of stage IV metastatic breast cancer.
  • The series premiered on April 4, 2025, as an eight-part limited series.
  • It was created by Elizabeth Meriwether and Kim Rosenstock.
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Canadian context

The series is available to Canadian viewers through Disney+ in many regions where FX content is carried on the service.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dying for Sex?
It is an American comedy-drama limited series based on the real-life experiences of Molly Kochan.
When did Dying for Sex premiere?
It premiered on April 4, 2025.
Who stars in Dying for Sex?
Michelle Williams stars as Molly Kochan, and Jenny Slate plays her best friend Nikki Boyer.
What is the series about?
It follows a woman with stage IV metastatic breast cancer who leaves her husband and explores her sexuality with her best friend’s support.
What is Dying for Sex based on?
It is inspired by the Wondery podcast Dying for Sex, created by Molly Kochan and Nikki Boyer.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dying_for_Sex
    Supports: Basic identification as an American comedy-drama miniseries, cast, and inspiration from Molly Kochan's experiences.
  2. Disney+ — https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-423f6320-b55b-453b-a85f-dea05bd495d9
    Supports: Premise, creators, starring cast, and 2025 release information.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/dying_for_sex
    Supports: Limited series format, creators, rating, genre, network, and release date.
  4. Metacritic — https://www.metacritic.com/tv/dying_for_sex/
    Supports: Limited-series status, creators, and premiere date.
  5. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/arts/television/dying-for-sex-review.html
    Supports: True-story basis, plot details, and adaptation from the podcast.
  6. Time — https://time.com/7274388/dying-for-sex-true-story/
    Supports: Molly Kochan's real-life story, podcast origins, and her death in 2019.