Fans of the controversial drama series, Nip/Tuck, can expect the show to retain its highly sexual storylines when it returns for another season in the fall.  Creator and executive producer Ryan Murphy told reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour that his show is the most sexual one on the air and will continue on that track, adding that the show is also being cloned in other networks.

“I feel we did things that are now being copied elsewhere, which I take great pride in,” Murpy said.

Nip/Tuck follows the lives of two plastic surgeons, Dr. Christian Troy (Julian McMahon) and Dr. Sean McNamara (Dylan Walsh).   Although the first four seasons were set in Miami, it was revealed in the previous season's finale that the two doctors will be setting up their new clinic in Los Angeles.  Despite the new location, Murphy and the cast members said that the series will continue to push the limits when it comes to depicting sexuality.

“The show is still as sexy as it's ever been,” Murphy said.  “Television is a thing where some doors have to be pushed open and, once those doors are pushed open, other people will follow.  I think our show -- two years, particularly -- we did a lot of very bold things.”

McMahon, whose character is known for pushing sexual boundaries, even expressed dissatisfaction over the show's current tone, claiming that it needs to become even edgier.

“I don't think the show is kinky enough,” McMahon said.  “I've kind of pushed for that kind of stuff consistently … I just want to push things even further.”

Although the Nip/Tuck cast and crew are set on maintaining the sexuality of the show, they may face more heat from the Parents Television Council, a watchdog group that has continuously targeted the show's advertisers with a vigorous campaign.

When asked what he had to say about the group, Murphy replied, “I respectfully say, 'OK, thank you very much,' and I really don't get involved in that.  I don't think that you can.  I think anytime you try to tackle subjects that are adult and somewhat brazen, there are going to be people who are going to say, ‘This should not be on the air, our children should not be watching this.'”


-Lisa Claustro, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
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