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      Season 1 – The Affair

      2014 Drama List
      90% Tomatometer 130 Reviews 87% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings "The Affair" explores the emotional/psychological effects of two affairs. Young diner waitress Alison and her husband, rancher Cole, are struggling -- personally and financially -- in the wake of tragedy. Noah, a settled teacher and would-be novelist, is summering at his in-laws' Hamptons estate with his wife, Helen, and four kids. When Noah meets Alison, they begin an affair. For her, he's a welcome escape; for him, she's a pretty distraction. But, the tryst eventually ends two marriages -- one that was already a bit shaky, the other that was on solid ground. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      Thanks to some smart, creative storytelling and spectacular performances, The Affair is a somber, bewitching exploration of truth and desire.

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      Sally Newall Independent (UK) The Affair feels raw, both sexy and unsexy... but real, in a slick stylised package amped up with an evocative soundtrack. Everything's a contradiction, but I'm warning you, you'll fall for it. Oct 5, 2015 Full Review Gabriel Tate Daily Telegraph (UK) West and Wilson are astonishing, depicting not one but two three-dimensional characters as viewed through their own (as yet unexplained) biases, and sharing the sort of chemistry they don't teach at school. Rated: 4/5 May 21, 2015 Full Review Sam Wollaston Guardian The Affair becomes less and less obvious and more and more interesting as it goes along. May 14, 2015 Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo It's engrossing and it's definitely a case of the story being more than the sum of its parts. Jun 21, 2018 Full Review Ankita Chawla Scroll.in The Affair is the story of an affair in its most intense, psychologically-taxing, emotionally draining, inglorious reality. May 31, 2017 Full Review Euan Ferguson Observer (UK) It's all done with great style and skill, if an understandable frustration in hindsight on behalf of the third party, the viewer, to get at the objective truth. May 29, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Loretta H I loved every season and episode of this show, the actors did a great job portraying the story that was very well written. I've watched all of 5 seasons twice and like any good movie or show I didn't want it to end. I wanted to see the characters grow old such as Cole, Helen and even Sierra. But was left wondering what happened to Noah's and Helen's kids? What happened to Janelle and her son after he got to Princeton? Very good show, well worth bingeing twice, and have happily referred to others. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/23 Full Review Ame L Very well done- turning and twisting Acting was fabulous! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/28/23 Full Review Audience Member This entire series is misogynistic crap. One star for beautiful shots of Montauk and Malibu. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review jackson m For the first 6 episodes it's hit and miss; derivative, yet intriguing at times. Once it adds some exciting elements out of left field it becomes addictive. The his/her narrative can feel obnoxious at times, given the (sometimes) wildly sharp swings between perspectives. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review rosey r Season 1 had me hooked. After watching 5 seasons, I am glad I invested the time into this gripping story-line that had many surprises. I did not like all the characters they introduced. Sometimes I felt it moved in a direction that was not best but overall I enjoyed 90% of the acting and characters. Season 5 had the most surprises and also a few episodes that I disliked the most. It did do a great job of wrapping up the stories of the most important characters. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Catchy storyline. Great acting and great setting. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Episode 1 Aired Oct 12, 2014 101 Noah Solloway escapes the city with his family to an estate on Long Island; waitress Alison Lockhart and her husband struggle to move past a recent tragedy; Noah and Alison meet in a chance encounter. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 19, 2014 102 The Butler estate prepares for the annual summer party; Noah is drawn to Alison, who feels indebted to her mother-in-law. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 26, 2014 103 Noah asks Alison to help him research local culture; Cole takes a stand for his community; Helen takes care of business in Brooklyn. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 2, 2014 104 Noah and Alison grow closer when they take a day trip together to Block Island to spend time away from their families. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 9, 2014 105 As passions flare, Alison and Noah encounter new difficulties at home; Alison's estranged mother visits; Noah is conflicted about Whitney's behavior. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 16, 2014 106 After spending a night out with his friend, Noah learns that there is more to Alison than he knows; Helen wants to make the most of the time in Montauk; Alison and Cole try to keep the Lockharts safe. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 23, 2014 107 The Solloways return to Brooklyn; Cole confronts Alison when things hit close to home; Helen and Noah deal with an unexpected emergency. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 7, 2014 108 Since she is distracted by her business, Helen has Noah represent the family at a literary award ceremony; a chance encounter with Alison and her grandmother leads to an uncomfortable truth. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 14, 2014 109 Noah and Helen have a revelation about their daughter; Alison spirals toward a reckoning after feeling remorseful. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 21, 2014 110 Whitney's disappearance causes Helen to scrutinize Noah's relationship with Alison; Cole searches for answers; Jeffries makes progress with his case. Details

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      Season Info

      Director
      Jeffrey Reiner
      Executive Producer
      Hagai Levi, Sarah Treem, Jeffrey Reiner, Eric Ellis Overmyer
      Network
      Showtime
      Rating
      TV-MA (L|S)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Oct 12, 2014