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The Affair

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Universal acclaim based on 58 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 23 Ratings

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The Affair

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SHOWTIME | Release Date: October 12, 2014

Summary: The series focuses on Hamptons waitress Alison (Ruth Wilson) as she tries to recover from a personal tragedy while her husband Cole (Joshua Jackson) struggles to keep the family ranch and their marriage together. The ramifications of Allison's affair with Noah (Dominic West), a New York City teacher married to his childhood sweetheartThe series focuses on Hamptons waitress Alison (Ruth Wilson) as she tries to recover from a personal tragedy while her husband Cole (Joshua Jackson) struggles to keep the family ranch and their marriage together. The ramifications of Allison's affair with Noah (Dominic West), a New York City teacher married to his childhood sweetheart (Maura Tierney), is explored from each person's perspective.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama

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S5:E11. 511
Air Date: November 3, 2019
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S5:E11. 511
Air Date: November 3, 2019
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S5:E10. Episode 510
Air Date: October 27, 2019

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Metascore

81

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Critic Reviews

100

Newsday

Verne Gay

Nov 16, 2016

Season 3 Review: Dark and thrilling, The Affair returns with a huge wallop--and glorious French star Irène Jacob is in the house. Read full review

91

Entertainment Weekly

Melissa Maerz

Sep 30, 2015

Season 2 Review: The moment we glimpse Helen’s inner life, she becomes the most fascinating character on a show that’s full of them.... When a friend asks if she knew that Noah was cheating, there are unspoken questions there: How would I know if it happened to me? And if I didn’t know, how could I move on? The fact that viewers are asking the same questions only makes this season more compelling to watch. Read full review

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Oct 10, 2014

Season 1 Review: As unnerving as it is erotic, The Affair promises to be a show to remember. Read full review

80

New York Daily News

David Hinckley

Oct 10, 2014

Season 1 Review: The Affair looks to be a bit more cerebral than some of Showtime’s other star shows. That makes it no less compelling. Read full review

80

The Oregonian

Kristi Turnquist

Oct 1, 2015

Season 2 Review: Season 2 improves on Season 1 by broadening the story to give us the points of view of the wronged spouses, Noah's wife, Helen (Maura Tierney,) and Alison's husband, Cole (Joshua Jackson.) Tierney and Jackson are both so good, they left us wanting more in Season 1, and it's great to see their characters do some well-justified venting. Read full review

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We Got This Covered

Joseph Falcone

Nov 21, 2016

Season 3 Review: Fueled by a bevy of strong central performances led by the always impeccable Dominic West, consistently clever writing, and Marcelo Zarvos’ deft musical accompaniment, The Affair continues to defy expectations with a fervent third outing. Read full review

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Collider Allison Keene

Nov 16, 2016

Season 3 Review: Getting meta and representing a debate happening outside of the show within it is never a good idea, and it’s one of the many scenes that makes The Affair’s new season exceptionally stuffy at times. Read full review

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ursulagudz

Nov 4, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love it. Never a full moment. Season 3 was a bit boring compared to the other seasons.… Expand

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truerock

Sep 22, 2019

If you described "The Affair" to me - I would assume I wouldn't particularly care for it. If you gave me plot summaries of the episodes, I would not find them particularly interesting. To me, the characters are generally unlikable. Every time a new season of this series comes around, IIf you described "The Affair" to me - I would assume I wouldn't particularly care for it. If you gave me plot summaries of the episodes, I would not find them particularly interesting. To me, the characters are generally unlikable. Every time a new season of this series comes around, I think I am probably not going to like it so much as I did previously. Nevertheless, I find that there are episodes or parts of episodes that just blow me away. In my opinion, this is one of the best series I have experienced.

The acting, directing, editing and writing at times are absolutely superb.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

81

Series Overview
Season 5

77
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: August 25, 2019
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  S5:E11. 511
  Air Date: November 3, 2019
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  S5:E11. 511
  Air Date: November 3, 2019
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  S5:E10. Episode 510
  Air Date: October 27, 2019
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  S5:E9. 509
  Air Date: October 20, 2019
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  S5:E9. 509
  Air Date: October 20, 2019
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  S5:E8. 508
  Air Date: October 13, 2019
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  S5:E7. 507
  Air Date: October 6, 2019
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  S5:E6. 506
  Air Date: September 29, 2019
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  S5:E5. 505
  Air Date: September 22, 2019
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  S5:E4. 504
  Air Date: September 15, 2019
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  S5:E3. 503
  Air Date: September 8, 2019
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  S5:E2. 502
  Air Date: September 1, 2019
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  S5:E1. 501
  Air Date: August 25, 2019
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 17, 2018
Season 3

72
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 20, 2016
Season 2

78
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 4, 2015
Season 1

85
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 12, 2014