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Season 2 – The Affair

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"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.
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The Affair — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

The Affair shifts its emphasis in season two, moving psychological drama to the foreground and expanding the show's central crime story to include two new points of view.

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Gabriel Tate The Times (UK) Oct 17, 2018
4/5
Its central gimmick of juxtaposing the conflicting, unreliable recollections of the illicit lovers Noah (Dominic West) and Alison (Ruth Wilson) spiralled into incoherence. Go to Full Review Melinda Houston Sydney Morning Herald Jun 14, 2017
3.5/5
The cast is tremendous, particularly Ruth Wilson as Alison, and its thoughtful investigation of the rippling shockwaves from an extramarital affair is compelling. Go to Full Review Sally Newall Independent (UK) Oct 30, 2015
The Showtime drama is nailing the tricky second season. Go to Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo Jun 21, 2018
We weren't sure we were going to be as interested in the story this time around, but it turns out, when you make the focus the characters and not all the salacious subplots, the experience of following along becomes much more rewarding. Go to Full Review Joelle Renstrom Bust Magazine Aug 11, 2017
The Affair: A celebration of white male privilege in the literary world. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Connor S @CWSutherland Aug 21, 2026 Show is AWESOME and legit gives you a pit in your stomach at times. See more Candy J @RT51231407 Jul 2, 2025 The only television series I've watched more than once. You'll find something new every time you watch an episode. Gripping drama that constantly sways your opinion of what you think you know. See more KOOKLA C @Kookla49 Oct 20, 2024 This series I started and took me one episode to get lost into an amazing new series! WATCH it. the acting is fantastic! See more Graham R @RT33812227 Jul 8, 2019 This show is unbearably frustrating. Let me summarize the episodes for you without spoilers. He gets angry with her. She gets angry with him. He can't ever react or say the right things and so she blows up. She flakes on him, he freaks out. They forgive each other for 5 minutes before the next rinse-and-repeat. They are as dysfunctional as they are unlikable. In fact, there isn't a single likable character on this show and I'm constantly wondering if it's intentional. See more claire w @RT60499102 Dec 10, 2017 Omg this is the best season so intriguing now you get to see the real depths of each storyline. I was hooked! See more Feb 12, 2017 I've watched this show from the start but I have to say season 3 is boring and awful. I fast forwarded through most all episodes. Don't feel any spark between the two characters nothing surprising just boring. I hope the writers do better or I won't be watching another season. See more Read all reviews
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Dominic West

Noah

Ruth Wilson

Alison

Maura Tierney

Helen

Joshua Jackson

Cole

Josh Stamberg

Max Cadman

Julia Goldani Telles

Whitney Solloway

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 4, 2015 201 Noah and Helen try to have an amicable divorce, but inescapable conflict is revealed; Helen experiences surprising developments. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 11, 2015 202 Alison's summer is interrupted; concerns arise over Cole's lifestyle. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 18, 2015 203 There are serious consequences of Noah's love; Alison learns a truth. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 25, 2015 204 Pressures in Helen's life mount; Noah and Alison face a dire setback from a court order. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 1, 2015 205 Alison is thrown by an unpleasant shift in behavior from her Hudson Valley hosts; Cole rejects Scotty's plan to make money for the family; Scotty catches Cole in a situation best kept secret. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 8, 2015 206 Helen makes a long-overdue decision after a medical emergency; there is a shift in Noah and Alison's relationship. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 15, 2015 207 Alison's mother raises concerns; Alison confronts Noah about his book; Cole lashes out at Luisa, and becomes further alienated from his family. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 22, 2015 208 Helen is surprised to view Noah in a new role on the campus where they met; Noah is in danger of spinning out of control. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 29, 2015 209 Alison endures a momentous solo journey; Helen receives unexpected attention from an exasperating source; Noah faces a reckoning; Cole is pushed to the edge. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 6, 2015 210 Noah wrestles with essential questions; Alison has doubts about a recent ambition; renewed interactions with the Lockhart brothers force Alison to face a distressing possibility. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 13, 2015 211 Cole and Luisa take a serious step forward; Noah is rattled by a series of revelations; Alison makes a decision. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 20, 2015 212 A dispute between Cole and Scotty is followed by tragedy; a turn in Noah's trial results in a shocking event. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden, Jeffrey Reiner, Laura Innes, Michael Slovis, Scott Winant
Executive Producer
Hagai Levi, Sarah Treem, Jeffrey Reiner, Anya Epstein
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA (L|S)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 4, 2015
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