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      The Affair (2014)

      Season 1

      The Affair

      130 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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

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      Episodes

      • 1. 101

        Air date: Oct 12, 2014

        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.

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      • 2. 102

        Air date: Oct 19, 2014

        The Butler estate prepares for the annual summer party; Noah is drawn to Alison, who feels indebted to her mother-in-law.

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      • 3. 103

        Air date: Oct 26, 2014

        Noah asks Alison to help him research local culture; Cole takes a stand for his community; Helen takes care of business in Brooklyn.

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      • 4. 104

        Air date: Nov 2, 2014

        Noah and Alison grow closer when they take a day trip together to Block Island to spend time away from their families.

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      • 5. 105

        Air date: Nov 9, 2014

        As passions flare, Alison and Noah encounter new difficulties at home; Alison's estranged mother visits; Noah is conflicted about Whitney's behavior.

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      • 6. 106

        Air date: Nov 16, 2014

        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.

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      • 7. 107

        Air date: Nov 23, 2014

        The Solloways return to Brooklyn; Cole confronts Alison when things hit close to home; Helen and Noah deal with an unexpected emergency.

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      • 8. 108

        Air date: Dec 7, 2014

        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.

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      • 9. 109

        Air date: Dec 14, 2014

        Noah and Helen have a revelation about their daughter; Alison spirals toward a reckoning after feeling remorseful.

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      • 10. 110

        Air date: Dec 21, 2014

        Whitney's disappearance causes Helen to scrutinize Noah's relationship with Alison; Cole searches for answers; Jeffries makes progress with his case.

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      Cast & Crew

      Dominic West
      Ruth Wilson
      Maura Tierney
      Julia Goldani Telles
      Jake Siciliano
      Jadon Sand
      Leya Catlett
      Hagai Levi
      Sarah Treem
      Jeffrey Reiner
      Eric Ellis Overmyer

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      Critic Reviews for The Affair: Season 1

      Audience Reviews for The Affair: Season 1

      • Aug 28, 2023
        Very well done- turning and twisting Acting was fabulous!
      • Apr 01, 2021
        This entire series is misogynistic crap. One star for beautiful shots of Montauk and Malibu.
      • Dec 03, 2020
        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.
      • Aug 18, 2020
        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.
      • Aug 01, 2020
        Catchy storyline. Great acting and great setting.
      • May 16, 2020
        It was a good show, long but goood. The perspective of each other makes it hard to follow the story. But as josh jack said it's a lean in Story not lie back. The crime drama side by side is also nice but it was too little too late like they were waiting for us to be in for S2 to know what really happened. Great actors and great Drama, The choice of time delay bw the cliffhanger and new ep is really weird but it's what makes it unique, they wanted to tell a story and they can tell it however they like. Top notch show especially a uniques one initself.
      • Mar 07, 2020
        The duality of perception is an interesting one that is rather well done and a continuing theme throughout the series. The show is driven by polarity; one minute it is peppered with spicy sex scenes, then switches gear to complex and universal human psychological drives and issues. And issues attract tissues, for the two types of mopping up.
      • Jan 04, 2020
        Such a clever series!
      • Dec 29, 2019
        The Affair puts a magnifying glass on the tug of war between his version vs her version as they both tell the story of an affair to remember.
      • Sep 07, 2019
        Well I have always watched every season & every episode of this series as I have loved it through out. Now started watching season 5 however could not digest the very first episode of season 5 as there was no logic. Noah has 4 kids since beginning through Helen. Alison makes a baby later with her husband Cole & is named Joanie. How is it possible that Joanie has totally grown up & is being played by Anna Piquin as an adult with a partner & 2 Little kids (be it adopted or her own) whereas Noah's kids are still growing and that too Stacy is being showed as a kid hugging her sister Whitney. My all excitement for the new season is gone. I am so unsure whether to continue watching it. At the same time I am so curious to let the "The Affair" team know about this mistake.

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