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Season 3 – 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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Critics Consensus

The Affair adds to its cast of strong characters and deepens the mood, tension, and intrigue, even if the plot sometimes struggles to move forward.

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Shabnaj Chowdhury St. Louis Post-Dispatch Jun 18, 2018
Season 3 muddied the water in several ways, starting and ending with Noah (Dominic West) - the show's most frustrating character. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Jan 5, 2017
The Showtime series has just gotten unnecessarily odd. Go to Full Review Gwen Ihnat AV Club Nov 22, 2016
B-
Even when I don't agree with all of the show's choices, it's a lot of fun to write about, just because there's so much there. And the performances are always spectacular. Go to Full Review Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) Jul 10, 2018
This new season proves that The Affair should have ended last season. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Graham Fuller Culture Trip Jun 23, 2017
3/4
The riveting second half of this episode ushered The Affair into film noir, the director Jeffrey Reiner vividly using eerie deep-focus shots to externalize Noah's dread. Go to Full Review Carissa Pavlica TV Fanatic Jan 22, 2017
4/5
The Affair [Season 3] feels like a completely different series. 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 KOOKLA C @Kookla49 Oct 20, 2024 This series and acting are amazing! See more Junji Ito's G @RT07784604 Apr 2, 2024 Not as good as season 1 and 2. Brendan's acting was good though. See more May 7, 2021 How dare you ruin such a beautiful show like that? Is season 3 developed by new producers? New writers? What is it? I don't care but it's not very fun to watch anymore. Why add this boring French character that brings absolutely nothing to the show? Her presence doesn't make sense cus she just doesn't do anything. I hope season 4 is better than this. See more Graham R @RT33812227 Jul 14, 2019 Just as with season 2, the characters are as unlikable as they've ever been. They continue to make the worst and most absurd choices anyone could make in the situations they're placed in. I can't figure out why I've stuck around through this. Maybe it's because season 4 has good reviews. It's a frustrating show. I find myself interested in it for a minute and then out of it for the next 4, then back in for a minute, etc. Though I hate all the characters in this season, I think I actually like Vick. He might be the only character I've ever liked on this show. Ever. See more Apr 25, 2017 Loved season 1 and 2 and wish it had ended on a high then. Wha a let down season 3 has been See more Read all reviews
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Dominic West

Noah

Ruth Wilson

Alison

Maura Tierney

Helen

Joshua Jackson

Cole

Catalina Sandino Moreno

Luisa León

Omar Metwally

Dr. Vic Ullah

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 20, 2016 301 Noah tries to navigate the challenges of his old life; a new love interest does not overcome a sense of dread. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 27, 2016 302 A request from Noah devastates Helen; Helen and Vik reexamine their relationship; Alison returns to Montauk. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 4, 2016 303 Juliette finds an alluring prospect for Noah; a terrifying event occurs; Noah must fight to make sense of what occurs. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 11, 2016 304 Cole finds himself put into a difficult situation by Alison's return; Alison tries to reconnect with her daughter. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 18, 2016 305 Alison spends a day with Noah on Block Island; a wistful Noah finds his problems returning with a force. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 1, 2017 306 Helen embarks on a journey of troublesome discoveries; Noah tries to repair his relationship with Martin. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 8, 2017 307 Helen helps Noah for a price; Noah's world is hostile; a moment of release has instant ramifications. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 15, 2017 308 Alison has a sobering realization, and ponders the unthinkable; Cole's frustrations reach a boiling point. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 22, 2017 309 Helen's escape to Montauk exacerbates her guilt; Noah's world collapses, and he must process something horrific. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 29, 2017 310 Noah's visit to Paris distracts Juliette; after a chance encounter, Noah gets the possibility of healing a broken relationship. Details

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The Affair — Season 3

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Season Info

Director
Jeffrey Reiner
Executive Producer
Hagai Levi, Sarah Treem, Jeffrey Reiner, Anya Epstein
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA (V|D|L|S)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 20, 2016
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