The Affair explores the emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah Solloway and Alison Lockhart after the two meet in the resort town of Montauk in Long Island. Noah is a New York City schoolteacher with one novel published (book entitled A Person who Visits a Place) and he is struggling to write a second book. He is happily married with four children, but resents his dependence on his wealthy father-in-law. Alison is a young waitress trying to piece her life and marriage back together in the wake of the tragic death of her child. The story of the affair is told separately, complete with distinct memory biases, from the male and female perspectives.
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About The Affair
The Affair delves into the complex emotional landscape of an extramarital relationship between Noah Solloway, a struggling schoolteacher and novelist, and Alison Lockhart, a waitress grappling with personal tragedy, their lives intertwine in Montauk, Long Island, sparking an intense and forbidden connection. What sets this drama apart is its innovative narrative structure: each episode unfolds from both Noah and Alison's perspectives, revealing conflicting accounts of the same events. These subjective viewpoints, tinged with personal biases and selective memories, offer a fascinating exploration of truth, perception, and the elusive nature of reality. The series unveils the far-reaching consequences of their choices, impacting their families and forcing them to confront the hidden depths of their own desires and regrets.
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TV Show Score
67%
Released
October 12, 2014
Creator
Sarah Treem, Hagai Levi
Cast
Dominic West, Maura Tierney, Julia Goldani Telles, Jadon Sand, Anna Paquin, Sanaa Lathan
Genre
Drama
