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The Affair

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• 81   Metascore
• 2014-2019
• 5 Seasons
• Showtime Networks
• Drama
• TV-14

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At once deeply observed and intriguingly elusive, "The Affair" explores the emotional effects of an extramarital relationship. Noah is a New York City schoolteacher and budding novelist, married for 20 years with four children. Alison is a young waitress and wife from Montauk at the end of Long Island, trying to piece her life back together in the wake of a tragedy. The provocative drama unfolds separately from multiple perspectives, using the distinct memory biases of each character to tell the story. Created by Sarah Treem.

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Cast & Crew See All

Dominic West

Noah Solloway

Ruth Wilson

Alison Bailey

Maura Tierney

Helen Solloway

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Season 5 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #5.1

Sun, Aug 25, 201958 mins

Noah preps for the Descent movie. Helen mourns a tragedy.

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Awards

• 2015 - Golden Globe - Best Television Series - Drama - winner
• 2015 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - nominated
• 2015 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama - winner
• 2016 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - winner

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