You can now watch all of The Affair for free in the UK! This popular and gripping drama, featuring Ruth Wilson and Dominic West, is known for its exciting twists and turns – perfect for a weekend binge!
The show centers around Alison Bailey and Noah Solloway, who are having an affair. Each episode explores the story from both of their points of view, acknowledging that memories can be unreliable and shaped by personal feelings.
Later episodes and seasons show things from the perspectives of Cole and Helen, Alison and Noah’s spouses, as the affair is revealed.
The drama first aired in 2014 and continued for five seasons, totaling 53 episodes, before ending in 2019. You can currently watch the beginning of the story, as the first three seasons are available on ITVX.
The show’s fourth season is expected to be available this summer, and the fifth and final season will arrive next year. With 32 episodes already released, there’s plenty to watch in the meantime.
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Created by Sarah Treem and Hagai Levi, The Affair was highly praised during its broadcast. The first season won two Golden Globe Awards at the 72nd ceremony: Best Drama Series and Best Actress in a Drama Series for Ruth Wilson.
While the second season didn’t perform as well overall, actress Tierney received significant praise for her work, even winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress the following year.
Rotten Tomatoes gives the series an overall average approval rating of 85% after five seasons. Season four is the highest-rated with 91%, closely followed by seasons one and two, both at 90%. Seasons three and five have ratings of 71% and 87% respectively.
Viewers also loved the drama, giving it an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 on IMDb based on over 52,000 votes. One viewer even called it the “best TV show ever,” praising its excellent writing and the talented cast.
One viewer described the show as addictive, largely due to its unique storytelling. The plot develops gradually, with each character offering a different perspective on events, which is what makes it so compelling and sets it apart from other shows.
The Affair seasons 1-3 are streaming now on ITVX.
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