The Affair - Season 1 [2026]

The season follows the chance meeting and subsequent affair between (Dominic West) and Alison Lockhart (Ruth Wilson) in the seaside town of Montauk, New York.

Season 1 of the Showtime drama explores the emotional and psychological fallout of an extramarital relationship, utilizing a unique dual-narrative structure to show how perspectives differ between those involved. Storyline and Premise The Affair - Season 1

: The show examines the idea that there is no objective truth in a relationship, only individual experiences. The season follows the chance meeting and subsequent

: A local waitress in Montauk who is grieving the sudden death of her young son while trying to rebuild her marriage to her husband, Cole. The Dual-Perspective Device : A local waitress in Montauk who is

For a deep dive into the characters and individual episode breakdowns, the The Affair Wiki provides a comprehensive guide to the first season.