The Affair
Series Overview
The emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah, a New York City schoolteacher and budding novelist with a wife of twenty years and four children and Alison, 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 53 Episodes
2014 – 2019
Premiered: Sun, Oct 12, 2014
Sarah Treem
Hagai LeviLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 11: “511”
It's Whitney's wedding day and everything comes full circle.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Affair | 'The Story Begins' Trailer | Season 1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-26
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Treem, Hagai Levi
Jaquén Castellanos
Marcelo Zarvos
Hagai Levi, Sarah Treem
Department Leadership Roster
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Caroline Duncan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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What is The Affair about?
The emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah, a New York City schoolteacher and budding novelist with a wife of twenty years and four children and Alison, 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.
How many seasons does The Affair have?
The Affair comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Affair?
Key cast members in The Affair include Dominic West, Maura Tierney, Julia Goldani Telles, Jadon Sand, Anna Paquin.
Who created or directed The Affair?
The Affair was developed and directed by Sarah Treem, Hagai Levi.