The Affair

The series chronicles a fraught romantic entanglement between Noah Solloway, a struggling writer, and Alison Lockhart, a young woman with a child. The narrative unfolds through distinct perspectives, revealing how memory and personal biases shape the telling of the same events. As their affair progresses, it triggers a cascade of consequences that profoundly impact their marriages, families, and personal lives.

The Affair was widely acclaimed by critics for its innovative narrative structure, compelling performances, and exploration of complex themes like infidelity, guilt, and the subjective nature of truth. The show was particularly praised for its psychological depth and its ability to evoke empathy for its flawed characters, although some critics noted a decline in quality in later seasons.

• Praised for its innovative, multi-perspective storytelling that delves into the complexities of relationships and truth.

• Lauded for strong performances, particularly from Ruth Wilson and Dominic West, who brought depth to their morally ambiguous characters.

• Critiqued by some for its sometimes slow pacing and the increasingly convoluted plotlines in later seasons.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the show's unique storytelling approach and the emotional depth of the characters. Many viewers found the exploration of marital breakdown and the consequences of infidelity to be thought-provoking and relatable, though some expressed frustration with the characters' decisions and the show's darker tone.

Won a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama in 2015 and Best Actress – Television Series Drama for Ruth Wilson in 2015.

The distinctive, split-screen visual style used in the early seasons to represent the characters' diverging perspectives was inspired by the film 'Rashomon'.