The Affair (TV series)

The Affair

Television release poster
Genre Drama
Mystery
Psychological drama
Created by
Starring
Opening theme "Container" by Fiona Apple[1]
Composer(s) Marcelo Zarvos
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 22 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Editor(s) Louis Cioffi
Todd Desrosiers
Dana Congdon
Agnes Grandits
Pete Beaudreau
Location(s) Brooklyn, New York
Long Island City, New York
Westchester County, New York
Cinematography Steven Fierberg
Tod Campbell
Running time 50–60 minutes
Release
Original network Showtime
Audio format Dolby Digital 5.1
Original release October 12, 2014 (2014-10-12) – present
External links
Official website

The Affair is an American television drama series created by Sarah Treem and Hagai Levi.[2] The series premiered on Showtime on October 12, 2014. A TV-14 version of the pilot episode was made available online beginning on October 6, 2014, via YouTube, SHO.com, and several other on-demand formats.[3]

A 12-episode second season of The Affair premiered on October 4, 2015.[4] On December 9, 2015, the series was renewed for a third season.[5]

The series won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama and Ruth Wilson won the award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards in 2015. At the 73rd Golden Globe Awards in 2016, Maura Tierney won the award for Best Supporting Actress.

Overview

The Affair explores the emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah Solloway and Alison Lockhart (Dominic West and Ruth Wilson) when they meet in the resort town of Montauk in Long Island. Noah is a New York City schoolteacher and Williams College alum who has had one novel published and is struggling to write a second book. He is happily married with four children, but he resents his dependence on his wealthy father-in-law. Alison is a young waitress trying to piece her life and marriage back together in the wake of her child's sudden death. The story of the affair is depicted from Noah's and Alison's perspectives respectively, complete with memory bias.[6]

In season two, the narrative is expanded to include the perspectives of their original spouses, Helen Solloway (Maura Tierney) and Cole Lockhart (Joshua Jackson) as they all move forward with the dissolution of their marriages and deal with the ramifications.

The subsequent death of Cole's brother, Scott (Colin Donnell), and the ensuing police investigation and criminal trial, are explored in brief future scenes at the end of most episodes.

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Production

On February 8, 2013, it was announced that Showtime had ordered a pilot for The Affair.[7] The network officially picked up the series on January 16, 2014, with a 10-episode order.[2] On November 10, 2014, Showtime renewed the series for a 10-episode second season;[8] however, it was later changed to 12.[9]

Episodes

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 10 October 12, 2014 (2014-10-12) December 21, 2014 (2014-12-21)
2 12 October 4, 2015 (2015-10-04) December 20, 2015 (2015-12-20)

Reception

Critical response

The first season received praise from critics. On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a rating of 95%, based on 55 reviews, with an average rating of 8.5/10. The consensus reads: "Thanks to some smart, creative storytelling and spectacular performances, The Affair is a somber, bewitching exploration of truth and desire."[10] On Metacritic, the series has a score of 85 out of 100, based on 28 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[11]

The second season received continued positive reviews from critics. On Metacritic, it has a score of 78 out of 100 based on 15 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[12] Gwen Ihnat of The A.V. Club gave it an "A-" grade and wrote that "With its bold new move to double our number of perspectives, it appears that The Affair will sail over that sophomore slump that has felled so many other Showtime dramas.[13]

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Nominee(s) Result
2015 72nd Golden Globe Awards[14] Best Actor – Television Series Drama Dominic West Nominated
Best Actress – Television Series Drama Ruth Wilson Won
Best Television Series – Drama The Affair Won
19th Satellite Awards[15] Best Actress – Television Series Drama Ruth Wilson Nominated
Best Television Series – Drama The Affair Nominated
67th Writers Guild of America Awards[16] Best New Series The Affair Nominated
2016 6th Critics' Choice Television Awards[17] Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Maura Tierney Nominated
73rd Golden Globe Awards[18] Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Maura Tierney Won
42nd People's Choice Awards[19] Favorite Premium Cable TV Actor Joshua Jackson Nominated
20th Satellite Awards[20] Best Actor – Television Series Drama Dominic West Won

Home media

The first season was released on DVD in region 1 on August 4, 2015. The set contains all 10 episodes, plus special features, including character profiles and costume featurettes.[21]

International broadcast

In Canada, the series premiered simultaneously with the American broadcast on October 12, 2014, and airs on Movie Central and The Movie Network.[22] The series premiered on Showcase in Australia on February 10, 2015.[23] Sky Atlantic bought the rights to air The Affair in the UK with season one beginning in May 2015.[24]

References

  1. ↑ Zuckerman, Esther (October 2, 2014). "'The Affair' opening credits feature new Fiona Apple song: Listen". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (January 16, 2014). "Showtime To Pick Up Drama 'The Affair', Philip Seymour Hoffman Comedy To Series". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  3. ↑ "‘The Affair’ Premiere: Showtime Sneaking Early Look Today". Deadline.com. October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  4. ↑ Bibel, Sara (July 23, 2015). "'Homeland' Season 5 & 'The Affair' Season 2 to Premiere Sunday, October 4 on Showtime". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  5. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (December 9, 2015). "Homeland, The Affair Renewed". TVLine. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Showtime(R) Releases Key Art for "The Affair," Premiering Sunday, October 12th at 10 PM ET/PT" (Press release). Showtime. August 26, 2014. Retrieved October 8, 2014.
  7. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 8, 2013). "Showtime Gives Pilot Order To 'Affair'". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  8. ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (November 10, 2014). "Showtime Renews Homeland for Season 5, The Affair for Season 2". TVLine. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  9. ↑ "2015 Showtime Fall Programming Overview" (Press release). Showtime. August 21, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  10. ↑ "The Affair: Season 1 (2014)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  11. ↑ "The Affair - Season 1 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  12. ↑ "The Affair - Season 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  13. ↑ Ihnat, Gwen (October 2, 2015). "Emotional drama The Affair gets even more intimate in season 2". The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  14. ↑ Swift, Andy (January 11, 2015). "Golden Globes 2015: Gina Rodriguez, Transparent, The Affair Win Big". TVLine. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Satellite Awards (2014)". International Press Academy. December 5, 2014. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  16. ↑ Gelman, Vlada (December 4, 2014). "Good Wife, True Detective, Thrones, Louie Among 2015 WGA Nominees". TVLine. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  17. ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (January 17, 2016). "Critics' Choice Awards: TV Winners Include Fargo, Mr. Robot, Master of None, Rachel Bloom and Carrie Coon". TVLine. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  18. ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (January 10, 2016). "Golden Globes: Mr. Robot and Mozart Win Big; Taraji P. Henson, Lady Gaga, Jon Hamm, Rachel Bloom Grab Gold". TVLine. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  19. ↑ "People's Choice Awards: 42nd People's Choice Awards Nominees". People's Choice Awards. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  20. ↑ "Actor in a Series, Drama 2015 Nominees". Press Academy. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  21. ↑ Lambert, David (May 19, 2015). "The Affair - Showtime/Paramount Announces 'Season 1' on DVD: Date, Box, Extras". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Showtime’s Sexy and Emotionally Gripping Drama THE AFFAIR Premieres on Movie Central and The Movie Network, October 12" (Press release). The Movie Network. August 27, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  23. ↑ Knox, David (January 12, 2014). "Airdate: The Affair". TV Tonight. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  24. ↑ Plunkett, John (March 20, 2015). "Dominic West drama The Affair to air on Sky Atlantic". The Guardian. Retrieved March 21, 2015.

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