The Affair

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Season 1
  • Network: SHOWTIME
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 12, 2014
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 233 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 179 out of 233
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 233
  3. Negative: 40 out of 233
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  1. tigerskin84
    Jun 10, 2015
    5
    this show had my attention for 5 chapters i liked how the history is tell from both sides after that is pure family crap ,cheating,more cheating, more family issues etc etc
  2. buffnfaith
    Mar 7, 2015
    6
    The positive things about this show are its pilot, cinematography and that it puts Maura Tierney back on the screen. There is very little chemistry between the leads. Honestly I wouldn't have an affair with one another when I look at from both of their perspectives. The repeat of the events in each episode is welcome at first but then slowly starts to get boring in each episode. I haveThe positive things about this show are its pilot, cinematography and that it puts Maura Tierney back on the screen. There is very little chemistry between the leads. Honestly I wouldn't have an affair with one another when I look at from both of their perspectives. The repeat of the events in each episode is welcome at first but then slowly starts to get boring in each episode. I have watched 4-5 episodes then dropped it. Don't think I'll pick it up again.… Expand
  3. pln_
    Sep 4, 2015
    6
    Telling the story from different peoples perspective and issues about marriage and infidelity etc were the main reasons that people started to watch this show, i believe. But after few episodes the characters lost their credibility and everyone started to act like they were in a day soap opera (i mean like the Bold and the Beautiful etc)Maybe there is still a chance for second season butTelling the story from different peoples perspective and issues about marriage and infidelity etc were the main reasons that people started to watch this show, i believe. But after few episodes the characters lost their credibility and everyone started to act like they were in a day soap opera (i mean like the Bold and the Beautiful etc)Maybe there is still a chance for second season but i won't be watching it, that's for sure.And i still don't understand why the golden globe went to this show either.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best TV Season of 2014
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#43 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014
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#4 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Oct 14, 2014
    60
    Reiner keeps the interest level high but The Affair requires much more buy-in than the pilot cares to offer.
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  2. Denver Post
    Reviewed by: Joanne Ostrow
    Oct 13, 2014
    80
    As was the case with the controversial "In Treatment," those with no patience for self-analysis or a psychologically minded view of relationships may find The Affair slow going. But the mystery element should keep even impatient viewers guessing.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Oct 13, 2014
    90
    It's a terrific idea lyrically written and perfectly cast.
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