: 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
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 season follows the chance meeting and subsequent affair between (Dominic West) and Alison Lockhart (Ruth Wilson) in the seaside town of Montauk, New York. : A local waitress in Montauk who is
: It highlights the high emotional stakes of infidelity, comparing the intensity of personal betrayal to epic dramas. : It highlights the high emotional stakes of
: Season 1 received high praise for its writing and performances, often described as an engrossing and "psychologically-taxing" look at modern relationships on Rotten Tomatoes .