The story begins in the beach town of Montauk, New York, where (Dominic West), a struggling novelist and father of four, meets Alison Lockhart (Ruth Wilson), a local waitress grieving the loss of her child.
: Subtle details like what characters were wearing or who initiated a kiss change depending on whose eyes the audience is looking through. Key Characters The Affair
The show’s defining feature is its . Each episode is typically split into two halves, showing the same events from different characters' viewpoints. These perspectives often clash in significant ways: The story begins in the beach town of
The series is anchored by four central figures whose lives are irrevocably changed by the affair: Review of Showtime's The Affair where (Dominic West)