: 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
: It highlights the high emotional stakes of infidelity, comparing the intensity of personal betrayal to epic dramas. The Affair - Season 1
: A New York City schoolteacher and struggling novelist who is vacationing with his wife, Helen, and their four children at his wealthy father-in-law's estate. : A local waitress in Montauk who is
: 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 . : Season 1 received high praise for its
For a deep dive into the characters and individual episode breakdowns, the The Affair Wiki provides a comprehensive guide to the first season.