The critically acclaimed drama starring Ruth Wilson and Dominic West is coming to ITVX. Here’s everything you need to know about the series
A highly praised drama featuring Ruth Wilson and Dominic West is set to arrive on ITVX. The Affair, which premiered on Showtime in the United States in 2014 and spanned five seasons, has been procured by ITV.
The broadcaster will release all 53 episodes on its streaming platform in the coming months, beginning with series 1 to 3, which will be available this week.
Conceived by Sarah Treem and Hagai Levi, The Affair rapidly established itself as one of the most provocative and psychologically profound dramas on television, renowned for its innovative, multi-perspective storytelling, intricate characters, and unflinching exploration of love, memory, betrayal and the long-term consequences of relationships.
The drama boasts a Rotten Tomatoes score of 85% and 7.9 out of 10 on IMDb, with some viewers proclaiming it “the best show ever.” The Affair has also garnered numerous awards, including a Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Drama, reports the Mirror.
ITV has stated that introducing The Affair to ITVX provides UK viewers with the opportunity to experience the full breadth of the series, from its initial romantic entanglements to the darker, more complex revelations that challenge trust, perspective and truth. Here’s everything you need to know about the series.
When does The Affair start on ITVX?
ITV has announced that series 1 to 3 will be accessible on their streaming platform ITVX from Friday, March 13, 2026, whilst series 4 will debut this summer, and series 5 will arrive in 2027.
The Affair cast list
The Affair’s first season features Dominic West and Ruth Wilson in the lead roles as Noah Solloway and Alison Bailey, who embark on a relationship whilst each is married to someone else.
Dominic is best recognised for his roles as Jimmy McNulty in HBO’s The Wire, Prince Charles in The Crown and Dr Chris Cox in Brassic. Meanwhile, viewers will identify Ruth from His Dark Materials, where she portrayed Mrs Coulter, and in Luther as Alice Morgan.
In the second season, the narrative shifts to include the viewpoints of Noah and Alison’s soon-to-be ex-spouses, Helen Solloway and Cole Lockhart, played by Maura Tierney, known for her role as Abby Lockhart in ER and Lisa Miller in NewsRadio, and Joshua Jackson, famed for playing Pacey Witter on Dawson’s Creek, and Peter Bishop in Fringe.
Other cast members comprise Julia Goldani Telles as Whitney Solloway, Jadon Sand as Trevor Solloway, Jake Siciliano as Martin Solloway, Catalina Sandino Moreno as Luisa Leon, and Abigail Dylan Harrison as Stacey Solloway.
The Affair filming locations
The first three seasons of The Affair were primarily filmed in Montauk and utilised real locations such as The Lobster Roll and Montauk Lighthouse Museum.
Filming also occurred on Long Island and in New York City. However, in the fourth season, the action transitioned from New York to Los Angeles. Scenes were also captured at Morro Bay and San Francisco.
How many episodes of The Affair are there?
The Affair comprises a total of five seasons and 53 episodes. The series premiered on Showtime in October 2014 and ran for five years, concluding in 2019.
ITVX has secured all five seasons, with the first three arriving on the streaming service on Friday, March 13, 2026. Season 4 is slated for this summer and series 5 will arrive in 2027.
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