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 series is anchored by four central figures whose lives are irrevocably changed by the affair: Review of Showtime's The Affair