The Affair
The emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah, a New York City schoolteacher and budding novelist with a wife of twenty years and four children and Alison, a young waitress and wife from Montauk at the end of Long Island, trying to piece her life back together in the wake of a tragedy.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Amazon Prime Video, and The Roku Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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The Affair | 'The Story Begins' Trailer | Season 1
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Frequently asked questions about The Affair
Where can I watch The Affair in the United States?
The Affair is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Amazon Prime Video, and The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Affair on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes. The Affair is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video, and The Roku Channel.
Can I watch The Affair for free?
The Affair streams free with ads in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Affair?
The Affair scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Affair?
The Affair stars Dominic West, Maura Tierney, Julia Goldani Telles, Jadon Sand, and Anna Paquin. Sarah Treem is the creator and Hagai Levi is the creator.
How many seasons of The Affair are there?
The Affair has 5 seasons and 53 episodes, and is ended.
What network is The Affair on?
The Affair airs on Showtime, and is produced by Showtime Networks, Higlewater, and Sheleg.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.