TV series
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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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Episode 1
Haunted by recent hardship, Noah struggles to navigate the challenges of his old life while attempting to adapt to a new one. A new love interest isn't enough to overcome a sense of dread. Someone is watching him. Season premiere.
Directed by Jeffrey ReinerWritten by Sarah TreemGuest stars Brendan Fraser, Marylouise Burke, Jennifer Esposito, Ana Ulloa, Sarah Ramos, Guy Burnet, Ed Moran, Tyrone Marshall Brown
Episode 2
One year earlier: after a stern request from Noah leaves Helen devastated, various pressures cause Helen and Vik to reexamine their relationship. Alison returns to Montauk after a crisis only to have her worst fears realized.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Anya EpsteinGuest stars Brendan Fraser, Morgan Grace Jarrett, Darren Goldstein, Jonathan Cake, Anastasia Barzee, Esteban Benito, Jo Twiss, Deema Aitken
Episode 3
Running from secrets she left behind in Paris, Juliette finds Noah an alluring prospect. But a terrifying event shatters all hope of an easy affair. Meanwhile, Noah must fight like never before to make sense of what just occurred.
Directed by Jeffrey ReinerWritten by David Henry HwangGuest stars Brendan Fraser, Jennifer Esposito, Sarah Ramos, Guy Burnet, Tyrone Marshall Brown, Ajna Jai, Ella Dershowitz, Jacob Goodhart
Episode 4
Cole is put in an increasingly impossible situation by Alison's return to his life. Alison must contend with Luisa while attempting to reconnect with her daughter. Simultaneously, a dangerous passion threatens to wreck everything.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Stuart ZichermanGuest stars Michael Godere, Darren Goldstein, Kaija Matiss, Danny Fischer, Lavinia Jones Wright, Danny Mastrogiorgio, René Ifrah, Neal Huff
Episode 5
Alison is motivated to spend a memorable day with Noah on Block Island for an unusual reason. Noah is left wistful by their profound connection, until the problems from which he was escaping return with a shocking force.
Directed by Jeffrey ReinerWritten by Sharr WhiteGuest stars Brendan Fraser, Lucy Martin, Jeff Auer
Episode 6
An unexplained absence sends Helen on a journey of increasingly troublesome discoveries. Compelled to return to a place he's spent his life trying to escape, Noah attempts to repair his relationship with Martin.
Directed by Agnieszka HollandWritten by Alena SmithGuest stars Josh Stamberg, John Doman, Kathleen Chalfant, Jennifer Esposito, Tim Guinee, James Andrew O'Connor, Ali Marsh, Michael Genet
Episode 7
Helen gives Noah the help he needs - but at what cost? At his absolute weakest, Noah's world has never seemed more hostile or bewildering. A vital moment of release turns suddenly into something that can't be undone.
Directed by Jeffrey ReinerWritten by Anya EpsteinGuest stars Brendan Fraser, Jonathan Cake, Lois Smith
Episode 8
An unexpected cause to celebrate provokes a sobering realization in Alison. Soon after, a startling warning leaves her pondering the unthinkable. Cole's frustrations with Alison come to a head, revealing a radical truth.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Stuart ZichermanGuest stars Darren Goldstein, Nick Fondulis, Danny Mastrogiorgio, René Ifrah, Neal Huff, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Hope Olaidé Wilson, Deborah Ayorinde
Episode 9
Helen's escape to Montauk exacerbates her guilt and hastens an identity crisis: should the truth finally come out? Noah's world collapses, leaving him to process something horrific.
Directed by Jeffrey Reiner, John DahlWritten by Sarah Treem, Sarah SutherlandGuest stars John Doman, Brendan Fraser, Peyton Lusk, Kathleen Chalfant, Nick Fondulis, Ana Reeder, Onika Day, Melinda Tanner
Episode 10
Noah's visit to Paris provides Juliette with a distraction from unpleasant realities at home. A chance encounter offers Noah the possibility of healing a relationship in desperate need of repair.
Directed by Jeffrey ReinerWritten by Sarah Treem, Sharr White, Sharr WhiteGuest stars Jonathan Cake, Karine Plantadit, Patrick Bauchau, Nadja Settel, Agathe Dronne, Marilyne Canto, Frédérique Tirmont, Pierre Aussedat
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Dominic WestNoah Solloway
Ruth WilsonAlison Bailey
Maura TierneyHelen Solloway
Joshua JacksonCole Lockhart
Julia Goldani TellesWhitney Solloway
Jake SicilianoMartin Solloway
Jadon SandTrevor Solloway
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