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
Noah embarks on his journey with the Descent movie by getting acquainted with his star, Sasha Mann. Helen mourns a tragic event. Sierra welcomes a new arrival. Joanie struggles with an upcoming birthday.
Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by Sarah TreemGuest stars Jake Siciliano, Omar Metwally, John Doman, Lyriq Bent, Emily Browning, Kathleen Chalfant, Zenobia Shroff, Clay Hollander
Episode 2
Janelle struggles with her relationship and work, so turns to Carl for support. Production for Descent commences, and Sasha takes an interest in Helen. Helen takes her first steps towards acceptance.
Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by Katie Robbins, Jaquén CastellanosGuest stars Jake Siciliano, Omar Metwally, John Doman, Adam Shapiro, Russell Hornsby, Christopher Meyer, Clay Hollander, Zuhair Haddad
Episode 3
Sasha proposes adjustments to Noah’s script. Sasha’s relationship with Helen blossoms, and Noah takes notice. Bruce’s condition worsens. Joanie’s business trip leads to violent encounters.
Directed by Steven FierbergWritten by Itamar MosesGuest stars Emily Browning, Kathleen Chalfant, Adam Shapiro, Russell Hornsby, Clay Hollander, Max Fowler, Claes Bang, Tessa Auberjonois
Episode 4
Noah, Margaret and Stacey bond over their mutual distaste for Sasha. Noah attempts to sabotage Helen and Sasha’s relationship. Whitney and Colin face the hardships of their relationship. Joanie visits the graveyard.
Directed by Toa FraserWritten by Donal Lardner WardGuest stars Kathleen Chalfant, Jonathan Cake, Adam Shapiro, Max Fowler, Claes Bang, Megan Duffy, Perrey Reeves, Joshua LeBar
Episode 5
Sierra struggles to balance motherhood with her burgeoning acting career. Sierra's mother visits uninvited. Helen works her first design gig and begins to focus on herself.
Directed by Eva VivesWritten by Mike BatistickGuest stars Caylie Rae Kalmbach, Austin Cauldwell, Emily Browning, Brooke Lyons, Zenobia Shroff, Claes Bang, Megan Duffy, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Episode 6
In Montauk for work, Joanie becomes acquainted with EJ. Together, they explore Joanie's family history, leading her to question the cause of her mother's death. Rattled, she starts to make some self-destructive decisions.
Directed by Silas HowardWritten by Sarah Sutherland, Jaquén CastellanosGuest stars Catalina Sandino Moreno, Michael Braun, Lyriq Bent, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Jaidyn Triplett
Episode 7
Noah and Whitney travel to Montauk to begin planning the wedding. Noah gets a concerning call. Armed with new information about her mother's death, Joanie confronts a stranger.
Directed by Steven FierbergWritten by Sarah SutherlandGuest stars Catalina Sandino Moreno, John Doman, Michael Braun, Kathleen Chalfant, Mozhan Navabi, Tony Plana, Sabina Gadecki, Jessalyn Wanlim
Episode 8
Allegations against Noah surface and he seeks guidance on how to handle the situation. Helen celebrates a birthday and protects Sierra during an extremely trying time.
Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by Sarah Treem, Kristina WooGuest stars Kate Simses, Emily Browning, Stephen Kunken, Richard Schiff, Brooke Lyons, Janel Moloney, Claes Bang, Mozhan Navabi
Episode 9
As controversy swirls around Noah, Helen and Whitney must decide where their allegiances lie.
Directed by Allison AndersWritten by Katie RobbinsGuest stars Jake Siciliano, Emily Browning, Brooke Lyons, Sarah Ramos, Jonathan Cake, Max Fowler, Claes Bang, Billy Choi
Episode 10
As wildfires threaten Los Angeles, Helen and Noah are forced to run for their lives and confront old wounds along the way.
Directed by Toa FraserWritten by Katie RobbinsGuest stars Dina Meyer, Austin Cauldwell, Max Fowler, Jocelin Donahue, William-Christopher Stephens, Christopher Wallinger, Kandiss Crone, Donal Lardner Ward
Episode 11
It's Whitney's wedding day and everything comes full circle.
Directed by Sarah TreemWritten by Sarah TreemGuest stars Jake Siciliano, John Doman, Michael Braun, Lyriq Bent, Emily Browning, Kathleen Chalfant, Clay Hollander, Max Fowler
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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