An Affair to Remember

If you have yet to see Showtime's The Affair, first broadcast last Sunday night (October 12), then you are missing a great drama.  Fortunately, you can still see the first episode for free at the Showtime website or on YouTube. 

The story is about a father of four who meets a waitress on Long Island and seems to be ready to risk it all on a whim.  And yet we are learning about this affair first from his view, and then from her view, as both appear to be responding to a police detective's questions.  Hence, in episode one we don't know who to trust and what happened to necessitate this investigation.  When you add to this superb acting, a layered plot, and top-notch filming, you feel you have stumbled onto a quality film that just happens to last a season. 

As with Starz' Outlander, we are witnessing a period of excellence in television that takes away the need to go to the theaters.  I recommend you add this one to your fall season list of shows to watch.  

Update:  I have thoroughly enjoyed the early episodes of The Affair and I am happy to report it will get a second season.  It's great to see that others recognize the quality of this new show.