How Many Seasons Of The Affair Is There

Okay, let's talk about The Affair. Specifically, how many seasons of this drama exist. The answer? Four. Five.

Wait, What? Five or Four?

I know, I know. It's confusing! Officially, we have five seasons. But unofficially? Well, that's where things get interesting.

Hear me out. I have an unpopular opinion. Season five felt... different. Like a whole new show almost!

The Cole Enigma

Think about it. Where was Cole Lockhart most of the time? Exactly! Missing in action, or at least, significantly downplayed. And let's be honest, Joshua Jackson was half of what made it great.

His absence changed everything. Did the show suffer because of that? You betcha.

Remember the intense drama? The beautiful landscape of Montauk. All the romantic turmoil? That's what we signed up for!

The Future Focus

Season five leaped into the future. Alison's daughter Joanie all grown up. A new relationship for her. Exploring all new trauma.

I get what they were trying to do. But for me, it was a distraction from the original draw of the show.

It felt like a spin-off! Like The Affair: The Next Generation. And who asked for that?

So, Four Seasons and an Epilogue?

This is my official stance. The Affair had four stellar seasons. Then came a bonus episode disguised as a full season.

A long, drawn-out epilogue that wrapped up loose ends. Perhaps a bit too neatly for some.

But let’s be real, season five wasn't terrible. It just wasn't The Affair in its purest form.

The Unforgivable Sin?

Some might say killing off Alison was the show's biggest mistake. I won’t argue. Ruth Wilson left the show and then the show was never the same.

But for me, shifting the focus away from the core relationships felt even worse. No more Noah Solloway and Alison, or Noah and Helen, or Cole and Alison or Cole and Luisa.

Without those core characters and relationships, it just wasn't the same.

My Final Verdict (Prepare to Disagree!)

So, how many seasons of The Affair are there? In my world? Four.

Four amazing seasons that explored love, loss, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships. Full stop.

Season five? Let's just say it's the show's quirky cousin. We acknowledge it exists, but we don't really talk about it.

Agree or Disagree?

Now, I know some of you will disagree. And that's okay!

Maybe you loved season five. Maybe you thought it was a bold and necessary step. Maybe it was just a long therapy session.

But before you come at me, consider this: Did season five truly feel like part of The Affair? Or was it something else entirely?