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Massive amounts of spoilers forThe Affairlie ahead.
At least, she says, she doesnt love him the way she loved Noah.
Noah responds in classic Noah Solloway fashion: by telling her he knows better.
In this case, its actually an act of generosity on his part.
He knows that Helen loves Vik because hes seen it with his own eyes.
Where is it written, he asks, that love should be the same every time?
In its first and best season,The Affairsat comfortably in the prestige drama category.
It was a somewhat pulpy, but still literary work of fiction.
It was the television equivalent of a book that someone like Noah Solloway would write.
Hell, itwasa book Noah Solloway actually did write.
Thats not whatThe Affairis now.
Maybe, just as in relationships, I dont have to loveThe Affairthe same way anymore.
(#JohnLockeProblems.)
Horrible dude sitting next to Alison on airplane?
Tried to have sex with her, then gaslighted her.
Random hotel employee that caught Antons attention?
Wound up having sex with Anton in a matter of minutes.
Its instant makeout city.
I know this show already has a name, and itsThe Affair.
Showtime presentsEverybodys So Fuckin Crazy.
Alison was damaged and fragile, but Wilson never played her as weak.
Her performance was sturdy and consistent.
Its also the kind of moment that makes it hard to dismissThe Affairas a bunch of melodramatic nonsense.
Every time youre out, like the tide, this series pulls you back in.
