The Affair Episode #5.3 (Season 5, Episode 3)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 59 min | Drama

The Affair

Episode #5.3 (Season 5, Episode 3)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 59 min | Drama

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.

Showrunner

Sarah Treem

Director

Steven Fierberg (as Steve Fierberg)

Writers

Sarah Treem (created by) | Hagai Levi (created by) | Itamar Moses (written by) | Jaquen Castellanos (executive story editor) (as Jaquén Castellanos) | Sarah Sutherland (producer) (co-writer)

Producers

Mike Batistick | Susan V. McConnell (produced by) (as Susan McConnell) | Huey M. Park | Katie Robbins & 2 more

Composer

Marcelo Zarvos

Cinematographer

Jim Denault

Editor

Scott van Beever

Casting Directors

Ross Meyerson (casting by) | Julie Tucker (casting by)

Production Designer

Michael Novotny

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 8, 2019

Release date

Sep 8, 2019 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 6 wins & 23 nominations

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27 cast members

Name	Known for
Dominic West Noah Solloway Noah Solloway See fewer	The Wire (2002)
Maura Tierney Helen Solloway Helen Solloway See fewer	ER (1994)
Julia Goldani Telles Whitney Solloway Whitney Solloway See fewer	Slender Man (I) (2018)
Jadon Sand Trevor Solloway Trevor Solloway See fewer	The Affair (2014)
Anna Paquin Joanie Lockhart Joanie Lockhart See fewer	The Piano (1993)
Sanaa Lathan Janelle Wilson Janelle Wilson See fewer	Alien vs. Predator (2004)
Emily Browning Sierra Sierra See fewer	A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
Kathleen Chalfant Margaret Butler Margaret Butler See fewer	Duplicity (2009)
Claes Bang Sasha Mann Sasha Mann See fewer	The Square (2017)
Max Fowler Colin Colin See fewer	Powers (2015)
Adam Shapiro Joel Joel See fewer	Steve Jobs (2015)
Mozhan Navabi Petra (as Mozhan Marnò) Petra (as Mozhan Marnò) See fewer	The Blacklist (2013)
Russell Hornsby Carl Gatewood Carl Gatewood See fewer	The Hate U Give (2018)
Tessa Auberjonois Ellen Ellen See fewer	Monsters (2022)
Mercer Boffey Nat Nat See fewer	LEGO City: No Limits (2023)
Clay Hollander Brooklyn Brooklyn See fewer	Ray Donovan (2013)
Megan Duffy Erica Erica See fewer	The Affair (2014)
Juliet Lopez AD / Lisa (as Juliet López) AD / Lisa (as Juliet López) See fewer	Breaking Bad (2008)
Kiri Hartig Pru / Alison Pru / Alison See fewer	Breaking & Entering
Elizabeth Twining Young P.A. (as Liz Twining) Young P.A. (as Liz Twining) See fewer	13 Reasons Why (2017)
Justin Morck Handsome Russian Man Handsome Russian Man See fewer	Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013)
Christopher Chen Man in Bathroom Man in Bathroom See fewer	Poolman (2023)
Josh McClenney Karaoke Emcee Karaoke Emcee See fewer	Monroe (2013)
Avianna Mynhier Waiter #1 Waiter #1 See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Joel-Ryan Armamento Waiter #2 Waiter #2 See fewer	Barry (2018)
Maz Siam Jim Jim See fewer	Mr. Mayor (2021)
Mircea Oprea Production Crew (uncredited) Production Crew (uncredited) See fewer	NCIS (2003)