The Affair Season3

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:S3E3 - this show is close to jumping the shark. The new French woman is killing this show. Awful story line. They are speaking themselves too thin.

The final season of Dexter was arguably one of the worst final seasons of a show in the history of television. The writing and tone of S3 of the Affair ha the same tone. So much so that I looked to see if they'd hired the same writers as S8 of Dexter.

It's interesting that this adult drama is following the same formula as some teen angst drama. They moved the setting to a university. They've included the predictable cool/edgy NY flat (Kat Fur), complete with the elevator that gets stuck (foreshadowing). Teachers/professors are now integral characters. Pretentious dinner parties with profs and students.

Noah's prison storyline is more interesting.

Viewers want Allison and Cole. We are watching 2 separate shows now that they've divided the characters and storylines.

I think the French woman and Noah don't have any actual, on-screen chemistry. She's giving out chemistry but he's not matching it. Also I keep thinking when I look at her hair cut "they must have wanted Juliette Binoche, who wouldn't make this crap, ever."

But I'm still going to watch it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:S3E3 - this show is close to jumping the shark. The new French woman is killing this show. Awful story line. They are speaking themselves too thin.

The final season of Dexter was arguably one of the worst final seasons of a show in the history of television. The writing and tone of S3 of the Affair ha the same tone. So much so that I looked to see if they'd hired the same writers as S8 of Dexter.

It's interesting that this adult drama is following the same formula as some teen angst drama. They moved the setting to a university. They've included the predictable cool/edgy NY flat (Kat Fur), complete with the elevator that gets stuck (foreshadowing). Teachers/professors are now integral characters. Pretentious dinner parties with profs and students.

Noah's prison storyline is more interesting.

Viewers want Allison and Cole. We are watching 2 separate shows now that they've divided the characters and storylines.

I think the French woman and Noah don't have any actual, on-screen chemistry. She's giving out chemistry but he's not matching it. Also I keep thinking when I look at her hair cut "they must have wanted Juliette Binoche, who wouldn't make this crap, ever."

But I'm still going to watch it.

Absolutely agree! And I will also keep watching. lol

[Anonymous]

This season sucks so far.

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to figure out what they are building up for with Noah's storyline. It is going a bit off track with the student/prof dinner convos. It also annoys me that Helen seems desperate for him. I wonder if there's more to her neediness that we haven't seen yet.

[Anonymous]

Helen has a different style this season. Her jewelry and clothes would not be choices for the pre S3 Helen. I'm confused by the changes in her wardrobe.

[Anonymous]

I used to like her style.

[Anonymous]

I just watched the first episode of season 3, and honestly if this is going to turn into a prison torture psychodrama, I'm out. Seriously?

[Anonymous]

Helen is now a real estate agent and it seems she is trying to dress differently for that?
I'm having a hard time with this season, it's hard to watch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Helen has a different style this season. Her jewelry and clothes would not be choices for the pre S3 Helen. I'm confused by the changes in her wardrobe.

I think they are deliberately making changes to her appearance to denote the passage of time. The first episode is 3 years after the trial. The second episode is 2 years (?) after the trial. Since they are hoping about in time, I think they are trying to make changes to some characters' appearances to make it a little easier for the viewer. Emphasis on a "little" easier, lol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Helen is now a real estate agent and it seems she is trying to dress differently for that?
I'm having a hard time with this season, it's hard to watch.

+1 Irène Jacob is a wonderful actress and the character is complex and interesting, but unfortunately I agree about the lack of chemistry. Campus story is lame, ridiculous portrayal of interaction between profs and students--no way. Helen's unrequited loved for Noah is getting pathetic. Allison abandoning her daughter is plain stupid and unsympathetic. Casting Brendan Fraser as the abusive guard was inspired, but the storyline is not. I'll give it another episode or two, but I doubt I'll be hanging in there for the season barring some interesting pivot.

[Anonymous]

Ugh, I was so looking forward to the 3rd season of The Affair. I really wanted to see what Cole was up to. But why did they have to introduce a new character?? Ugh and I can't stand those college students. I think they are more annoying than Noah's kids. Actually, I wouldn't mind seeing Whitney, Stacy, and Martin over the French lady! And where the heck is Cole?! They should've kept it Noah's prison thing, why Allison left, what's up with Helen, and how's Cole doing. No need to see a POV of some random new character. UGH!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Helen is now a real estate agent and it seems she is trying to dress differently for that?
I'm having a hard time with this season, it's hard to watch.

+1 Irène Jacob is a wonderful actress and the character is complex and interesting, but unfortunately I agree about the lack of chemistry. Campus story is lame, ridiculous portrayal of interaction between profs and students--no way. Helen's unrequited loved for Noah is getting pathetic. Allison abandoning her daughter is plain stupid and unsympathetic. Casting Brendan Fraser as the abusive guard was inspired, but the storyline is not. I'll give it another episode or two, but I doubt I'll be hanging in there for the season barring some interesting pivot.

She didn't abandon the child really. She felt that the child was in danger because she was having an emotional breakdown. Joanie's fourth birthday brought back traumatic memories of the death of four-year-old Gabriel, so Allison thought Joanie would be better protected by Cole. Cole and his wife took advantage of Allison's mental instability. Allison checked herself into a psych ward. I would not call that abandonment. She left her child with the father while she tried to get healthy,

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Helen is now a real estate agent and it seems she is trying to dress differently for that?
I'm having a hard time with this season, it's hard to watch.

+1 Irène Jacob is a wonderful actress and the character is complex and interesting, but unfortunately I agree about the lack of chemistry. Campus story is lame, ridiculous portrayal of interaction between profs and students--no way. Helen's unrequited loved for Noah is getting pathetic. Allison abandoning her daughter is plain stupid and unsympathetic. Casting Brendan Fraser as the abusive guard was inspired, but the storyline is not. I'll give it another episode or two, but I doubt I'll be hanging in there for the season barring some interesting pivot.

She didn't abandon the child really. She felt that the child was in danger because she was having an emotional breakdown. Joanie's fourth birthday brought back traumatic memories of the death of four-year-old Gabriel, so Allison thought Joanie would be better protected by Cole. Cole and his wife took advantage of Allison's mental instability. Allison checked herself into a psych ward. I would not call that abandonment. She left her child with the father while she tried to get healthy,

I'm not the person you quoted, but I have to disagree. I think she did abandon her daughter. What would you call it if someone dropped a child off with you said they'd be back in a few days an then you hear nothing from that person until 6 months later when they suddenly show up demanding to see the child. I think that qualifies as abandonment. I'm not saying Alison wasn't sick or that she didn't do the right thing by seeking treatment. But dropping off your child for what's supposed to be a couple of days and disappearing for 6 months and giving up your custodial rights, what would you call it if not abandonment?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Helen is now a real estate agent and it seems she is trying to dress differently for that?
I'm having a hard time with this season, it's hard to watch.

+1 Irène Jacob is a wonderful actress and the character is complex and interesting, but unfortunately I agree about the lack of chemistry. Campus story is lame, ridiculous portrayal of interaction between profs and students--no way. Helen's unrequited loved for Noah is getting pathetic. Allison abandoning her daughter is plain stupid and unsympathetic. Casting Brendan Fraser as the abusive guard was inspired, but the storyline is not. I'll give it another episode or two, but I doubt I'll be hanging in there for the season barring some interesting pivot.

She didn't abandon the child really. She felt that the child was in danger because she was having an emotional breakdown. Joanie's fourth birthday brought back traumatic memories of the death of four-year-old Gabriel, so Allison thought Joanie would be better protected by Cole. Cole and his wife took advantage of Allison's mental instability. Allison checked herself into a psych ward. I would not call that abandonment. She left her child with the father while she tried to get healthy,

I'm not the person you quoted, but I have to disagree. I think she did abandon her daughter. What would you call it if someone dropped a child off with you said they'd be back in a few days an then you hear nothing from that person until 6 months later when they suddenly show up demanding to see the child. I think that qualifies as abandonment. I'm not saying Alison wasn't sick or that she didn't do the right thing by seeking treatment. But dropping off your child for what's supposed to be a couple of days and disappearing for 6 months and giving up your custodial rights, what would you call it if not abandonment?

Right. Although they weren't very clear about it, seems she got some psych treatment then "ran." It really doesn't make a lot of sense, but maybe future episodes will offer some clarification.

[Anonymous]

I agree that it should be renamed " The Consequences" and I find that an hilarious observation by PP who said it.