Will Noah live to see The Affair season 4? Showtime hopes so...

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Trusted as the New York elite pilfering every beachfront inch of the sandy Montauk shores is a renewal for Showtime’s hit series The Affair. Network boss David Nevins confirmed The Affair season 4 at the TCA Winter Tour.
The series is in the backend of its third season, which after a time jump follows the fallout of Noah Solloway’s release from prison and the stench of his past actions that stain his relationships like a… I’ll leave that simile to your filthy imagination.
Season three again sees Maura Tierney and Ruth Wilson rise above the rest in their lovelorn roles, and newcomer Brendan Fraser adds a needed shot of adrenaline as Noah’s former prison guard.
The Affair is pulling in nearly 1.5 million viewers per episode, on par with Showtime’s now longest-running scripted series, Shameless.
Another season. Another chance to lust. Another chance to practice your interpretive dance to Fiona Apple’s opening theme.
The Affair Season 4 Release Date
No official premiere for The Affair season 4 has been confirmed, however we can likely expect a late 2017 return. Season one and two premiered in October, and season three premiered on November 20th.
For now, look back on the previous season with our episode guide:
The Affair Season 3 Episodes and Reviews
The Affair Season 3 Episode 1 Review
Haunted by recent hardship, Noah struggles to navigate the challenges of his old life while attempting to adapt to a new one. A new love interest isn't enough to overcome a sense of dread. Someone is watching him.
The Affair Season 3 Episode 2 Review
One year earlier: after a stern request from Noah leaves Helen devastated, various pressures cause Helen and Vik to reexamine their relationship. Alison returns to Montauk after a crisis only to have her worst fears realized.
The Affair Season 3 Episode 3 Review
Running from secrets she left behind in Paris, Juliette finds Noah an alluring prospect. But a terrifying event shatters all hope of an easy affair. Meanwhile, Noah must fight like never before to make sense of what just occurred.
The Affair Season 3 Episode 4 Review
Cole is put in an increasingly impossible situation by Alison's return to his life. Alison must contend with Luisa while attempting to reconnect with her daughter. Simultaneously, a dangerous passion threatens to wreck everything.
The Affair Season 3 Episode 5 Review
Alison is motivated to spend a memorable day with Noah on Block Island for an unusual reason. Noah is left wistful by their profound connection, until the problems from which he was escaping return with a shocking force.
The Affair Season 3 Episode 6 Review
An unexplained absence sends Helen on a journey of increasingly troublesome discoveries. Compelled to return to a place he's spent his life trying to escape, Noah attempts to repair his relationship with Martin.
The Affair Season 3 Episode 7 Review
Helen gives Noah the help he needs - but at what cost? At his absolute weakest, Noah's world has never seemed more hostile or bewildering. A vital moment of release turns suddenly into something that can't be undone.
The Affair Season 3 Episode 8 Review
An unexpected cause to celebrate provokes a sobering realization in Alison.
The Affair Season 3 Episode 9 Review
Helen's escape to Montauk exacerbates her guilt and hastens an identity crisis: should the truth finally come out? Noah's world collapses, leaving him to process something horrific.
The Affair Season 3 Episode 10 Review
Noah's visit to Paris provides Juliette with a distraction from unpleasant realities at home. A chance encounter offers Noah the possibility of healing a relationship in desperate need of repair.