Showtime Debuts Trailer for 'The Affair'

By R. Thomas Umstead
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 Showtime has released the initial trailer for the fifth and final season of its drama series The Affair, which debuts Aug. 25.

The fifth season of the series, which stars Dominic West, Maura Tierney, Anna Paquin and Sanaa Lathan, explores the emotional and psychological effects of an affair that destroyed two marriages, and the crime that bring these individuals back together, said Showtime.

The Affair will chronicle the aftermath of last season's horrific events, and find the characters coming to terms with the consequences of their choices, according to Showtime. 

The Affair is executive produced by Sarah Treem (House of Cards, In Treatment), Jessica Rhoades (Sharp Objects), Hagai Levi (In Treatment) and Michele Giordono (Nurse Jackie).

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.