The only episode I've enjoyed of this series has been the last one, in Paris, with Juliette facing the death of her Alzheimer-afflicted husband, Etienne.
Of course Juliette has guilt. She's banging around with Noah while the old guy suffers and passes away. But Juliette, it is not your fault. EVERYBODY in this series has guilt. In fact, there is more guilt in this series than a penitentiary covering a 100 acres.
In the episodes leading up to the Season 2 finale, Helen is a mess, Allison is a mess, Noah is the biggest mess, and Helen's recently reunited parents are the absolute BIGGEST mess, claiming the blame for all of Helen's troubles. In fact, that pair is so guilt-ridden they ought to be investigated. Surely they robbed a bank or maybe even killed someone. They even have a panic room in the house! They need to be locked up in a therapy room. But they've already been there.
The last two parts of the season finale take place in Paris. Beautifully shot, and as much of an advertisement for tourism as the French could ask for.
The details are terrific. The solid, pre-war apartment with high ceilings, solid doors, and a warren of rooms that Juliette comes home to are a delight to view.
Juliette is the only character I have any liking for. The doe-eye, dimple-cheeked Swiss Actress, Irene Jacob, was born in 1966, making her near 50 when she was making 'The Affair.' Near 50 never looked so good. The hope is she keeps showing up. Noah can't be without a woman.
How does Season 2 end? Basically it ends with Noah in a cab in Brooklyn Heights, having just brought Whitney back from France, with no visible luggage and no place to stay. He doesn't know where to tell the cab driver to take him.
Where will Season 3 start off? Probably in a clothing store where Noah picks up the basics. His book must have sold really well. He never seems to be without funds. Just clothing.
And we never seem to be without being witnesses to guilt.
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