ITV has a provocative new 6-part drama coming this autumn, and it’s already generating major buzz.

Image 1: Adultery official poster / First look Source: ITV
The Story
A chance encounter between two single parents — Tom (Dominic Cooper) and Beth (Romola Garai) — leads to an intense, passionate affair that threatens to destroy two families.
The twist? Their teenage children are already in a serious relationship with each other. What starts as a secret romance quickly spirals into chaos, secrets, heartbreak, and moral dilemmas involving class, grief, and the dangers of social media.
Image 2: Dominic Cooper and Romola Garai in Adultery Source: ITV
Why It’s Going to Be Addictive
- Star power: Dominic Cooper (Mamma Mia!, Preacher) and Romola Garai (Atonement)
- Written by Danny Brocklehurst (known for Fool Me Once, The Stranger)
- A juicy mix of forbidden romance, family drama, and emotional tension
- Described as “provocative,” “steamy,” and “explosive”
Image 3: Tense scene from the trailer Source: ITV
Adultery will air on ITV1 & STV this autumn and will be available to stream on ITVX.
If you love dramatic relationship thrillers like Doctor Foster, The Affair, or Anatomy of a Scandal, this one is going to be right up your alley.