Two Single Parents Thought They Could Keep Their Relationship Hidden From Everyone Around Them — But The Discovery They Make About Their Own Children Changes Everything And Sets Off A Chain Of Events Neither Family Is Prepared To Handle

ITV has a provocative new 6-part drama coming this autumn, and it’s already generating major buzz.
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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.
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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 OnceThe 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 FosterThe Affair, or Anatomy of a Scandal, this one is going to be right up your alley.