Sierra's perspective was wonderfully written and really quite engaging. It was not at all filler as I expected it would be. Instead, we were given quite an interesting insight into Sierra's personal life and character while struggling to raise baby Eddie, plus the interesting addition of Sierra's famous mother into the mix. I also loved seeing Sierra getting a big movie role for a character going through something which was ironically quite close to her own life, and I think it was a perfect addition to The Affair's season five Hollywood vibe.
Helen's perspective also did not disappoint, and was quite layered and nuanced. I'm loving Helen in this new role as the fabulous Sasha Mann's girlfriend and all of the confidence that comes with it, but I'm starting to sense that things will only unravel from here. Sasha's true colors began to show in this episode, and Helen definitely took notice that he's not the 'prince' he seemed to be. We also got the brief return of Eden, Noah's book publicist in season two, which I'm sure will have some sort of long-term playout. Helen was also struggling immensely with Priya in this episode, who was getting more and more hostile towards Helen as she learned that she's moved on rather quickly from Vik. Do we think Priya is going to make some bold and perhaps consequential moves as a result? I wouldn't be surprised.
It was also nice to take a break from Noah here. We did see him briefly as he tried to "win back" Helen, continuing to be a man-child, and it was just enough of an appearance to make an impression without having to go fully into his perspective. I loved this episode and I can't wait for what's next!
Helen's perspective also did not disappoint, and was quite layered and nuanced. I'm loving Helen in this new role as the fabulous Sasha Mann's girlfriend and all of the confidence that comes with it, but I'm starting to sense that things will only unravel from here. Sasha's true colors began to show in this episode, and Helen definitely took notice that he's not the 'prince' he seemed to be. We also got the brief return of Eden, Noah's book publicist in season two, which I'm sure will have some sort of long-term playout. Helen was also struggling immensely with Priya in this episode, who was getting more and more hostile towards Helen as she learned that she's moved on rather quickly from Vik. Do we think Priya is going to make some bold and perhaps consequential moves as a result? I wouldn't be surprised.
It was also nice to take a break from Noah here. We did see him briefly as he tried to "win back" Helen, continuing to be a man-child, and it was just enough of an appearance to make an impression without having to go fully into his perspective. I loved this episode and I can't wait for what's next!
