Inside Adultery: Why Danny Brocklehurst’s Provocative ITV Drama Is Turning Heads
If you have spotted that high-octane teaser making the rounds, you are tracking the buzz around Adultery, a gripping six-part relationship thriller written by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Danny Brocklehurst (Fool Me Once, Stay Close, The Stranger).
Stepping away from traditional glossy soaps, this twist-driven drama leans into the messy, high-stakes emotional fallout of modern relationships.
A Teenage Romance That Sparks a Dangerous Chain Reaction
The story begins with a classic combustible setup that forces two ordinary families into an uncomfortable collision course:
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Young Love: The narrative kicks off when Tom’s 15-year-old daughter, Jess, falls head over heels into an all-consuming romance with a schoolmate named Ollie.
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The Accidental Meeting: While the teenagers are completely wrapped up in each other, Tom crosses paths with Ollie’s mother, Beth, under deeply unexpected circumstances.
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The Affair: Unable to resist the powerful spark between them, Tom and Beth embark on an intense, passionate affair that threatens to uproot both of their families, crossing lines of class, grief, and parental responsibility.
A Star-Studded British Ensemble
Bringing Brocklehurst’s razor-sharp script to life, the series features a powerhouse lead and supporting cast, headlined by Dominic Cooper and Romola Garai, alongside stellar supporting turns from Shelley Conn and Matthew McNulty.
The Verdict
While promotional copy often frames every new release as the ultimate binge, Adultery genuinely taps into the addictive, morally gray territory of prestige relationship thrillers like The Affair. If you love messy, high-tension British dramas that examine how a single impulsive choice can unravel an entire life, it is an essential series to keep on your radar.