Expect a lot to change in the new season of 'The Affair.' Expect a lot to change in the new season of The Affair. Chatter On Helen's 'Refusal To Stick Up' For Noah On 'The Affair' In an interview with Variety released on Wednesday, Maura Tierney (Helen) mentioned that while nothing seems official as of yet, some ideas she's been hearing for the third season sound "great.