ITV drama Adultery concludes tonight, with the final episode broadcasting on ITV1 on Tuesday, November 10. The series, starring Dominic Cooper as Tom Kirkman and Romola Garai as Beth Brookes, sees their affair exposed in the sixth and concluding episode. All episodes are currently available for online viewing.
Viewer reactions to the series
Throughout the series, viewers have shared their reactions on social media. On X, one fan wrote: "Really enjoyed #Adultery on ITV. Great writing and feels very old school drama just about life, family and love. Also a great cast." Another commented: "#Adultery oh wow - binge watched this - incredible, really fantastic acting and the exact emotional rollercoaster that all parties feel . Gripping, sad and also real."
The clandestine meetings and secret getaways between Beth and Tom stayed hidden throughout most of the programme, but the truth emerges in the finale. Audiences witness both characters confronting the fallout as Tom makes a night-time journey to his family residence. Upon his return to Beth, he confesses to feeling adrift and overwhelmed by the pace of events.
The divisive ending
Tom acknowledges he may love Beth but had not expected to experience such isolation, though Beth reminds him they are now facing the stark truth of their situation. With uncertainty surrounding whether the couple chooses to give their relationship another opportunity, audiences witness Beth preparing for a date. As she enters the restaurant, Tom awaits her.
It marks their second formal date, demonstrating they are rebuilding their romantic journey on their own terms, with the series concluding on the couple deciding to move forward together. The conclusion has proved divisive amongst audiences, with one social media commentator posting: "That Adultery finale has split the country. Half of you are swooning over Dominic Cooper, the other half are furious Tom and Beth got to walk off into the sunset after all that hurt. Satisfying ending or a total cop-out? #Adultery."
A second individual remarked: "#Adultery How can you cause all that upset and hurt and ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after." Nevertheless, another viewer commented: "Great series #adultery."
What's next on ITV
Adultery broadcast from Sunday through Tuesday. ITV1 will screen England's UEFA Nations League fixture against Spain this Sunday, while I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2026 launches on Monday, November 16 at 9pm and will continue for the subsequent three weeks. ITV has yet to formally announce the celebrity contestants entering camp, but Wayne Rooney, Ade Adepitan, Leomie Anderson and Sharky have been seen arriving in Australia thus far. Adultery is available to stream on ITVX.
