TV has unveiled the trailer for Adultery, a provocative new six-part romance series that explores the explosive consequences of a forbidden affair.

Created by acclaimed writer Danny Brocklehurst – known for his success with Harlan Coben adaptations like Fool Me Once and The Stranger – the series promises to be an emotional exploration of passion, parenthood and the fallout of a secret romance that threatens to upend two families.

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Romola Garai stars in the ITV drama

Dominic Cooper (Mamma Mia!) and Romola Garai (Betrayal) lead the cast, alongside Shelley Conn (Bridgerton) and Matthew McNulty (Deadwater Fell).

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What is Adultery about?

Billed as a story “bristling with forbidden desire” that raises questions about “class, grief and the effects of social media,” the series centres on two families and the love affair that threatens to turn their lives upside down.

The synopsis continues: “When Tom Kirkman (Dominic Cooper) and Beth Brookes (Romola Garai) first meet, they share an immediate, intense connection. The only problem is, Tom’s 15-year-old daughter Jess (Leila Khan) is in a relationship with Beth’s son Ollie (Johnny Sanpher), and their young love has become all-consuming.

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Dominic Cooper plays Tom Kirkman

“As Tom and Beth struggle with their undeniable desires, they must grapple with their guilt and the potential consequences for their families and partners, Hannah (Shelley Conn) and Neil (Matthew McNulty).

“Will they be able to control their desires unlike their lovestruck teenagers?”

Shelley Conn plays Hannah

Executive producer Ben Stephenson, a former BBC Head of Drama responsible for commissioning hit dramas such as Line of Duty and Sherlock, teased the series as “juicy, gripping and complex”.

“I am thrilled that we have assembled such a high calibre cast for Danny’s wonderful scripts,” Ben previously said in a statement. “Dominic and Romola are two remarkable actors at the peak of their careers and it’s hugely exciting to see what they bring to this juicy, gripping and complex show alongside their amazing co-ads Matthew and Shelley.”

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Matthew McNulty portrays Neil

How to watch Adultery

While ITV has yet to announce a release date for Adultery, we do know that the show will launch on ITV and STV in the autumn and will be available for streaming on ITVX and STV Player.