Paramours

BY: Matt Elisofon

Jamie Lannister, Game of Thrones
Although most affairs are “wrong,” this one is probably at the top—or bottom—of the moral heap. Aside from being Cersei’s lover, Jamie (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) shares the unique distinction of also being her twin. So add—or deduct—extra points as you see fit.

 

Noah Solloway, The Affair
Even though she has an adorable husband, Alison (Ruth Wilson), who is still grieving the loss of her young son, can’t help but fall for the dark and brooding Noah Solloway (Dominic West). And you know what? We can’t blame her.

 

Sean, Shameless
Given the loose morals of the wheeling-and-dealing Gallagher family, Fiona’s affair with a hottie like Sean (Dermot Mulroney) seems rather mild.

 

Adam Galloway, House of Cards
Even Claire, in her insatiable and unstoppable quest for power, can take a little detour for the likes of Adam (Ben Daniels), a successful photographer and former flame. Also, extra props for cuckolding Frank Underwood and living to tell the tale!

 

Jamie Fraser, Outlander
Even if you don’t believe in the “area codes” rule of fidelity, surely the “different century” rule makes sense when you meet a guy who looks like Jamie (Sam Heughan).

 

Mr. Big, Sex in the City
This one (Chris Noth) needs no introduction. Are you really a paramours when you’re the woman’s soulmate?

 

Nate Lahey, How to Get Away with Murder
Detective Nate Lahey (Billy Brown) deserves a standing ovation for making Annalise Keating (Viola Davis), one of the most self-possessed women in television, weak in the knees.