Max (Josh Stamberg) may be getting his chance to steal Helen (Maura Tierney) from Noah (Dominic West) in "The Affair" season 3.

Although it looked like the ex-couple was on the brink of a reconciliation before the fatal accident concerning Scotty (Colin Donnell), Helen and Noah's dynamics may change once he is imprisoned. During the last installment's finale, the author told the court that he was the one who was driving the car when it hit Scotty. He never mentioned Helen's name and the fact that she was behind the wheel that night, nor Alison's (Ruth Wilson) involvement in the accident.

Max also testified that he saw Noah washing off blood from the hood of his car, cementing the latter's guilt. Because of his statement, Helen will most likely see the father of her children being led out of the court in handcuffs. There is just no way that Noah will be able to get out of this predicament, unless he tells the truth. It looks like he has no intention of doing so, as it will mean seeing the two women he has loved suffering behind bars.

In a recent interview with Hollywood Life, executive producer Anya Epstein mentioned that they were thinking of adding a new perspective in season 3. Starting in the sophomore offering, the story has been heard through Alison, Noah, Helen and Cole's perspectives. As to the character who would be given a voice in the series, the showrunner declined to comment. Joshua Jackson, who plays Cole, said that it would be interesting if it were Max.

Meanwhile, Tierney hinted in her October interview that her character might end up leaving Noah after the trial. She said that Helen paid for Noah's lawyer and the expenses throughout the trial for the sake of their children. This suggests that she is doing it not for his sake, but to prevent their kids from the stigma of having a criminal father. Does this mean Max will finally have his chance to prove he is the better man?

"I don't know if she thinks he did it, but I think she does not want the father of her children to go to jail. She's already kind of raising four kids on her own, but if he's in jail, she's really raising four kids on her own. I think she loves him still. I don't know if she's still in love with him," the actress shared.

"The Affair" season 3 is expected to premiere this fall on Showtime.