Hamilton-Reynolds Affair
Did Hamilton’s secret affair destroy his political future?
4.7 (10)
68 mins
Explore how the scandalous secret relationship between Alexander Hamilton and Maria Reynolds turned into one of the first political sex scandals in American history. Discover how blackmail and political rivals exposed the affair and shook the country.
Ep 1:
The Bobblehead's Secret
Behind Hamilton's bobblehead fame lies a scandal he wrote ninety-five pages to explain—a mysterious woman, a desperate marriage, and an affair that would haunt his legacy forever.
Ep 2:
A Stranger's Confession
A woman named Maria Reynolds arrives at Hamilton's door with a sorrowful tale, and what begins as charity quickly spirals into something far more dangerous while Eliza is away.
Ep 3:
The Wife Who Wasn't There
A blackmail letter arrives demanding satisfaction, Hamilton pays a fortune to silence it, yet the affair mysteriously continues—raising unsettling questions about who was really controlling whom.
Ep 4:
The Letters No One Can Trust
Was Maria Reynolds a victim, a conspirator, or neither? As Treasury fraud surfaces and suspicious letters emerge, the true nature of the affair grows murkier than ever.
Ep 5:
The Woman History Erased
Scholars question whether the affair even happened, or was a cover story for financial corruption—then Hamilton's explosive public pamphlet forces the scandal into daylight forever.
Ep 6:
Justice for My Hamilton
While Hamilton obsesses over how history will judge him, Maria Reynolds quietly rebuilds her life—raising the question of who truly controlled this story's ending.
Discussions (7)
Ronald
Level 6 · 5 mo agoCreating a sex scandal to hide a money scandal is definitely page one of the politician playbook.
Rex
Level 3 · 5 mo agoAdmitting to the affair to beat the fraud allegations was a solid play. Better a cheater than a thief.
Bailey
Level 3 · 5 mo agoHamilton cooked the books 100%! No chance he pays a bag just to shut Reynolds up. He used the girl as a cover story to save his skin. Proper dodgy.
