In a competition where trust is scarce and deceit runs rampant, The Traitors, launched by BBC, shows us the darker side of people who are willing to sacrifice their friendships in this game of trust. The game involves differentiating the faithful from the traitors. Sounds Easy? The game is anything but that, as we see that everyone has a strategy in their minds, even the traitors. They won’t be willing to reveal their identities so easily, especially not when there’s a hefty cash prize of £120,000 on the line.
The concept behind the show has been much more popular in Australia and other places and was finally brought to the UK with Claudia Winkleman being chosen as the host. A US version of the show will be airing next year, although both versions were filmed at the same location (Ardross Castle) around similar times.
The Traitors is scheduled for around 12 episodes, each filled with excitement and curiosity. The faithful have difficulty proving their innocence, while the traitors continue being wolves in sheep’s clothing.
The Traitors UK: How The Game Goes
The concept behind this interesting game show is credited to the Danish version titled “De Verraders,” which was brought to television by RTL 4 in March 2021. Similar to its counterparts, The Traitor’s UK version will Involve the participants staying at a common residence, where each week, they’ll eliminate who they think is the traitor.
The traitors, on the other hand, group up at a hidden location away from faithful eyes to discuss who their next target would be. They must do it as discretely as possible to avoid any suspicions. This is done until only a few participants are left.
Those who manage to escape all traitors and last until this time are declared winners, but if a traitor ends up staying until the last, they’ll be the title owners.
The Traitors UK: Episode Guide
This show started airing on BBC One on November 29th, 2022. New episodes of The Traitors UK version are scheduled to be released on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The episodes we’ll be seeing this season include:
Episode 1: November 29th, 2022
The first episode involves all the strangers ready to play the game of trust gathering at the picturesque lands of the Scottish Highlands. They introduce themselves and meet their host Claudia Winkleman, who will be guiding them through the 12-episode-long journey.
Episode 2: November 30th, 2022
This episode will feature the first kill of the gameplay, which leaves the faithful stunned. The remaining contestants gather at the banishment table, where they decide who could be the one behind last night’s atrocity.
Episode 3: December 1st, 2022
The Second kill has taken place, but this time, the contestants cannot handle the blame for something they didn’t do. The traitors try their best to maintain their facades.
Episode 4: December 6th, 2022
With the side games adding up to the grand prize, the contestants are ecstatic to see a competition that would give them £10,000 immediately. Later that day, they are back at the round table to vote someone out.
Episode 5: December 7th, 2022
The constant killings since few nights have left the faithful determined to catch the perpetrators. They group up in hope of catching them red-handed.
Episode 6: December 8th, 2022
Unable to find out about the traitors, the contestants are left disappointed. Performing not-so-well in the games adds up to it, along with another frustrating round table session.
Episode 7: December 13th, 2022
Secrets can’t be hidden for a long time, and one of our contestants who’s faithful ends up sharing a secret they’ve hidden for a while.
Episode 8: December 15th, 2022
As the night passes, the contestants await the news of another murder that could’ve happened. They expected the kill. What they didn’t see coming was Claudia’s shocking twist.
Episode 9: December 16th, 2022
Relationships have finally started to falter, as one of the members regrets their decision. Some contestants are left hurt, and no one seems to trust anyone else but themselves.
Episode 10: December 20th, 2022
The players understand why the game’s called a psychological reality show. The number of contestants keeps decreasing as traitors are still on the move.
Episode 11: December 21st, 2022
Only a week left before the finals, and the remaining contestants do their best to stay in the game. A pure play of Survival of the smartest.
Episode 12: December 22nd, 2022
The finals have the contestants gearing up for the last game, which would add up a huge amount to the already hefty cash prize. Winners of this psychological gameshow will be announced.
The Traitors: Streaming Guide
BBC One takes up the airing of The Traitors. It is seen on the platform at around 9:00 pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. It does air irregularly sometimes, so always keep an eye on BBC’s schedule to know more about it. Episodes of it can also be availed at BBC Iplayer.
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