Betrayal: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 29, 2013

Starring: Wendy Moniz, James Cromwell, Stuart Townsend

Summary: This soapy, Chicago-set drama centers on a woman (Hannah Ware) who begins an affair with an attorney (Stuart Townsend), only to learn that he will be opposing her husband (another attorney, played by Chris Johnson) in an upcoming high-profile murder trial. James Cromwell, Wendy Moniz, and Henry Thomas also star for former ER producer DavidThis soapy, Chicago-set drama centers on a woman (Hannah Ware) who begins an affair with an attorney (Stuart Townsend), only to learn that he will be opposing her husband (another attorney, played by Chris Johnson) in an upcoming high-profile murder trial. James Cromwell, Wendy Moniz, and Henry Thomas also star for former ER producer David Zabel. The first season will consist of just 13 episodes.

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Creator: David Zabel and Frank Ketelaar and Robert Kievit

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. ... A Better Place
Air Date: January 19, 2014
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S1:E12. Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth ...
Air Date: January 12, 2014
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S1:E11. ... The Karsten Way
Air Date: January 5, 2014

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Glenn Garvin

Sep 29, 2013

A dark gem of a show. Read full review

David Hinckley

Sep 26, 2013

With law, politics, forbidden romance and the sordid doings of awful rich people all on the table, the raw material is certainly available for Betrayal to become a solid guilty pleasure. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Sep 27, 2013

Adapted from the Dutch series Overspel (adultery), Betrayal is consistently overwrought. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Sep 27, 2013

Even with a closing twist that introduces a narrative hook beyond mere adultery involving a murder trial, the show already has a strained feel in its piling on of happenstance and near misses. Read full review

Carrie Raisler

Sep 25, 2013

While it may not be the worst new show of the season, it feels like the least essential. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Sep 28, 2013

Not even James Cromwell can breathe life into this. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Sep 15, 2013

So far, there’s not much here you don’t see coming from many miles away, and there’s barely enough chemistry between Ware and Townsend to make things bubble. Read full review

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tashat

Nov 11, 2013

I love this show!!!! I hope they come back with another season!!! I think there is so much chemistry between Jack and Sarah and then there is the added mystery to the show. Can't get enough of it!!

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Syhouse

Jan 12, 2014

I like Betrayal and hope they bring it back for another season. Can't wait for the next one. ABC always cancels the good shows.Hope they don't cancel it like Red Widow.

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findtulip

Dec 10, 2013

I really loved the show, it's so intense and full of story. When I saw the first episode I stayed so petrified that I only thought in seeing the next one. The actors are amazing and I'm really exciting to see what's comming next.

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Lvy

Apr 28, 2014

Excellent drama with Hate and passion! Easy to watch, fantastic actors, the series are all brilliant.I'm looking forward to season two, so far the best drama I have seen during the last few years.
Hopefully season 2 is not cancelled.

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college_girl

Dec 1, 2013

Me personally, I LOVE this show! I hope they come out with another season, and another after that. Can't wait to see what happens as this first season finishes out! Love the chemistry and suspense that comes with it!

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caprica6

Oct 21, 2013

I saw a commercial for the show and hoped there was a BBC version so I could watch that instead. There was a swedish version not in english. But I tuned in and was pleasantly surprised. While I generally don't go for these shows, i was really drawn into the lust the two characters had.I saw a commercial for the show and hoped there was a BBC version so I could watch that instead. There was a swedish version not in english. But I tuned in and was pleasantly surprised. While I generally don't go for these shows, i was really drawn into the lust the two characters had. Stuart Townsend is a great actor. The main actress seems a little off. But hopefully as they get more comfortable it will get better.

I enjoy the twist in the beginning and can't wait to see how it unfolds. I don't know how long you can go hiding but we shall see. I hope it doesn't get cancelled.… Expand

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Kadeemluvmusic

Oct 4, 2013

It's a total rip-off. A Revenge/Scandal/666 Park Avenue rip-off. I don't why ABC is keep giving new shows that no one really cared for and let them watch the MLB postseason instead and hopefully wait for the World Series. Last Spring they cancelled Red Widow, now it's time for Betrayal toIt's a total rip-off. A Revenge/Scandal/666 Park Avenue rip-off. I don't why ABC is keep giving new shows that no one really cared for and let them watch the MLB postseason instead and hopefully wait for the World Series. Last Spring they cancelled Red Widow, now it's time for Betrayal to get Betrayed and never survive in the ratings and then gets the axe.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 2013
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  S1:E13. ... A Better Place
  Air Date: January 19, 2014
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  S1:E12. Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth ...
  Air Date: January 12, 2014
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  S1:E11. ... The Karsten Way
  Air Date: January 5, 2014
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  S1:E10. ... Number 16.
  Air Date: December 15, 2013
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  S1:E9. ... It's Just You and Me Now.
  Air Date: December 8, 2013
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  S1:E8. ... One More Shot
  Air Date: November 17, 2013
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  S1:E7. ... We're Not Going to Bailey's Harbor
  Air Date: November 10, 2013
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  S1:E6. ... The Things That Drive Men Crazy
  Air Date: November 3, 2013
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  S1:E5. ... Nice Photos
  Air Date: October 27, 2013
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  S1:E4. ... That Is Not What Ships Are Built For
  Air Date: October 20, 2013
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  S1:E3. If You Want the Fruit...
  Air Date: October 13, 2013
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  S1:E2. ... Except When the Bear Is Chasing You
  Air Date: October 6, 2013
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 29, 2013