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- Peacock
- Jan 12, 2023
- Peacock
- Jan 12, 2023
Summary Hosted by Alan Cummings, 20 contestants (including 10 from such reality shows as The Bachelor, Big Brother, and Survivor) compete in challenges at a Scottish castle to win part of the $250,000 prize, but three competitors have a plan to steal from the others.
- Peacock
- Jan 12, 2023
- Peacock
- Jan 12, 2023
Summary Hosted by Alan Cummings, 20 contestants (including 10 from such reality shows as The Bachelor, Big Brother, and Survivor) compete in challenges at a Scottish castle to win part of the $250,000 prize, but three competitors have a plan to steal from the others.
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
76
75% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
25% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
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By the time you reach episode eight (which could already scoop the award for the year’s best hour of reality TV), the tension is so unbearable that you will be glad the last two episodes are there for binging. Just be prepared for the stress-inducing final episode, which is pure shout-at-the-TV brilliance.
Between Cumming’s scenery-chewing and the whole dynamic between the reality stars and the civilians make The Traitors fun to watch.
The joy of this competition is that no one quite understands that there’s truly no obvious strategy to the game or immediate telltale signs of someone’s “traitor” status—at least in the first few episodes. ... The thoughtfully selected cast is obviously a huge part of the show’s winning formula.
The attempt is still worth watching, as the core concept seems too resilient to be ruined. But Peacock’s adaptation comes close enough to squandering the format’s potential that I wonder if it will gain much traction.
