The Traitors
Seen it?2023 | 6 seasons | Reality
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 8 Emmys and people are still talking about it, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- 6 seasons and 60 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect violence.
- A big time investment at 6 seasons.
Hosted by award-winning actor Alan Cumming at an ancient castle set deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Reality Competition Program. Won 3 Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Real TV Awards: Best Competition Series, Critics' Choice Real TV Awards: Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series, Critics' Choice Real TV Awards: Best Show Host. Plus 8 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 2.2 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12023 · 11 episodes · 6.3 out of 10Weeknight
Season 22024 · 12 episodes · 5.9 out of 10Monday- Season 32025 · 12 episodes · 5.1 out of 10Monday
- Season 42026 · 12 episodes · 4.6 out of 10Monday
- New Blood2026 · 12 episodes · 2.3 out of 10Monday
- Season 61 episodeNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
- Alan CummingSelf - Host