The Traitors - new reality show on BBC1

Well I did not like the sound of this at all, but this afternoon I was crafting and wanted something mindless to watch so I gave it a go. I am hooked and so far have binge watched three episodes. It is fascinating to listen to the contestants logic in trying to identify the traitors.

All caught up now and really looking forward to the next episode...

I’m enjoying it and like the unusual theme. Something a bit different. Also like CW ‘s humour . Looking forward to tonight’s episode.

Not sure if I’m going to bother anymore all the hysterical screaming and dashing about was like a load of toddlers out of control. They were all like sheep when at the round table naming Nicky rather than who they previously named as traitor.

Missed it tonight so will have to catch up tomorrow. That might mean I'm one episode behind which is not good.

Still feeling so sorry for the first two victims. That just seemed so unfair. I don't think they will be CW fans from now on, the way she so ruthlessly eliminated them! 🧛‍♀️

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That may be tactical though. At this stage it's better not to stand out, as that would make her more vulnerable to being picked off.

True.

That may be tactical though. At this stage it's better not to stand out, as that would make her more vulnerable to being picked off.

Yes the drama etc has nothing to do with reality, it is gaming for money, imo.

But tbh I never watch reality shows nor gaming as a rule. So nothing to base it on.

Quite good fun though. They are a bit snowflakey I think, and very herd like.

I have been disappointed with the older person, I had hoped that she would think more critically, but she just goes along with the rest.

I suppose it is a game show if sorts. It feels like a sort of mixture of the Apprentice, Big Brother and I'm a Celebrity but in a nice location. Very over dramatised but so what. It's diverting.

I thought it was a game show?

I usually avoid them like mad - but this got a good write up so gave it a go.

Hooked!

Just caught up with this and I'm enjoying it. They're all very overexcited aren't they?!
Claudia is playing it very cool. Not like her usual self at all.

I thought the first challenge was going to be the Wicker Man challenge! I thought they had to climb inside the deer but then realised there was fire involved, so they probably weren't meant to be a human sacrifice.

I really enjoyed it! I haven't watched any 'reality' TV for years, but this appealed to me, partly because I like CW and her sense of humour, but also the settings; castle and steam train. The first task was spectacular; there must have been Health and Safety considerations around it, but it was cleverly filmed so that these did not show.

Nobody has to watch it on iPlayer just because it is there, though. I would like to see it all up there now. I'm not keen on weekly episodes of anything, as I can't be sure I'll be able to see things at fixed times. I think people are used to on-demand viewing as we don't live our lives to a timetable.

I agree that Claudia is good in this role. for those who don't like her, she's sort of in the background even though she is the link between the characters - it's not 'her show' if you see what I mean. It's a clever format. I tend to take against contestants who are willing to get one over on others if they do so off their own bat, but in this case the Traitors were selected, so it's very much part of the game, and I like them all. It's interesting how when someone has the finger pointed at them as a possible Traitor the others turn against them - I think that says a lot about how human psychology works.

You may not like Claudia but she is perfect here as Morticia Addams! I can't see anyone better suited.

I love Claudia - she is good at ad-libbing and good with people, so with her unique style, I think she is perfect for this role! It was quite late for me (weekday) but have recorded the first one, having managed to stay awake for the first half an hour (intriguing start!!) The format is an interesting concept.

Also I agree that it shouldn't all be on I-Player until the end!

Likewise Catterygirl with her too long fringe and the shininess (how???) and the awful black eyes it just looks so OTT and dated, less is more!}. She is very good in her role though.

Looking forward to it but can’t stand Claudia. Sorry Claudia.

I hope they put another 3 up tomorrow. I'm really enjoying it, and I'm a night owl, so like something undemanding to watch in the small hours.

It's on every night like I'm a celeb.... so I don't know why they have put three online already. It would be better to put them up each night as we go along and keep people guessing.

I'm on episode 3 now, and it gets better as it goes along.

There are only 3 on iPlayer, so I don't know what happens at the end of this one. Is it on next week?

I loved it! Although I skipped most of the challenge as I've had enough of them lately. I love the secrecy aspect, the castle and the way Claudia creeps around in the shadows. She is so well suited to that role with her black eye make-up, ha ha. She's like a sinister, ruthless Morticia Addams character and she's very good at it.

There are three episodes up on iPlayer .

I'm watching, but will say nothing until they've aired.

Interesting so far, can’t wait to see who’s gone in the morning.

They are voted off by the traitors and are told overnight, so they just don't appear the next morning at breakfast.