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The Traitors series 2

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PestyOne Wed 03-Jan-24 22:01:01

Has anybody watched the 2nd series of 'The Traitors' on BBC1 / iPlayer tonight?

I really, really liked the 1st series last year - so much so that I also watched the US & Australian versions on iPlayer to ease withdrawal symptoms when it finished 😂.

Another obsession is about to start I think.......

BlueBelle Wed 03-Jan-24 22:22:51

Yay I love it and tonight’s made a really good start

YorkLady Thu 04-Jan-24 00:11:50

I didn’t watch the first series but everyone was talking about it. Managed to watch the first episode tonight. Thought it was the best thing on to in ages. Watched a further two episodes on IPlayer. I’m hooked!

PestyOne Thu 04-Jan-24 00:16:09

I watched episodes 2&3 on iPlayer after BBC1 too - binged again 😂

Scotgirl Thu 04-Jan-24 01:20:13

I binged watched it too

BlueBelle Thu 04-Jan-24 06:12:36

Oh I won’t binge watching need something to look forward to in the evenings
It’s a corker isn’t it? best programme on for a long time and Claudia is superb at it
Loved the first series and pretty sure I will love this one too
I wonder who they ve chosen for the third traitor ??

kittylester Thu 04-Jan-24 06:18:20

Love it!! But won't binge watch.

Think it's the 4th one next, bluebelle.

BlueBelle Thu 04-Jan-24 06:19:18

Sorry of course Kitty

kittylester Thu 04-Jan-24 08:04:01

But who are you thinking it might be?

PestyOne Thu 04-Jan-24 12:53:19

Because I've binge watched the 3 episodes on iPlayer, I've got to wait for BBC to load more onto iPlayer or wait until Monday next week when 4th episode is on terrestrial tv again đŸ„Ž.

Episodes 2 & 3 were absolute corkers 👍 with so many twists & turns that nobody could have predicted 👏.

The location is amazing (North Inverness) with stunning scenery - I'd really like to visit the area, but sadly Ardross Castle isn't open to the public unless you hire the entire venue for a private function (corporate event, wedding, etc).

Chestnut Thu 04-Jan-24 23:53:16

I was absolutely fascinated with the first series because I thought it was so different to anything I'd seen before.

This time the first episode seemed like 'The Paul Show'. He was filmed in the diary room so many times, and others not at all, it was getting very annoying especially as I can't stand him and his smug looking smile! Another I don't like is Diane as she is too overpowering.

Here are the names of the cast which is handy for reference:
www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/the-traitors-season-2-cast-line-up/

BlueBelle Fri 05-Jan-24 03:12:18

I don’t mind Paul at all however Diane’s getting under my skin BUT she’s very astute and seems pretty good with her observations and guesses I thought they should have made her a traitor Keep your enemies close

Sara1954 Fri 05-Jan-24 06:37:57

I don’t watch much television, but one of my colleagues kept on about it so much that I gave it a go
I became absolutely hooked, and intend to start watching at the weekend, nice to see Claudia doing something other than strictly.

Parsley3 Fri 05-Jan-24 08:40:39

I have binged the first three episodes and am enjoying it so far. Diane is annoying me at the moment but I do have a soft spot for wee Harry. The third episode ended on a real cliffhanger. Who was banished? Can't wait to find out.

PLUGnPOINT Fri 05-Jan-24 10:40:34

The Traitors series - I really love this series. But i have very short time and just watched 1st episode. It was quite interesting. Good to watch.

Chestnut Fri 05-Jan-24 10:47:46

Those that stand out seem to be unlikeable characters so I don't feel drawn towards any of them. The others seem to be mostly rather vanilla at the moment, but it's early days and we will get to know them better. It's not a good move shouting about how clever you are at watching people and reading people as some have done. That makes you a target for the traitors. Better to keep very quiet and go under the radar until halfway through the game. You can read people without shouting about it.

aquagran Fri 05-Jan-24 10:59:36

Love it! Won’t binge watch as not much else on TV.
What do people think about the suggestion, which was quickly glossed over, that there is a mother and child combination on the programme? “Just sayin’ “

merlotgran Fri 05-Jan-24 11:38:32

aquagran

Love it! Won’t binge watch as not much else on TV.
What do people think about the suggestion, which was quickly glossed over, that there is a mother and child combination on the programme? “Just sayin’ “

I wondered why that was mentioned as well.

kittylester Fri 05-Jan-24 11:41:03

Aubrey had a shop in our small local town. It was fabulous. His mum used to help out and his dog was often there.

DD3 waitresses in the restaurant next door while she was a student as she delivered coffee and champagne to him.

kittylester Fri 05-Jan-24 11:41:26

*waitressed

Chestnut Fri 05-Jan-24 11:46:42

Faithfuls often have their own little theories especially at the start because they are scratching around for any clues which might reveal a traitor. They notice things that people do or say which might reveal something, so I don't think we should read anything into their comments. They have more often than not been wrong, especially when they say 'xxx is 100% definitely not a traitor' which always makes me laugh when they are in fact a traitor.

aquagran Fri 05-Jan-24 11:54:38

But reading things into comments is the fun of the game. Don’t we all have our own thoughts as to who will be banished or murdered. Questioning comments is the game.

annodomini Fri 05-Jan-24 12:12:41

I somehow missed the first series but am now hooked on the current series. What has astonished me has been the short time allocated to their daily tasks! They needed to be fit to rush around in the 'bird call' challenge!

Aveline Fri 05-Jan-24 12:17:02

I always think the tasks are good. At first they seem impossible in the time but almost always work out.
The little cliques all telling each other their opinions are hilarious.
I'd absolutely hate to be on that programme. I'd think I'd go mad trying to second everyone else. Or I'd be a great traitor!

Aveline Fri 05-Jan-24 12:17:24

Second guess