The Traitors

Part of me wants the whole thing to be on iPlayer, but it would be impossible not to find out the winner if that happened.

Oh no!!

You'll have to wait a bit longer than that Bluebell - the next episode is on Wednesday. The program is on TV on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays I believe.

Trish You don’t have to be sorry if you don’t get it you don’t get it but have you watched any of it ? I bet you haven’t ?

Anyway I m looking forward to Monday night (rubbing hands in glee)

As ever on GN there are those who just want to criticise things without understanding what they object to.

People can explain as much as they like, but views are set and in many cases there is no flexibility.

I don't think it's just about lying as the majority of the contestants are trying to uncover the traitors.

If you want to know more about the way it works there's lots of background stuff all over the place on the previous seasons.

Traitors Unmasked interviews the current lot as they are voted off/murdered.
I find that quite interesting.

Tish

Sorry I just don’t “get” this programme at all…

Can you elaborate on that in the interests of helping discussion on the thread?

I think this is great for observing behaviour, interactions, and readiness to betray one another out of self interest. Normal human behaviour I guess, and niceness isn’t good game play here. Poor Kas who seems a nice guy is a marked man because of it.

I don’t think the contestants this time are a particularly eclectic mix or representative age wise, but some older ones possibly wouldn’t be up to some of the physical tasks. A few of this lot appear rather immature.

I think this programme is popular because it shows people up in the worst light and appeals to the “nasty” part of our psyche.
I love the theatrical Claudia.

Have you watched it Tish?

Sorry I just don’t “get” this programme at all…

My family live a mile or so from the castle as did I for several years and now 45 minutes away and have friends that work there. So I watch it to see and recognise lots of the locations. I definitely agree with the comments about the sensless screeching and childish behaviour, has driven me mad! Hopefully things will settle down! Claudia on the other hand visted the primary school much to the excitement of my grandchildren and was utterly lovely. Will still watch as you get dragged into it!!

I'm so pleased to find this thread. I am watching this series not having watched the previous ones and am really enjoying it. OH said he didn't want to watch it so I offered to go into another room and watch. He said I didn't need to do that and he would read his book but I think not a lot of it got read. However, I can't yet discuss it with him because he will claim not to be interested! I was so pleased when Armani was voted out - she was very annoying. What will happen when Charlotte forgets to use her Welsh accent I wonder? Will anyone notice? Soldier posing as Barbie is a brilliant idea. What will the priest say when asked what her job is?

VeeScott don't watch it then. I love it. It's only a game. Also the contestants are fascinating. This year we have a doctor,a soldier and a priest.

I hate reality TV but have watched and lived Traitors from the very start.
I like the new twists in this series but am struggling to take to many of the players. Too much bursting into tears at the drop of a hat and, as many have said the childish squealing is off putting. I think Mynah is a good player and may well vote Linda out before she gives the game away. I like Kaz and can't understand why so many are voting for him to leave.

Emerald888

I watched the American series first just to see what John Bercow would be like. Missed first couple of episodes. Was full of people from US reality shows like Real housewives of Atlanta, The Bachelor and many others. Soon got hooked.
Don't find this series as interesting as not many older or mature contestsnts. Very shallow people. In last night's episode it was a struggle to get any to volunteer to be left off a boat during a task to achieve the aims of the mission: fuel and money. Don't want them to win!

The foolish got off the boat, the ones with the greatest drive to win stayed on.

I love the psychological aspect of The Traitors. I know it’s based on lying, but as someone else said, many board games are based on similar strategies.
I’m glad Armani has gone (never heard of that name before) - she was too big for her boots! Minah is playing the game well, staying under the radar and voting Armani out!
There should be more age difference between the contestants - most of the men seem to be around a certain age. There are lots of twenty something females and just the two over 60s.
I’m sure they must be told to scream and shout - they behave like big kids!🙄 I know they’re under pressure, but that’s ridiculous.
I reckon the three who left the train may return later - it’s happened before.
I like the ‘Barbie’ ex-soldier - I’d like her to do well. Jake’s a bit of a moaner - he’s expecting fairness! He must have known what he’d signed up for! Looking forward to the next episode…

£10k wouldn't tempt me. They might have to give up jobs to do it, and even without actual fame they will always be 'that woman who was on Traitors and did XYX' in their home town. There'd have to be a good incentive to out yourself through that. It's not exactly a free luxury holiday, either . They are dragged away to do strenuous tasks and to have very awkward conversations around the table.

The prize isn't particularly high anyway. By the end it has always been eroded from the original £120k, the odds are 25-1 against winning anything, and if you do get to the final there is a good chance that the money will have to be shared.

VeeScott

I feel like a grumpy old lady. I am reluctant to watch a program that sensationalises liars. I know it is just a bit of fun and it is not real (accept to those contestants who get caught up in the game). But it just rings alarm bells as to which direction society is moving.

It’s hardly a bit of fun when the prize money is so high. I think around £10k would be enough of an incentive for most people after all they’re already getting a free holiday in a luxury hotel. Then there’s the TV exposure they’re getting - I get the feeling a lot of the contestants are aspiring to get into the media industry.

Never watched this, think I'll give it a try.

I enjoy it from the phycological point of view. How people can brig doubts into people's mind and they then become like sheep

I watched the American series first just to see what John Bercow would be like. Missed first couple of episodes. Was full of people from US reality shows like Real housewives of Atlanta, The Bachelor and many others. Soon got hooked.
Don't find this series as interesting as not many older or mature contestsnts. Very shallow people. In last night's episode it was a struggle to get any to volunteer to be left off a boat during a task to achieve the aims of the mission: fuel and money. Don't want them to win!

Never thought I’d like this show, as never watched the first two series, and I don’t normally like reality tv shows. But watching the manipulation can be fascinating.

But it’s not real life VeeScot it’s a game of strategy and it’s interesting to see human interaction also how do any of us know how we would act in a snap decision
If you watch a game of chess or any game where they feign a move to make their move it’s lying isn’t it ?

VeeScott

I feel like a grumpy old lady. I am reluctant to watch a program that sensationalises liars. I know it is just a bit of fun and it is not real (accept to those contestants who get caught up in the game). But it just rings alarm bells as to which direction society is moving.

History is littered with liars whose only interest is self gain. Unfortunately, not a lot has changed.

VeeScott

I feel like a grumpy old lady. I am reluctant to watch a program that sensationalises liars. I know it is just a bit of fun and it is not real (accept to those contestants who get caught up in the game). But it just rings alarm bells as to which direction society is moving.

Have you watched it? It's not just about sensationalising liars. It's about sussing them out, and really the only lies that are told are if someone is accused of being a traitor and they deny it. Otherwise, it is far more about strategy and keeping a poker face.

I enjoy programmes like this (and Bg Brother) as they showcase human behaviour. I don't think that people can hide their true selves for very long, and because we know what the aim is we can see the games they play.

I find it interesting to consider how I would react if I were doing it. I know I would be terrible at this one, as I trust people far too easily. I might be better at Big Brother, but I would get very anxious about being watched all the time. I really need time to myself now and then, and hate being supervised, so the cameras would get to me very quickly. In both cases I would want to kill the screamers, too.