Author Topic: The Traitors (Read 13235 times)

filopastry · « **Reply #40 on:** January 13, 2023, 01:23:50 am »

Quote from: Trada on December 29, 2022, 12:16:14 pm

Hopefully the next series will have a follow up show after each episode to chat to the people who left etc.

I think the BBC were take by surprise by how successful it was and I think the next one will build on series 1.

I really enjoyed the Aussie one and all episodes of the USA Celebrity version drops on January 12th will give that a watch as well.

Thanks for the pointer on the Aussie one, I enjoyed it as well, its also a fair pointer as to how Wilf should have played the last day to have a much better chance of winning.

Trada · « **Reply #41 on:** January 13, 2023, 02:14:42 am »

Quote from: filopastry on January 13, 2023, 01:23:50 am

Thanks for the pointer on the Aussie one, I enjoyed it as well, its also a fair pointer as to how Wilf should have played the last day to have a much better chance of winning.

The thing I leant from watching the Aussie version of The traitors is that Alex would had totally fooled me.

A flutter of her eyelashes at me and a cheeky smile and I would have thought I'm in here she's a faithful.

I would have been just another lamb to the slaughter.

filopastry · « **Reply #42 on:** January 13, 2023, 02:02:24 pm »

Quote from: Trada on January 13, 2023, 02:14:42 am

The thing I leant from watching the Aussie version of The traitors is that Alex would had totally fooled me.

A flutter of her eyelashes at me and a cheeky smile and I would have thought I'm in here she's a faithful.

I would have been just another lamb to the slaughter.

She was very good at what she did!

Red Viper · « **Reply #43 on:** January 13, 2023, 07:06:34 pm »

All these wannabe celebs in the US one are already driving me insane.

Trada · « **Reply #44 on:** January 13, 2023, 07:35:14 pm »

Just watched the first one of the USA version it's interesting that it's a mixture of celebrities and members of the general public and the celebrities think they are so above the public because they have played reality shows before.

It adds that extra twist celebrities vs the public

It will be interesting to see how it turns out

KillieRed · « **Reply #45 on:** January 14, 2023, 09:19:16 am »

Watched a bit of this with the missus, I know it’s early on, but the uk competitors seemed more likeable & some of them were actually sweet. This crowd don’t seem to have anyone you can actually like. They’re all players from day 1.

lfcmaster45 · « **Reply #46 on:** January 14, 2023, 02:51:07 pm »

traitors is the best ever

Trada · « **Reply #47 on:** January 15, 2023, 02:08:44 am »

The USA version was a strange beast

I went from hating Kate to liking her.

And the ending was brilliant maybe the best.

oojason · « **Reply #48 on:** March 18, 2023, 07:52:56 pm »

'Dawn French Joined By Stellar Cast For 'The Traitors' Parody | Red Nose Day 2023' - a 10 minute video, from last night's Comic Relief:-

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^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/q3hOgeFZPng

LovelyCushionedHeader · « **Reply #49 on:** July 16, 2023, 04:14:23 pm »

Australian version is on the iPlayer for those that haven't seen. Much more aligned to the UK version than the US one, and better challenges too.

Trada · « **Reply #50 on:** July 16, 2023, 08:01:45 pm »

Quote from: LovelyCushionedHeader on July 16, 2023, 04:14:23 pm

Australian version is on the iPlayer for those that haven't seen. Much more aligned to the UK version than the US one, and better challenges too.

The Aussie version was brilliant with a great ending

The New Zealand version starts in August hopefully that will appear on the web like the Aussie version did.

Dull Tools · « **Reply #51 on:** July 18, 2023, 09:48:41 am »

Quote from: Trada on July 16, 2023, 08:01:45 pm

The Aussie version was brilliant with a great ending

The New Zealand version starts in August hopefully that will appear on the web like the Aussie version did.

Watching this now. It is pretty good. Better than the US version.

I think the easiest way for people to work out the traitors is to wait to see the last few people down to breakfast who are never traitors.

LovelyCushionedHeader · « **Reply #52 on:** July 18, 2023, 10:47:54 am »

Quote from: Dull Tools on July 18, 2023, 09:48:41 am

I think the easiest way for people to work out the traitors is to wait to see the last few people down to breakfast who are never traitors.

They will have to change this concept for the next season as like you say, whoever is last down to breakfast won't be a traitor as they were basically nearly murdered. However, you can't blame any participant for not cottoning on to this fact in season one as it was obviously entirely new, and they wouldn't know how it was going to be edited.

swoopy · « **Reply #53 on:** August 22, 2023, 09:50:21 pm »

Watched the Aussie one over the past few weeks.

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Poor Craig. Far too loveable & gullible for his own doing.

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Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #54 on:** August 23, 2023, 03:19:05 pm »

Quote from: swoopy on August 22, 2023, 09:50:21 pm

Watched the Aussie one over the past few weeks.
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Poor Craig. Far too loveable & gullible for his own doing.
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He would have been 100% prepared to split that money too! Fair play to Alex - absolutely ruthless.

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amir87 · « **Reply #55 on:** August 23, 2023, 03:26:48 pm »

The highlight of the whole series was this moment.

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Smudge · « **Reply #56 on:** August 31, 2023, 08:43:56 am »

The Aussie one was quality. Better than the UK.

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #57 on:** August 31, 2023, 10:48:51 am »

Loved the Aussie one.

Spoiler

The episode where they united to oust Marielle was brilliant. She had absolutely no clue she was about to be eliminated, they played it perfectly. Probably my favourite moment across all three versions. Although I thought the show dipped a little after that... was disappointed they didn't do the endgame with them throwing the stuff into the fire, that was excellent in the UK one. Also lacked a bit of drama as when it got to the final three - Alex, Kate and Craig - there was no chance for the one Faithful remaining to win. So it was purely whether Alex and Kate would split the prize or one would get it all. To be fair, Craig finding out Alex was a Traitor was class.

Also had my favourite recurring plotline... why did you almost never see Paul speak?! He has about three lines in the whole show and made it to the second last episode. Honestly, I googled him and expected to find out he'd done something terrible off-camera but it's all a bit of a mystery.

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The US one was ok, but thought Alan Cumming was a terrible host. And because it had so many reality contestants, it all felt too performative.

New season of the Aussie one started last month so guessing it'll be broadcast in the UK before long.

filopastry · « **Reply #58 on:** August 31, 2023, 10:50:47 am »

Quote from: Smudge on August 31, 2023, 08:43:56 am

The Aussie one was quality. Better than the UK.

I thought the production on last year's Aussie one was pretty bad, they completely ignored some of the contestants during the season!

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on August 31, 2023, 10:48:51 am

Loved the Aussie one.

The US one was ok, but thought Alan Cumming was a terrible host. And because it had so many reality contestants, it all felt too performative.

New season of the Aussie one started last month so guessing it'll be broadcast in the UK before long.

The new Aussie one goes down the same path of having local reality stars , an influencer and an actor in it, I really hope the UK doesn't go down the same path. Hopefully we shouldn't as the show was popular enough not to need the marketing from trying to appeal to those "fans"

KillieRed · « **Reply #59 on:** August 31, 2023, 10:58:37 am »

Weird editing on the Aussie one as mentioned above. A couple of guys didn’t even get to speak until episode 4! Very odd.

amir87 · « **Reply #60 on:** August 31, 2023, 11:13:09 am »

Barely heard a word from that fat estate agent with no eyebrows but then couldn't shut the fucker up for the remainder of his time in there.

oojason · « **Reply #61 on:** January 3, 2024, 10:20:38 pm »

Decent opening episode to the 2nd season

Jon2lfc · « **Reply #62 on:** January 3, 2024, 11:21:54 pm »

Quote from: amir87 on August 31, 2023, 11:13:09 am

Barely heard a word from that fat estate agent with no eyebrows but then couldn't shut the fucker up for the remainder of his time in there.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #63 on:** January 4, 2024, 12:43:47 am »

Quote from: oojason on January 3, 2024, 10:20:38 pm

Decent opening episode to the 2nd season

Not a bad bunch this year except for the "Karen" retired schoolteacher from Northern Ireland.

I've watched first 2.5 episodes (on Iplayer). Enjoying it again

LovelyCushionedHeader · « **Reply #64 on:** January 6, 2024, 10:03:06 am »

Amn't

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #65 on:** January 6, 2024, 10:51:48 am »

Quote from: LovelyCushionedHeader on January 6, 2024, 10:03:06 am

Amn't

Totally legit in Scotland

Anyway, episode 3 was a definite step up in quality. That reveal! Plus Brian going mad at the roundtable.

Watched the Traitors Uncloaked thing after which was rubbish. It did show eliminated contestants finding out who the traitors are, but that’s much less interesting than I thought. Especially as they film that part a day or two after they’re eliminated, so all the emotions are gone.

I also read that each night the contestants leave the house and get taken to stay at a hotel next to Inverness Airport which ruins the illusion a bit

Chris~ · « **Reply #66 on:** January 6, 2024, 09:04:01 pm »

Don't think I've ever seen anyone more rattled than Brian. All time head loss

keano7 · « **Reply #67 on:** January 7, 2024, 11:00:37 pm »

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on January 6, 2024, 10:51:48 am

Totally legit in Scotland

Anyway, episode 3 was a definite step up in quality. That reveal! Plus Brian going mad at the roundtable.

Watched the Traitors Uncloaked thing after which was rubbish. It did show eliminated contestants finding out who the traitors are, but that’s much less interesting than I thought. Especially as they film that part a day or two after they’re eliminated, so all the emotions are gone.

I also read that each night the contestants leave the house and get taken to stay at a hotel next to Inverness Airport which ruins the illusion a bit

Yeah I didn’t rate it much. It’s probably better as a podcast than a TV show. Also didn’t like the fact they’re in a WhatsApp chat with everyone (which is fine) but you can get hints of spoilers by reading boy language and how they talk about other contestants.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #68 on:** January 8, 2024, 07:48:17 am »

Episode 3 was decent. Brian is up for the chop soon surely? I'd get rid of Zack straight off.

Circa1892 · « **Reply #69 on:** January 8, 2024, 10:17:58 am »

Quote from: Chris~ on January 6, 2024, 09:04:01 pm

Don't think I've ever seen anyone more rattled than Brian. All time head loss

The lad who won in the end last year had a head loss early on didn't he? Can't remember his name - but the one who played the homeless lady in Eastenders called him out and he had to leave the room.

It's a great watch - but actually I can imagine there are some pretty intense (probably slightly bullying characters) in there early on and I can imagine having to name people could make people wilt under pressure.

Craig S · « **Reply #70 on:** January 8, 2024, 02:20:07 pm »

Quote from: Circa1892 on January 8, 2024, 10:17:58 am

The lad who won in the end last year had a head loss early on didn't he? Can't remember his name - but the one who played the homeless lady in Eastenders called him out and he had to leave the room.

It's a great watch - but actually I can imagine there are some pretty intense (probably slightly bullying characters) in there early on and I can imagine having to name people could make people wilt under pressure.

Will? He didn't win. Was voted out in the final.

LovelyCushionedHeader · « **Reply #71 on:** January 8, 2024, 03:47:58 pm »

Quote from: Craig S on January 8, 2024, 02:20:07 pm

Will? He didn't win. Was voted out in the final.

It was Aaron who left the table I think.

Craig S · « **Reply #72 on:** January 8, 2024, 04:09:51 pm »

Quote from: LovelyCushionedHeader on January 8, 2024, 03:47:58 pm

It was Aaron who left the table I think.

Ah yes, sorry, you are right.

Circa1892 · « **Reply #73 on:** January 9, 2024, 03:56:54 pm »

Quote from: LovelyCushionedHeader on January 8, 2024, 03:47:58 pm

It was Aaron who left the table I think.

That's the one.

That said - his was nothing compared to Brian. I was convinced he was a Traitor after that and I know he isn't!

Only Me · « **Reply #74 on:** January 12, 2024, 12:51:29 am »

Never watched s1 as don’t like these reality shows.

Watching s2 under sufferance with the Mrs.

Not a very bright bunch are they? The herd mentality is infuriating. Already can’t be arsed about who wins. Lasting 4 eps is very good effort for me though.

And it was a fucking trebuchet, not a catapult.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #75 on:** January 12, 2024, 08:15:02 am »

Finished series 1 last night and it was boss but the challenge parts are boring to watch.

Will starts series 2 tonight.

Johnny Foreigner · « **Reply #76 on:** January 12, 2024, 08:29:07 am »

Only reality I watch these days, and loving it.. Could be pretty rough for some contestants though.. Norway, they did a version where contestants coming in as partners/friends, but played individually.. 1 of the traitors had a very gullible/nice partner, and they were both absolutely shattered/devastated in the end.. Looked pretty bad actually

Buck Pete · « **Reply #77 on:** January 12, 2024, 10:30:16 am »

I like Antony. The Chess instructor guy.

He looks like he's just one comment away from kicking the shit out of Zac.

Jaz is convinced Paul is a traitor but didn't vote to banish the ginger gobshite.

Good fun. Enjoying it.

Trada · « **Reply #78 on:** January 12, 2024, 10:30:55 am »

The best one I have watched so far is series 1 of the Aussie version the winner was totally brilliant and ruthless.

LovelyCushionedHeader · « **Reply #79 on:** January 12, 2024, 03:43:27 pm »

Quote from: Only Me on January 12, 2024, 12:51:29 am

Never watched s1 as don’t like these reality shows.

Watching s2 under sufferance with the Mrs.

Not a very bright bunch are they? The herd mentality is infuriating. Already can’t be arsed about who wins. Lasting 4 eps is very good effort for me though.

And it was a fucking trebuchet, not a catapult.

The herd mentality is pretty much how you win the show. If you go against the grain at any point you're toast, either because the traitors will see you as a threat or because the faithfuls will see you as a traitor.

I'd also disagree that they aren't a bright bunch given the concept of the show. Some will make stupid decisions, especially in hindsight, but ultimately they'll lose because of it. Meanwhile, others will make low-key really smart decisions that will help them get far into the show.