40+ versions worldwide including the UK, US, India, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada
Since its debut on RTL 4 in the Netherlands in 2021, IDTV’s psychological reality competition has followed a remarkable trajectory, evolving into a global phenomenon. With its addictive gameplay—driven by treachery, deceit and betrayal—the show has captivated audiences worldwide, leading to adaptations across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand, with multiple returning series and companion shows also commissioned.
The Traitors is an intense psychological adventure in which treachery and deceit are the name of the game. Contestants come together in grand surroundings to complete a series of challenges with the objective of earning a cash prize. The catch? A number of the contestants are chosen to be the traitors and meet in secret to devise a plan to eliminate their fellow players called the faithful. The faithful must figure out who is a traitor and vote them out so they can take the prize money for themselves. If a traitor makes it to the end, they are in with a chance of taking home the cash prize.
The series delivers landmark ratings for its partners:
The Celebrity Traitors finale attracted 15 million viewers to the BBC, bringing in the biggest TV audience of the year in the UK. The series averaged 12.4 million viewers – 249% higher than the usual audience for that time slot – and achieved a 54.7% share which was up 146% on the slot average* and is set to return for a second season
In the US, Season 4 premiered on Peacock to the series best opening ever***. The Traitors on Peacock amassed 3.2 billion minutes viewed, less than a month after Season 4’s debut
A multi-award-winning global phenomenon:
Around the world, The Traitors has achieved remarkable international acclaim. Its award-winning success includes:
Nine Emmy Awards, including The Traitors US Season 3 which swept the Emmy’s in 2025 winning all five categories it was nominated for including Outstanding Reality Competition and Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program for Alan Cumming
Further major accolades spanning the globe, including two BAFTAs, two RTS Awards, five Asian Academy Creative Awards, plus a Rose d’Or and a Producers Guild Award
The imcomparable and super stylish Claudia Winkleman hosts the UK adptation of The Traitors, including a celebrity version. Set in the now iconic castle in the Scottish Highlands, all series have received wall-to-wall critical acclaim and pulled in massive audiences for the BBC – and across the globe.
The Traitors UK Seasons 1-4: 48 x 60'
The Traitors UK Seasons 5 in 2027
The Celebrity Traitors UK Seasons 1-2: 19 x 60'
Hosted by Alan Cumming, the Emmy-winning series features a cast of celebrities ready to play the game of deceit and treachery where the faithful try to uncover the identities of the traitors before they are murdered or banished from the game. And, in a brand-new iteration for 2026, New Blood opens the doors of the now infamous castle in the Scottish Highlands to everyday Americans.
Seasons 1-4: 47 x 60'
Season 5 coming in 2027
New Blood Season 1: 12 x 60'
In the Indian version of the global format phenomenon, hosted by Karan Johar, 20 celebrity players arrive at the royal Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan with a single objective: to win the title and the significant cash prize amassed through various physical and psychological missions.
The Traitors India Hindi Seasons 1-2: 21 x 60'
The Traitors India Telugu Season 1 coming soon
Filmed in Slane Castle on the banks of the Boyne, this spine-tingling adaptation of the global phenomenon brings suspicion, strategy and sabotage to Irish soil. A group of strangers arrive at the castle. Their mission: to win €50,000 without getting murdered or banished (in the game, of course). The twist? The Traitors walk amongst them, sowing doubt and deceit at every turn.
The Traitors Ireland Seasons 1-2: 24 x 60'
Ringmaster of ruin Gretel Killeen invites an exciting mix of charismatic everyday Aussies and some much-loved famous faces to Claremont Manor to play the ultimate game of trust and treachery, with a stab at winning $250,000.
The Traitors Australia Seasons 1-3: 20 x 90' + 13 x 60'
At Castle Claremont in South Canterbury, where the spooky atmosphere of the South Island provides the perfect backdrop for television’s most devious game, Iconic screen legend, Madeleine Sami hosts a cast of everyday Kiwis who take part in the thrilling psychological reality competition that has captured the world.
The Traitors New Zealand Seasons 1-3: 32 x 60'
Under the watchful eye of host Karine Vanasse, some of the players may fancy themselves masterminds and superior strategists who know everything about what the game entails. But every player quickly discovers that their hostess has her fair share of surprises in store, and that confidence can be a double-edged sword.
The Traitors Canada Seasons 1-3: 30 x 60'