“Come one, come all, come friend, come foe,” states the great Alan Cumming—whose Moira Rose-inspired accent and incredible wardrobe unite to create what may be the greatest reality show host ever. There are plenty of versions of The Traitors, so if you (like me) absolutely binge through the four seasons of this one, you’ll have the bittersweet relief of knowing that there are still U.K., Australian, and celebrity versions to soothe you.
THE TRAITORS
What’s it rated? TV-MA
When? 2023-present
Where’s it showing? Peacock
In season 4, the ride is wild. We’ve got Housewives galore, Bachelors, Love Island legends, and even actor Michael Rapport—perhaps the most sticky and salty nut in the mix. These folks go through challenges to boost up the prize bucket and spend each night voting out who they think is a Traitor. The Traitors murder a Faithful (non-Traitor) each night, and soon everyone is so stressed out and sleep deprived you can’t look away.
This is the perfect way to play Mafia without any of the personal skin in the game—just watch sub-celebs spiral and enjoy every juicy outfit that Cumming wears. While it may be fun to play the Traitor, I am a forever Faithful to this show. Bring it on, season 5! (57 approximately 50-min. episodes) ∆
This article appears in Spring Arts Annual 2026.