# The Traitors (2022–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-traitors-uk/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Critic Score | 95% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Reality |
| Seasons | 4 (48 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

The Traitors (2022–present) is a Reality series created by Unknown, streaming on BBC. It holds a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (95%), audience ratings (92%), Metascore (80/100), IMDb (8.3/10), and fan ratings (80%) across 4 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Claudia Winkleman presides over a Scottish castle full of liars — the most successful new British format of the decade, and the export that beat the Dutch original.

## Synopsis

Strangers play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust in the hope of winning up to £120,000. But hidden amongst the players are three Traitors, who secretly ‘murder’ a player every night. It’s up to the Faithfuls to banish them from the game before they become the next victim. If the Faithfuls eliminate all the Traitors they split the cash; but if a Traitor remains undetected to the end of the game, they take all the money.

## Cast

Claudia Winkleman

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Traitors worth watching?**
Yes — The Traitors earns a 86% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 95%, audience 92%, Metascore 80/100, IMDb 8.3/10, and fan 80%. Claudia Winkleman presides over a Scottish castle full of liars — the most successful new British format of the decade, and the export that beat the Dutch original.

**Why is The Traitors so highly rated?**
The Traitors scores 86% because all five independent sources agree: critics 95%, audiences 92%, Metacritic 80/100, IMDb 8.3/10 and fan ratings 80%. Claudia Winkleman presides over a Scottish castle full of liars — the most successful new British format of the decade, and the export that beat the Dutch original. See the full breakdown on the The Traitors series page.

**Is The Traitors on Netflix?**
No — The Traitors is not on Netflix. It streams on BBC, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Traitors come out?**
The Traitors first aired in 2022 and ran through 2026 (2022–present). Created by Unknown; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of The Traitors are there?**
The Traitors has 4 seasons across 48 episodes (2022–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch The Traitors?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Traitors’s 48 episodes take roughly 36 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Traitors?**
The Traitors streams on BBC in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Traitors?**
The Traitors stars Claudia Winkleman. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in The Traitors?**
The Traitors has 48 episodes across 4 seasons (2022–present).

**What is The Traitors about?**
Strangers play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust in the hope of winning up to £120,000. But hidden amongst the players are three Traitors, who secretly ‘murder’ a player every night. It’s up to the Faithfuls to banish them from the game before they become the next victim. If the Faithfuls eliminate all the Traitors they split the cash; but if a Traitor remains undetected to th…

**Who created The Traitors?**
The Traitors was created by Unknown. It is a reality series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after The Traitors?**
Browse more reality series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

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