Itd be straightforward if ugly mirrors only hung in cafe loos and bookshop stairwells.
The Traitorsshows that not only are we clueless, but, more unflattering than that, wethinkthat were clever.
Wise is the man who knows that he knows nothing?
Well, delusional is the Faithful who knows 100% that one of their fellow players is a Traitor.
Here, its useful to know that the contestants arrive on the show via train.
The roles arent assigned until after they reach the castle.
Its stupid, and its also how the entire thing works.
Somebody blinks at the wrong time theyre a Traitor.
Somebody looks down at the wrong time Traitor.
Have your name mentioned at all, in fact, and youre a Traitor.
Bonded groups convince themselves of how right they are, and how Faithful they are.
Nobody talks about guesses, only what theyknow.
Its striking how attached players get to their hunches.
Ever read a headline and filed it mentally away, but not bothered to investigate further?
Thats Livi seizing on Freddies name and choosing him as her hill to die on.
Ever formed a trust attachment to somebody based solely on proximity?
Thats the players almost every episode.
The Traitorshas developed into ingenious television thats precision-engineered to captivate its audience.
Its both a brilliant TV distraction and a high-camp laugh.
The Traitorsseries three airs at 9pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays on BBC One and iPlayer.
