The reality show The Traitors challenges players to deceive or trust others amid intense scrutiny. Contestants alternate between being traitors, who lie and scheme, and faithfuls, who try to identify and eliminate the traitors. The show's format has gained immense popularity, with millions tuning in weekly. Neil Connolly, the creative director, creatively adapted the game into a live experience that replicates the show's tension and excitement. Participants often struggle with trust, leading to intriguing dynamics as they navigate the game's challenges.
In retrospect, this should not have come as a surprise. Since The Traitors first burst on to our screens in November 2022, it's become obvious that it's not easy to convince people you're telling the truth while being subjected to death-ray stares.
The show has won Baftas and Emmys, and drawn up to 10 million viewers an episode, and it's largely down to the sheer unpredictability of what people will do when they're put in a pressure cooker environment and suspicion is allowed to fester.
I wanted to make people's hearts race, he will tell me on the phone the following day. That moment when you feel your heart pounding in your chest, I know that I've done my job correctly.
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