Cloak & Dagger
Heres what to expect from the return of Peacocks buzzy celebrity series.
Once upon a time, afinal roseorAndy Cohen-hosted reunionmarked the end of a reality stars gig.
But no series has nailed the reality roundup formula quite likeThe Traitors.
The U.S. competition show, adapted from a widely successful Dutch series, quickly became PeacocksNo.
Part of this shift was about establishing a level playing field, producers tell Bustle.
That isnt to say theTraitorsfolks have pristine, uncomplicated reality resumes.
Instead, the focus is on a competition thats compelling in its own right.
But if any Traitors evade suspicion, theyll get the money instead.
Cunning wins you points, not pot-stirring.
This show is really not catty likeHousewives,The Real Housewives of AtlantasPhaedra Parkstells Bustle.
So, I think it allows you the opportunity to show a different perspective more strategic.
The thinking side of us as people.
Deception is part and parcel of just aboutevery reality showin existence, but onThe Traitors,its an imperative.
(Season 1 spoilers ahead!)
(Shed argue yes.
(He compromised by leaving them withcluesthat, unfortunately, werent deciphered in the heat of the moment.)
These decisions were difficult but, crucially, not mean.
Were just not used to this bang out of care, she says.
The show is also decidedly hands-off when it comes to shaping storylines, producers tell Bustle.
Thatsa novelty in the genre one that allows for genuine displays of humanity.
Without fail, their castmates cheer at the sight as if to say,You made it!
Were glad to see you.
We all get another chance today.Why cant everyone start their day like that?
ForBling EmpiresKevin Kreider,the format is a welcome reprieve from showslike histhat revolve around their casts personal conflicts.
I mean, thatreallyaffects my life.
But here, we can live our lives without having those scars.
