Traitors '25 Starts 1/1/25 8pm

[souljacker]

Thank you danny la rouge
Sounds mean. I’m out but kinda was already as iplayer seems to indicate that Winkelmuppet presents all three series and that’s a deal breaker. She reminds me of Bob Monkhouse. Probably lovely but a tad oleaginous to be tolerated on my screen for long.

I can't stand her but I still enjoy the show. As others have said, it's a watch together type thing. It's not that interesting unless you've got other people to talk to about it.

 

[Orang Utan]

I can't stand her but I still enjoy the show. As others have said, it's a watch together type thing. It's not that interesting unless you've got other people to talk to about it.

Ah fuck it then. It’s dawned on me - I think that must be why I don’t enjoy those types of shows as I don’t like watching tv with other people in the room.

 

[lazythursday]

Slightly mystified by the idea this is a compulsory group activity. I watch it on my own and manage to enjoy it as a solitary activity.

 

[souljacker]

Ah fuck it then. It’s dawned on me - I think that must be why I don’t enjoy those types of shows as I don’t like watching tv with other people in the room.

I don't mean you need to physically watch it with others. But it adds a lot if you have an outlet to discuss theories. Whether that's family, work colleagues or here.

 

[Voley]

Alan Cumming does the US one Orang Utan He camps it up and is obviously having a laugh with it.

You might prefer that one.

 

[PR1Berske]

I don't mean you need to physically watch it with others. But it adds a lot if you have an outlet to discuss theories. Whether that's family, work colleagues or here.

How I "found" Twitter was through live-tweeting programmes with people, particularly Question Time and Apprentice. Watching the same programme together is quite old school!

 

[Plumdaff]

We watch it all together as it's a rare tween and adult friendly programme.

 

[Spymaster]

Ah fuck it then. It’s dawned on me - I think that must be why I don’t enjoy those types of shows as I don’t like watching tv with other people in the room.

I think that for some as, err ... quirky, as yourself, the worst way to assess whether or not to watch a tv show is probably to ask a group of people who are committed fans, why they like it. Especially a series with such complex appeal as Traitors.

As you can see from the threads, there are quite a few of us who have never watched any other reality tv but thoroughly enjoy this but you still seem dissuaded.

Just watch an opening episode of one of the shows.

 

[danny la rouge]

Ah fuck it then. It’s dawned on me - I think that must be why I don’t enjoy those types of shows as I don’t like watching tv with other people in the room.

Right, that’s it. Normally I wouldn’t care if someone else didn’t want to watch something. It’s up to them. Normally. But. But it’s now my mission to force you to watch the first episode of season three of the UK Traitors, Claudia and all. And I won’t relent. I know your social media. I’ll be barraging your DMs. I’m determined. I have set reminders. You won’t know what’s hit you.

 

[tommers]

Have you ever played Werewolf Orang Utan ?

It's that.

But with pointless tasks during the day and Claudia Winkleman in a chunky knit.

 

[Spymaster]

But with pointless tasks during the day and Claudia Winkleman in a chunky knit.

The tasks are the dreary bit. I pretty much ignore them.

The reason I was late to the show was because I saw a trailer for the first series which was a clip of one of the tasks with contestants fixed to a wheel. With no other context, I decided it was silly, so didn't give it another go until I dipped into the season 2 thread here and was intrigued by the weight of infatuation!

 

[danny la rouge]

The tasks are the dreary bit. I pretty much ignore them.

Normally. But the rowing task was spectacular and very much part of the psychodrama.

 

[Voley]

When the tasks involve shields they add to all the confusion and recrimination. They're worth it then.

 

[Jeff Robinson]

Haven't seen Monday's episode yet, so not looking at comments!

I did just search 'why is the Traitors music so terrible' and found this Guardian article from a year ago. I love this distillation of what the article calls 'Traitor Pop':

While the show does have a fondness for landfill chart hits (London Grammar is a particular fave), it also serves up what the music journalist Dorian Lynskey calls “Traitor pop … absurdly melodramatic cover versions of songs that are already plenty dramatic.”

The template of these cover versions is pretty standard: take a familiar pop or rock staple, slow down its BPM by about 40%, transpose it to a minor key, get an unremarkable vocalist to sing the chorus in a bluesy, mournful way, occasionally throw in some sudden orchestral swells to shake things up a bit, and you’re pretty much there.

The Guide #123: A brief investigation into the (deliberately?) dreadful music of The Traitors

In this week’s newsletter: The camp, dramatic cover-filled soundtrack has become almost the most suspenseful part of the BBC’s hit reality gameshow

www.theguardian.com

 

[tommers]

Normally. But the rowing task was spectacular and very much part of the psychodrama.

Yeah,that was a good one.

 

[Spymaster]

Normally. But the rowing task was spectacular and very much part of the psychodrama.

Sure. I say that I ignore them but I only half do.

Occasionally I get quite invested and shout YOU’RE DOING THIS WRONG!

 

[ddraig]

Haven't seen Monday's episode yet, so not looking at comments!

I did just search 'why is the Traitors music so terrible' and found this Guardian article from a year ago. I love this distillation of what the article calls 'Traitor Pop':

The Guide #123: A brief investigation into the (deliberately?) dreadful music of The Traitors

In this week’s newsletter: The camp, dramatic cover-filled soundtrack has become almost the most suspenseful part of the BBC’s hit reality gameshow

www.theguardian.com

There is no Monday episode, or Tuesday

 

[Silas Loom]

I’m beginning to wonder whether I might have enjoyed this. Too late now though. And it seems sensible not to waste mental resources on knowing who Claudia Winkelman is.

 

[Spymaster]

Haven't seen Monday's episode yet, so not looking at comments!

Last night (Monday) they showed a re-run of episode 2 on BBC3.

Tonight they will show a re-run of episode 3 on BBC3.

Tomorrow night they will show episode 4 on BBC1.

The BBC have drafted-in a team of monkeys to do the scheduling (this was posted on Friday):

 

[Spymaster]

I’m beginning to wonder whether I might have enjoyed this. Too late now though.

By no means is it too late.

In fact, you're in the enviable position of having 8 series from 4 countries to binge.

 

[souljacker]

Haven't seen Monday's episode yet, so not looking at comments!

I did just search 'why is the Traitors music so terrible' and found this Guardian article from a year ago. I love this distillation of what the article calls 'Traitor Pop':

The Guide #123: A brief investigation into the (deliberately?) dreadful music of The Traitors

In this week’s newsletter: The camp, dramatic cover-filled soundtrack has become almost the most suspenseful part of the BBC’s hit reality gameshow

www.theguardian.com

As invented by John Lewis' christmas ad people.

 

[danny la rouge]

I’m beginning to wonder whether I might have enjoyed this. Too late now though. And it seems sensible not to waste mental resources on knowing who Claudia Winkelman is.

Why is it too late? There’s been 3 episodes of this season. That’s easy enough to catch up on.

 

[Silas Loom]

By no means is it too late.

In fact, you're in the enviable position of having 8 series from 4 countries to binge.

That wouldn’t work, I have a vague idea of who the winners and main talking points were from each season, just because there is so much coverage. And I don’t have bandwidth for binging - or even really for catching up with the current season to the point where Mrs Loom presumably has reached. One hour per day is the limit.

 

[danny la rouge]

That wouldn’t work, I have a vague idea of who the winners and main talking points were from each season, just because there is so much coverage. And I don’t have bandwidth for binging - or even really for catching up to the point where Mrs Loom presumably has reached. One hour per day is the limit.

[chants] Seas-on Three, Seas-on Three [/chants]

 

[Voley]

JUST WATCH THE FUCKING THING.

 

[Jeff Robinson]

I’m beginning to wonder whether I might have enjoyed this. Too late now though. And it seems sensible not to waste mental resources on knowing who Claudia Winkelman is.

Claudia Winkelman's hosting is excellent imo. Can't imagine anybody doing it better than her.

 

[belboid]

Right, I've gotten thoroughly up to date with it now, uncloaked n all. A solid selection of interesting folks and complete fuckwits.

Glad Nathan went straight out, just for wearing his bloody coat to the round table. Instant wrong un. Their rationale for getting rid of him was bloody stupid, but it's the first one, they always are. The rationale against Elen was also stupid and a bit of a shame as she seemed to have a bit of brain (although, how being a Welsh translator means you are 'good at reading people' is beyond me). Obviously sound logic for Armani, although I suspect a few of them voted for her cos they just found her annoying.

Linda and Dan dont seem to know what the actual game is. Linda is so clearly led by... anyone. they may as well let her stay in for a while, any replacement would be better at it than her. Dan doesn't get that it isn't an entirely selfish game and that his selfishness is costing them money. The money they're meant to win. That will backfire on him.

No one has really impressed with their detective skills so far, other than Jakes immediate spot. Minah is playing a great game.

Maia will have been killed.

 

[Orang Utan]

Have you ever played Werewolf Orang Utan ?

It's that.

But with pointless tasks during the day and Claudia Winkleman in a chunky knit.

Nope.

 

[Agent Sparrow]

Thank you danny la rouge
Sounds mean. I’m out but kinda was already as iplayer seems to indicate that Winkelmuppet presents all three series and that’s a deal breaker. She reminds me of Bob Monkhouse. Probably lovely but a tad oleaginous to be tolerated on my screen for long.

She has some pretty special clothes. You might appreciate that.

 

[Orang Utan]

JUST WATCH THE FUCKING THING.

I am about to do so, mainly cos danny la rouge ordered me to.