The Traitors UShas been an absolute success for Peacock, and now, NBC has a new version of the popular series in development. The reality competition show is a spinoff ofDe Verraders, aka “The Traitors” in Dutch. It originated in the Netherlands, and now,almost 40 different versions ofThe Traitorsfrom other countries have been producedor are in the works.
NBC’sYouTubepage released a video announcing thatthe network is developing a civilian version ofThe Traitors US.Historically, only celebrities have played the game (except for season 1, which featured half newbies and half reality TV veterans). However, now, a spinoff ofThe Traitors USwill be open to the public. Check outhost Alan Cummings’statement below:
“All the world’s a stage, and all the people merely players. I’m opening the doors of my castle not to a group of celebrities, but to you America. Now anyone can apply to come and play my treacherous game.”
What The New Traitors US Spinoff Means For The Franchise
The Traitors' Growth Is Neverending
Everynew season ofThe Traitors USperforms better than the last, proving how successful the franchise has been as a whole. Now, with a civilian version in the works, it seems as though its growth is exponential. There is no stoppingThe Traitors, and fans should expect the franchise to only keep expanding and to stay relevant for many years to come.
Fans can apply to be on NBC’sThe Traitors USspinoff atTheTraitorsUS.com. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and hold a valid passport.
Plus, aTraitors USspinoff without reality starswill only expand the franchise’s outreach. Some might have been turned away from watching Peacock’s celebrity version because they didn’t know or weren’t fans of the contestants, meaning they didn’t have the same connection to the cast as others. However,NBC’s civilian-only version ofThe Traitors USmight entice more people to tune in.
Our Take On The Traitors US Opening Applications To Civilians
It’s about time thatThe Traitors USopened the game up to non-reality TV celebrities. While watchinglegendaryBig Brotherhouseguests like Dan Gheeslingand Danielle Reyes andReal Housewivesstars like Phaedra Parks play has been a joy, it’d also be great to see newbies prove themselves.Everyone was a civilian before they got their chance on reality TV,after all.
Peacock’s show limits itself by only casting celebrities. However, NBC’s spinoff isn’t bound to these requirements, meaning the possibilities are endless. It could achieve the same success as versions ofThe Traitorsthat include civilians. Given how wonderfulTheTraitors US' casting team has been (they even won an Emmy), NBC’s series is sure to strike gold with its cast of newbies.
The Traitors USseason 4 is set to premiere in early 2026, and Peacock has already renewed the show for a fifth season.
