London, UK – The BBC’s hit show “The Traitors” is garnering significant attention as it nears its conclusion. The latest episode, which debuted yesterday, became the most-watched episode of the entire series, attracting an audience of 4.4 million viewers. This figure marks an increase of 400,000 viewers compared to the previous night’s record.
The show’s popularity has been steadily growing throughout its current season. Last year, the average viewership was around 3 million, but this season has outperformed expectations. In fact, this week’s episodes have even surpassed the dramatic finale of the first season.
“The Traitors,” airing three episodes per week at 9 p.m. GMT, has become the most-watched television show in the UK on Thursday, surpassing both BBC News and ITV’s “Emmerdale.” Nearly one-third of all viewers tuning in to television at the time were captivated by the show. Additionally, all episodes are available on the iPlayer platform after they air.
In the latest episode, a tense roundtable discussion led to the banishment of a villainous character named Paul, portrayed with Oscar-worthy significance. Fellow traitor Harry turned on Paul in an unexpected twist, heightening the tension. As the episode concluded, Harry and another new traitor, Andrew, deliberated on who their next target for murder would be.
Produced by Studio Lambert, the UK version of “The Traitors” is backed by All3Media. Meanwhile, the US version of the show has just premiered on Peacock, and episode nine is set to air tonight. With only four episodes left until the show’s conclusion, the excitement and anticipation among viewers continue to build.