If you’re anything like us, then the only way you've been coping with the colder weather is by watching, waiting for and talking about The Celebrity Traitors. We're halfway into the second season of the treacherous all-star gameshow and it's proving to be perfect weeknight viewing.
But, like everything, all good things must come to an end. Sadly, at the end of October, the series will be over and we'll have to wait until January for the civilian version to come out. When Claudia Winkleman crowns her winner(s) and shuts The Traitors castle door for the final time we will all be faced with the same question: what on earth should we watch next?!
If it’s backstabbing and gameplay you’re after, you’re in luck. Thankfully, there are plenty of twisty TV shows a TV remote click away - and we’ve dug out the best. With betrayals, secrets, and paranoia galore, here’s eight of the best TV shows to help scratch your Traitors itch.
The Trust: A Game Of Greed
First launching on Netflix in 2024, The Trust: A Game Of Greed sees 11 contestants at a glam beachside villa compete for a prize pot of $250,000. Unlike The Traitors, contestants are given the money automatically - but what they will have to figure out is how the money is split. While no one has to be eliminated, each episode will see players given the chance to anonymously vote others out. Will you split the money equally, or try to nab more for yourself?
Stream on Netflix
The Mole
If some classic Traitor sabotage is your cup of tea, you’ll love The Mole. A reboot of a reality TV classic, The Mole sees a group of strangers work together to complete missions, earning money that only one of them will win. Of course, there’s a big twist. One member of the group is tasked with sabotaging the challenges, aiming to cut down the prize pot. Expect extreme detective skills, intense paranoia, and roundtable worthy accusations.
Stream on Netflix
Million Dollar Secret
There’s not much that can match up to the sheer brilliance of The Traitors, but frankly, this Netflix show comes close. A group of strangers arrive at a remote mansion named The Stag, where one player will find themselves with a whopping $1million welcome gift. It’s up to the rest of the contestants to figure out who has the money, giving them the chance to steal it for themselves. Hosted by English actor and comedian Peter Serafoinowicz, this one leaves you questioning just how far you’d go for a million dollars…
Stream on Netflix
Squid Game: The Challenge
When Squid Game hit Netflix in 2021, it became an instant success - which was why no one was surprised when Squid Game: The Challenge was announced. Bringing the original show to life (with far less fatal consequences), the series sees real life contestants complete challenges to try and make it to the final. What sets this show apart from the rest is the prize pot: a staggering $4.55m (£3.47m).
Stream on Netflix
_The Circl_e and The Circle: A Social Media Competition
Dubbed a ‘social media competition,’ The Circle is essentially a game of popularity. Players move into an apartment building, where they communicate with each other purely via a social media messaging app. Once a day, they must rank each other - with the our highest ranking ‘Influencers’ deciding who to Block from the game each day. Of course, not everyone on social media is who they say they are. You can be yourself... Or you can be whoever it takes to win. While the axed Channel 4 show made a comeback on Netflix, you can also still watch the older seasons. Enjoy!
Stream on Channel 4 and Netflix
Are You The One?
Did someone say romance? If Traitors and Love Islandhad a baby, it would most certainly be Are You The One? The show sees unlucky in love contestants jet to a tropical destination, hoping to find their perfect match in the smattering of other singles. The only issue? They’ve already been secretly scientifically matched with someone in the group - and it’s their job to guess who. At the end of each week, a matching ceremony sees the cast’s progress. Pick wrong, and you might miss out on the £200,000 prize pot. With US and UK versions, there's enough content here to keep you going for at least a month!
Stream on Paramount+
Is It Cake?
This one might seem a bit left field, but if trying to figure out the Secret Traitor tickled your fancy, then It Is Cake? may be for you. A wildcard for foodies and mind game lovers, each series sees contestants create hyper-realistic cakes that replicate objects, hoping to trick celebrity judges into thinking their bakes are the real deal. Is it a big old burger? Is it a vicky sponge? Place your bets.
Stream on Netflix
Bullsh*t The Gameshow
Picture this: you're on a trivia show, prize pot in reach, and you don't know the answers to any of the questions. On Bullsh*t, there's no need to worry. You can bluff your way to the final and still win that million dollars with some little lies - but you'll need to convince everyone else you're telling the truth first...
Stream on Netflix
Charlotte Roberts is a writer at Grazia UK, specialising in SEO. She spends her days covering everything celebrity, culture, and entertainment - from film review roundups to cast explainers.