The world of high-stakes deception and dramatic alliances is back with a vengeance. The Traitors US Season 4 has officially launched, promising more suspense, betrayal, and unpredictable gameplay than ever before. The Emmy-winning murder mystery reality series dropped its first three episodes on January 8, inviting viewers back into its web of lies and strategy.
What Is The Traitors US All About?
For the uninitiated, the show's premise is a masterclass in psychological gameplay. 23 celebrities, including famous faces from reality TV, sports, and entertainment, are isolated in the atmospheric Ardross Castle in Scotland. They all compete for a massive $250,000 prize pot. However, they are secretly divided into two roles: the majority are "Faithfuls," who must work together to identify the deceivers, while a select few are "Traitors," whose mission is to sabotage the group and remain undetected.
Each episode culminates in a tense Roundtable where players vote to banish someone they suspect is a Traitor. If the Faithfuls successfully eliminate all Traitors, they share the prize money. But if even one Traitor survives until the end, they steal the entire sum for themselves. Hosted by the brilliantly theatrical Alan Cumming, the show is a chaotic blend of social experiment and strategic mind games.
The Major New Twist for Season 4
Season 4 introduces a game-changing element designed to destabilize both players and viewers. While the standard format begins with three known Traitors, this season features a Secret Traitor. The identity of this player is hidden from everyone—the other Traitors, the Faithfuls, and the audience—at the start.
This Secret Traitor conspires privately with host Alan Cumming. Their sinister power? Each night, they select four potential "victims." The regular Traitors must then choose one name from that list to murder. This ingenious twist sows confusion on all sides, making the Traitors doubt each other and throwing the Faithfuls' detective work into complete disarray. The early episodes have already delivered a jaw-dropping reveal of the Secret Traitor's identity, setting the stage for an explosive season.
Star-Studded Cast and Where to Watch
The celebrity lineup for this season is a dynamic mix of personalities guaranteed to clash. The cast includes Donna Kelce (NFL matriarch), Lisa Rinna (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills), Candiace Dillard Bassett (Real Housewives of Potomac), Rob Rausch (Love Island USA), Monét X Change (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Tara Lipinski (Olympic gold medalist figure skater), Eric Nam (singer), and Ron Funches (comedian), among others.
The Traitors US Season 4 is streaming exclusively on Peacock. The premiere was on January 8, with new episodes released every Thursday at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. The season will build towards a grand finale and a reunion special scheduled for February 26, 2026. For those wanting to catch up, all previous seasons are also available for binge-watching on the Peacock platform.
With its new twist raising the stakes, Season 4 is poised to be the most treacherous and entertaining installment yet. As alliances form and shatter in the shadowy corridors of the Scottish castle, one thing is certain: trust is the most dangerous game of all.
