The Traitors: New Blood Premiere Recap: Alan Picks His 'Cutthroat Cabal' And Introduces A Devilish New Accomplice Twist
New Blood has entered The Traitors castle - read our recap and learn all about the game's first big twist.
The Traitors returned Thursday night, bringing 22 new contestants to its castle for the first time in history. Host Alan Cumming welcomed them, marking the start of Season 5 on NBC after moving from Peacock. The new format includes Traitor banishments earning the team $15,000 each, and the show is airing on NBC for the first time.
The cast included a realtor from Mississippi, a pilot, and a writer, among others. After introductions, Alan revealed that only two Traitors would be chosen, and one more player would join the dark side. The group began with a mission, banking $50,000, and earned three shields.
During a turret meeting, Tomica and Joe were tasked with selecting two accomplices, who would undergo trials to earn their robes. Katie and Xavier were chosen by Joe and Tomica. The first victim, coach lawyer Kim, was sent down a river the next morning.
After breakfast and the roundtable, Victor was targeted by Xavier, who spoke privately with Madeline and Victor about feeling bad for picking Kim. Madeline denied saying she felt bad, but Kriste was insistent, leading to a heated exchange.
On the following episode, Katie and Xavier were revealed as the accomplices in training. Victor and Madeline were voted out, with Madeline ultimately being banished. The accomplices must retrieve a death warrant hidden in a book in two locations to avoid elimination. The premiere concluded with anticipation for the next episode.
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