‘The Traitors: New Blood’ Marks NBC’s Top Unscripted Premiere in 6 Years With 6 Million Viewers
The Peacock hit's civilian season boosts the franchise to reach over 5 million new viewers across platforms The post ‘The Traitors: New Blood’ Marks NBC’s Top Unscripted Premiere in 6 Years With 6 Million Viewers appeared first on TheWrap .
NBC’s hit streaming series "The Traitors" achieved a landmark milestone with its new broadcast premiere "The Traitors: New Blood," claiming the top spot among NBC's unscripted programming for six years. The two-episode debut aired on September 17 and garnered significant viewership across both NBC and Peacock, as well as Peacock alone.
With multiplatform data analysis spanning three days of viewing, the premiere achieved a key benchmark among adults aged 18-49, marking a resurgence of interest in the franchise. The 6 million viewers average per episode was a strong indicator of the show's growing popularity. Notably, "The Traitors: New Blood" boosted the overall franchise viewership to over 5 million new viewers across platforms.
The series, which features a civilian cast rather than the previous reality star lineup, underwent a tonal shift by moving to NBC's 8 p.m. primetime slot. Host Alan Cumming and the production team aimed to create a multi-generational viewing experience that appeals to a broader audience. Executive-produced by Sam Rees-Jones and featuring a diverse group of producers, "The Traitors" is created by IDTV in collaboration with RTL Creative Unit and distributed by Banijay Entertainment.
The show returns with new episodes on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with additional streaming on Peacock.
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