Overview
- The finale, broadcast on November 6, averaged about 11.1 million viewers with a peak near 12 million, according to the BBC, after early episodes averaged roughly 12.6 million based on Barb figures.
- The winner said the deception required by the game took an emotional toll and confirmed the full prize would go to children’s cancer charity Neuroblastoma UK.
- Viewer reaction on social media ranged from plaudits and calls for honors to accusations that the outcome was a fix and claims the winner’s tears were insincere.
- Reports said Canadian platform Crave posted the final episode early, prompting spoiler warnings ahead of the BBC broadcast.
- Industry chatter points to potential new presenting opportunities for the show’s breakout personalities, while a civilian Traitors series is set for 2026.