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Peacock renews reality series The Traitors through Season 8, Variety reports

The Traitors has been renewed for three additional seasons, according to Variety.

Updated Sep 18, 2026 · 19:45 UTC3 reports

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Peacock has renewed reality competition show The Traitors for three more seasons, extending its run through Season 8.[Variety]
The decision follows a strong fourth season with a 72% jump in viewership and seven Emmy Award wins.[Variety]
A spin-off series, The Traitors: New Blood, will premiere on NBC on September 17, while Season 5 debuts on Peacock in 2027.[Variety]

The Traitors received a three-season renewal at Peacock, extending the series through its eighth season.[Variety]
The series won seven Emmy Awards, including awards for host Alan Cumming and outstanding reality competition program.[Variety]
Nielsen and Peacock data indicate Season 4 viewership grew 72% compared to Season 3.[Variety]
Season 5 of The Traitors is scheduled to debut on Peacock in 2027.[Variety]
Spin-off series The Traitors: New Blood will premiere on NBC on Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.[Variety]

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