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Alan Cumming, who recently won his third-straight Emmy for Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality Competition Program for hosting the original "The Traitors" series, will host "The Traitors: New Blood". The new spin-off premieres on NBC at 8 p.m. ET on September 17, with two episodes airing back-to-back. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial to watch the show without cable subscription costs.
In this version, 22 civilians compete against each other, divided into Traitors and Faithful, as they navigate challenges and missions inside a castle setting. The goal for the Traitors is to eliminate the Faithful without revealing their true identities. DIRECTV viewers can catch the episode free during the trial period or with a live TV streaming service if cable isn't available.
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After four seasons of reality stars and other celebrities roaming its hallowed halls, “The Traitors” is opening the castle doors up to 22 civilians.
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“The Traitors: New Blood” premieres tonight, Sept. 17, on NBC.
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Alan Cumming will host “The Traitors: New Blood,” fresh off his third-straight Emmy win for Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality Competition Program for his work on the original “Traitors” series.
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Watch 'The Traitors: New Blood' for free
- When: Sept. 17, 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- TV Channel: NBC
The spin-off will follow the same format as the celebrity version.
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A small group of contestants chosen as Traitors must work together to eliminate the Faithful from the castle without their identities being discovered.
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Along the way, they’ll compete in missions and hold roundtables, where the Faithful can attempt to banish Traitors.
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‘The Traitors: New Blood’ premiere date and time
“The Traitors: New Blood” premieres tonight, Sept. 17, at 8 p.m. ET.
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Two episodes will air back-to-back on NBC.
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How to watch ‘The Traitors: New Blood’ for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream “The Traitors: New Blood” for free.
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Unlike the original version of the series, this one will not air on Peacock.
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DIRECTV is our top pick for watching TV live for free because of its flexible plans and great deals.
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NBC is currently included in two discounted genre packs: MyNews ($39.99/month for two months) and MySports ($44.99/month for six months), both of which come with a five-day free trial before payment begins.
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As noted above, “The Traitors: New Blood” will begin with a cast of 22.
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Here’s a little more about the new group of faithful entering the castle.
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- Tomica Adams, 54, a pilot from Boston, Massachusetts
- Shane Beatty, 32, an ironworker from Staten Island, New York
- Abbey Benjamin, 37, a nurse from Mangham, Louisiana
- Morgan Cook, 30, a content creator from Midland, Michigan
- Kim Daily, 37, a lawyer from Houston, Texas
- Katie Fites, 23, a marketing manager from Jacksonville, Florida
- Wyatt Gillespie, 26, a designer from Ligonier, Pennsylvania
- Niyyah Hayes, 29, a therapist from Indianapolis, Indiana
- Madeline Kostopulos, 26, a construction manager from San Diego, California
- Sherry Kuehl, 65, a writer from Leawood, Kansas
- Abby Lee, 29, an astrophysicist from Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Kirste Lewis, 52, a realtor from Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Ben McDonnell, 34, a barrel racer from Granbury, Texas
- Clyde Moser, 32, a teacher from Charleston, South Carolina
- Xavier Scruggs, 38, an MLB analyst from Wesley Chapel, Florida
- Logan Smith, 26, a realtor from Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- Arisa Thomas, 36, a dog groomer from Los Angeles, California
- Joe Vanella, 44, a funeral director from Wantagh, New York
- Jay Vinnedge, 36, a physician from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Victor Vollbrechthausen, 26, a business executive from New York, New York
- Mark Zgoda, 26, a personal trainer from Phillipsburg, New Jersey
‘The Traitors: New Blood’ trailer
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