Prime Video will globally premiere Season 2 of “The Traitors,” its Indian adaptation of the hit international reality format in August, with recent episodes streaming every Thursday.
Karan Johar returns to host the season, during which 21 celebrities from various fields will compete in a game built around trust, betrayal and deception. The series is produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, Dharma Productions’ digital content studio, in collaboration with All3Media International, which oversees the Indian version of the BAFTA and Emmy-winning format created by IDTV. “The Traitors” has now been adapted in greater than 40 territories worldwide.
“The response to the primary season of ‘The Traitors’ exceeded all expectations – it didn’t just entertain; it became a cultural moment,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals, Prime Video India. “‘The Traitors’ has grow to be one among Prime Video India’s most defining reality franchises, transforming the genre with its unique mix of intelligent gameplay, psychological strategy, and riveting entertainment.”
Madhok added that the brand new season raises the stakes with sharper gameplay and a brand new line-up of players.
“The Indian adaptation of ‘The Traitors’ struck a robust chord with viewers in its very first season, and we couldn’t be more delighted to see it return for one more thrilling chapter,” added Sabrina Duguet, executive VP, APAC, All3Media International.
Dharmatic Entertainment, in a press release, said the primary season “ignited a nationwide obsession” and that the brand new run goals to remain true to the show’s “raw, unpredictable, and psychologically gripping essence.”
Season 2 premieres Aug. 13.
Formed in 2018, Dharmatic Entertainment has produced greater than 25 titles, including “Call Me Bae” and “Love Storiyaan.” “The Traitors” is amongst its upcoming slate alongside a world game show format also hosted by Johar.
All3Media International, which distributes programming to greater than 1,000 broadcasters and platforms worldwide, has licensed “The Traitors” format to greater than 30 territories for local versions, while episodes have aired via tape sales in greater than 50 others. The distributor’s catalogue spans greater than 35,000 hours of content, including scripted series reminiscent of “Liar” and “The Assassin,” alongside unscripted formats including “Race Across the World” and “Money Cab.” All3Media recently accomplished a $8 billion merger with Banijay Entertainment.
Prime Video’s Indian slate also includes “Mirzapur,” “The Family Man,” “Panchayat,” “Paatal Lok” and “Rise & Fall,” amongst other Originals.