The length of "The Traitors" depends on the context of the question—whether referring to the duration of the TV show episodes, the filming period, or the live game experience. For the TV series "The Traitors," episodes typically run about 1 hour each. For example, the British version has episodes around 1 hour long. The full seasons consist of multiple episodes, with season 1 of the US version having 10 main episodes and a reunion episode. The British show similarly has multiple episodes per season. Regarding filming duration, contestants spend about five to six days filming in the castle setting, matching the timeline seen in the show. This condensed filming period allows intense gameplay and social dynamics to develop within a short span. If referring to the live game or experience version of "The Traitors," a single game lasts about 2 hours from start to end, including missions, discussions, voting, and gameplay, with an allowance of up to 3 hours to include briefing and post-game time. In summary:
- TV show episodes: about 1 hour each.
- Filming period in the castle: around 5-6 days.
- In-person live game experience: approximately 2 hours, up to 3 hours total including briefing and aftermath.
This applies to both the American and British versions of the show, as well as live game adaptations.