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Bad Faithful - Traitors US Season 4 Episode 9 (w/ Sam Stanish)

·1 hr 10 min·5 clips
Sam Stanish, host of Bitter Jurors, joins to dissect why Traitors US feels like a parody of the original format.
The episode begins with the host welcoming Sam Stanish, host of Bitter Jurors, to discuss Traitors US Season 4 Episode 9. Sam expresses frustration with the season, feeling it has hit a low point after earlier enjoyment. They discuss standout contestants like Kristen Kish and critique Rob's traitor gameplay for lacking tension due to his perceived invincibility. The hosts analyze the editing, arguing Traitors US feels like a parody focused on creating a TV product rather than genuine social deduction. They delve into specific moments, such as the 'othering' of Steven because he's not from reality TV, and the challenge where traitors repeatedly wrote Tara's name. The conversation covers the reveal of Johnny and Tara's pre-existing friendship, comparing it to similar dynamics in Traitors UK. They critique the show's bonus content, particularly the poor production of murdered contestants' reactions. The hosts debate the merits of a 'blind finale' where roles aren't revealed, contrasting it with earlier seasons. They discuss potential future seasons, including a global all-stars edition and dream casts like Tiffany Pollard or Ika Wong. The episode concludes with Sam plugging his watch parties and sharing his current enjoyment of Vanderpump Rules.

As heard by us

A sharp endgame recap about baffling votes, suspicious edits, and players missing the clues in front of them.

Bad Faithful heads toward the end of Traitors US Season 4 with one stubborn question in the room: how much social-deduction logic can hold up when the clearest clues keep getting waved away?

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Why you'd press play

You want Rob's glide toward the crown, a baffling Tara vote, and an endgame temperature check with comic bite.

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