Traitors UK S2 Thread 5 - “Another man? Just like olden times”

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Welcome Faithfuls!

This thread is for Traitors UK S2. Posting at TV pace so if you are not fully up to date then beware of possible spoilers.

Hang up your cloak, and pull up a chair at thr Roubd Table.

Who would like to start?

I never knew that!!! Thanks 😊
I only realised this week when Andrew became a traitor that the colours on their VTs are different. Traitors are orange banner with purple writing and faithful are the opposite. Andrew's colours swapped when he changed, otherwise I probably would never have noticed.

What happens the next night when he is not murdered?

He said (I think) that if they can just survive one more day it is 3 traitors vs 3 faithfuls so they should be able to gain the upper hand even if under suspicion. Though what happens if a banishment vote is a tie between two people, I wonder?

I don’t think they recruited Ross because he was male 🤣🤣 Harry is playing a strategic game and needed someone popular/ not under too much suspicion but could be thrown under the bus if needs be/ not too opinionated. I’m not sure any of the others actually would come under that.

However, I think Ross is going to be a much better Traitor than he was a Faithful, and I suspect it’ll turn out to be a bad decision for Harry in the end.

I would just like someone to win who has put the effort in to think about the game, rather than someone who gets there by bland or clueless default. So really hope Molly gets wise to Harry soon and does some detective/critical work to earn her place at the end- if she makes it.

Harry told Zack jaz and mollie he had a shield.

So if they assume he was targeted and survived that must make traitors either

Ross Andrew jazmin or Evie. Ie throwing heat on 2 of the traitors.

I suppose it throws heat off Harry though.

I'd prefer no spoilers for any traitors outside the uk one. Assume we have all watched past seasons of uk is fair but not other series around the world.

It seems "u fair" that someone gets to the final as a result but only picked in last few days. Whereas earlier traitors had to lie and scheme for much longer.

Really it's just pot luck who gets to the final . Either a cunning traitor or a sheep (traitor or faithful) I can see Andrew being there at the end without having done much.

Ross won't be able to influence anyone against Harry because he's proved to be crap at guessing the Traitors.

Claudia is the ideal host because she is quick enough to respond to evolving situations.

Some of her asides may be scripted, but she is perfectly capable of making astute off the cuff comments (eg the olden days quip).

Even though she can appear ditzy and self-deprecating, she is a very safe pair of hands.

I know it’s wrong but I’m really hoping for a traitor to stay in to the end of the fire pit this year just to see the look on the faithfuls’ faces when they lose. I know that probably makes me a terrible person 😁

If we are going off who I think deserves to win

Jaz- he’s clearly a very intelligent and astute guy and it’s a shame his fellow players have dismissed him
Harry- he has played a blinder
Andrew- I actually think he has played a good, but fair game. He’s not been as sly or calculating as Paul or Harry

Placemarking!

If I was betting, I'd guess Andrew will make it to the end and take the lot.

Agree @commonground she is the perfect host. Her star has been rising for years and she is great at handling complex situations and providing light relief when necessary.

Lord Claud (as one of the DC calls her) also made me laugh with her comment. She’s an excellent host especially when she gets really into the missions.

Harry’s monologue to Andrew before recruiting Ross annoyed me and showed how cocky he’s become. He thinks he’s got it all worked out and fair enough he might be proved right, but at least pay lip service to your fellow traitors.

Someone remind me - Andrew wasn’t a traitor when Diane was killed was he? So not implicated in Ross’ Revenge?

I would like there to be a reveal about Ross and Diane while Jaz is still in it though so he can be publicly vindicated!

Someone remind me - Andrew wasn’t a traitor when Diane was killed was he? So not implicated in Ross’ Revenge?

It was Paul, Miles and Harry - remember them faffing about in the library?

That’s what I thought. I can see him and Ross teaming up. Maybe Ross will confide the Diane thing in him to get him on side?

I’m thinking Ross was talked into signing up to the traitors by the producers - he wasn’t keen then said ‘oh go on then!’ - I reckon they convinced him to use the Diane angle to his advantage.

theres always going to be slight manipulation like this in reality tv though - doesn’t stop it being an excellent show

I think he's lost the game on that one comment

Ross will either show he's smart or daft with his next move and how he handles this

I think this too. Jaz is already suspicious about Harry. I expect Andrew and Ross will turn on Harry now. Ross will be in the mood to avenge his mother's murder.

I don’t think he actively thought that they need another male and there was no way they would recruit a female but I think this is a case of unconscious bias.

Agree. Part of Claudia's charm (and probably why she earns the big bucks at the BBC) is her quick wit. She's the queen of pithy, perfectly pitched one liners. Very smart and funny woman.
Yes, I am in love with her.

I think he was more put out by how Harry worded it than the actual murder. Plus I think the edit with the long drawn out stare at Harry is just that, an edit to make him look more angry.

I love Claudia in this role, she really gets to shine rather than being the ditzy side kick to Tess (ugh) on Strictly. Claudia on panel shows is just gold! Plus if you've seen the presenters on the other shows (USA, Aus, NZ) you'd doubly appreciate her!

I thought she was pointing out that everyone the traitors have chosen to recruit has been male. Which is true.
The only female traitor was Ash who was selected by Claudia/the production team. Harry and Paul made sure she was banished ASAP.
Claudia didn't comment on race. That's something that's been raised here.