Amazon Prime Video India has officially announced the return of its hit reality series The Traitors for Season 2, with a cryptic yet cheeky caption: "We couldn't shield this news anymore #TheTraitorsOnPrime, New Season, Coming Soon." The series, hosted by Karan Johar, made waves with its debut season, offering a unique blend of strategy, suspense, and deception — a far cry from the usual fare in Indian reality TV.
The Traitors pits 20 contestants against each other in a high-stakes game set in a lavish estate, all competing for a grand prize of ₹1 crore. But there’s a sinister twist — hidden among them are the titular "traitors," who secretly work to eliminate the others, while the "faithful" try to unmask them before it's too late. The Indian edition is based on the internationally acclaimed Dutch series De Verraders, which has inspired successful adaptations in the U.S., U.K., and other countries.
With its mix of psychological mind games, social strategy, and dramatic reveals, the show quickly carved out a unique space in India’s reality TV landscape. The success of the U.S. version — a record-breaker on Peacock — and the U.K.'s Traitors being BBC Three’s most-watched show post-relaunch, reflect a global appetite for this format. Now, India's own version seems poised to tap into that same cultural shift, blending the intrigue of murder mystery games with high-production reality drama.
While the release date for Season 2 hasn’t been revealed, expectations are already building. With Karan Johar returning as host — bringing both glamour and sharp wit — The Traitors Season 2 promises more betrayal, bigger twists, and even higher emotional stakes. Fans of the franchise and newcomers alike would do well to keep their eyes peeled — and their backs covered.