Unknown contestants and the accomplice audition create fresh social strategy. The banishment bonus appeals to many, although others question whether it fixes the incentive to keep known Traitors.
Pros: fourth-wall narration, bingeability
Cons: CGI quality, accountability handling
The elimination game divides opinion: one enthusiastic take enjoys its ruthless momentum, while many others find the alliances, chance decisions and betrayals derivative or mean.
Pros: practical effects quality, suspense
Cons: season pacing, episode structure