The Traitors Hungary Heads to Canada

Bell Media has acquired Hungary’s version of The Traitors from All3Media International.

The first season of The Traitors Hungary, produced by Paprika Studios, will stream in Canada on Crave. The Hungarian adaptation of the hit reality competition is now in its second season on RTL.

Bell Media previously commissioned Canadian iterations of The Traitors, both hosted by Karine Vanasse. The English-language version is currently airing its second season on CTV. The French-language version for Noovo has an upcoming second season.

The Traitors was created and developed by Marc Pos and Jasper Hoogendoorn, creative director of IDTV, in collaboration with RTL Creative Unit. Since its launch in the Netherlands on RTL 4 in 2021, it has found success around the world with over 30 versions and numerous recurring seasons.

“The Traitors has been an extraordinary journey for RTL Hungary, achieving tremendous success with its first two seasons here, captivating viewers with its unique and thrilling format,” said Péter Kolosi, chief content officer for RTL Hungary. “We are delighted to see this momentum extend beyond Hungary, as the first season has now been acquired by Bell Media in Canada. From now on, international viewers can also enjoy the plots and twists of the Hungarian version. This milestone reinforces the universal appeal of the show and highlights the exceptional creativity and talent behind its production.”

“The Traitors is a fantastic format and a fantastic idea, and it was a wonderful opportunity to be involved in the creative execution,” commented Ákos Erdős, CEO of Paprika Studios. “It’s not common in our industry for a broadcaster to entrust us with a task with this level of involvement. They took a big leap of faith in us, and we enjoyed every moment of using our creative talents to realize the full potential of this format.”

Ben Packwood, VP of CEE at All3Media International, added, “RTL and Paprika Studios have delivered a version of The Traitors that is not only a smash hit in Hungary but which looks set to bring fantastic entertainment across the globe to Canadian viewers. The fantastic ratings of the second series reinforce that RTL and Paprika Studios have got a hit on their hands, and we look forward to watching this version go from strength to strength.”