Yahoo News First reactions to Channel 4 spy drama Traitors are mixed
It's unique to have a series that so thoroughly divides its audience in its premiere episode, but that's exactly what with happened with Channel 4's new spy drama Traitors on Sunday night (February 17).
The six-part series, which went up against the premiere of the BBC's The Missing spin-off Baptiste in the ratings this weekend, is set in 1940s London and explores the course of events following the Labour Party's Clement Attlee shock landslide victory over Winston Churchill.
Boasting an impressive cast of Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard), Feef Symonds (Clique) and Luke Treadaway (Ordeal By Innocence), expectations for the series were certainly high.
But, what did viewers think?
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Well, it's hard to gauge a definitive reaction from commentators online.
Indeed, reviews from different publications have been equally mixed, with Den of Geek dubbing it a "satisfying, grown up spy thriller", while the Telegraph called it "wobbly, claustrophobic and not that thrilling".
Social media users have also voiced varying opinions, with some committing themselves to a full post-premiere binge (the entire boxset was made available on All 4 after episode one aired) and others turning off at the first ad break.
Here's what those people who really liked it had to say:
Holy shit snacks! I LOVE HER. And they put the whole series up online. NO SLEEP WILL BE HAD. #Traitors pic.twitter.com/uQem7o9PB2
- ryhopes (@ryhopes) February 17, 2019
Definite possibility that the rest of #Traitors will have been binged by next weekend.
- Undersea Monkey 🇪🇺 (@underseamonkey) February 17, 2019
Congrats all involved with @Channel4 #Traitors great Sunday night telly.
- Priya Samuel (@PriyaSamuel1) February 17, 2019
Well I liked it anyway, looking forward to see how it develops
#Traitors- Andrew (@CourierBoyUK) February 17, 2019
"Definite possibility that the rest of Traitors will have been binged by next weekend," said one fan.
"Great Sunday night telly," added another.
And here's the views of others, who didn't enjoy it:
I had high hopes for #Traitors but will not be watching the rest
- Brian Holding (@BuggySwires) February 17, 2019
Sad to say I don’t think I care enough to bother with this next week #Traitors
- Kate Griffin (@KateAGriffin) February 17, 2019
Disappointed with #Traitors episode 1, thought it was slow, dull and lacking any characters I felt intrigued about or engaged to. Not sure I’ll stick with it
- Chris Mac (@chrismackop) February 17, 2019
I gave up on #Traitors at the first advert break. Not even sorry. Pile of shite.
- Lockiebaws (@Lockiebaws) February 17, 2019
#Traitors... Should've watched #Baptiste
- Zoe (@ZoeHaffner) February 17, 2019
Sad to say I don’t think I care enough to bother with this next week," said one viewer.
"Should've watched Baptiste," added another.
Oh dear.
The whole Traitors series one boxset is available on All 4. It will also continue at 9 pm next Sunday (February 24) on Channel 4.
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