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Alan Cumming is back in the Highlands, and the cloak‑and‑dagger mind games are only getting sharper. "The Traitors US" season 4 premieres with three episodes at once before settling into a weekly drop, with Peacock as the exclusive home in the States and global access via BBC iPlayer, Crave, and 10 Play in select regions.
"The Traitors US" season 4 premieres in the U.S. on Peacock on Thursday, January 8 at 9 p.m. ET, with the first three episodes dropping together, followed by weekly episodes every Thursday after that.
• U.S. — Watch on Peacock
• Free Stream — 10 Play (AUS)
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You’ll also be able to catch up on past seasons easily if you’re new to the series. Below, we break down where to watch "The Traitors US" season 4 from anywhere with a VPN, how to stream it for FREE in select countries, and what to know about the cast, schedule, and episode count.
This season, Alan Cumming presides over more late‑night “murders,” tense Roundtables, and high‑stakes missions as 23 players battle for a potential $250,000 pot. Early highlights include a supersized premiere night, a weekly cadence at a viewer‑friendly time, and a celebrity‑stacked cast — plus a reunion to close things out.
Host Alan Cumming has teased that this season features the "best moment of Traitors TV history, and for the first time, Peacock is launching "The Traitors US" Official Podcast, hosted by Season 3 favourites Boston Rob and Bob the Drag Queen, to provide weekly deep-dives.
Can I watch 'The Traitors US' season 4 for free?
Yes. "The Traitors US" season 4 is available for free to Australian residents via 10 Play. The Aussie release date is January 9, 2026.
Outside Australia while the show is on? Use NordVPN to unlock the free stream.
Watch 'The Traitors US' season 4 around the world
A VPN, or virtual private network, makes it look as if you're browsing from your home country, which lets you access the streaming services you already pay for when you’re abroad.
For example, a U.S.‑based Peacock subscriber visiting Europe or Canada could still stream "The Traitors US" season 4 by connecting to a U.S. VPN server, then signing in to their service as usual.
VPNs are legal in most countries, affordable, and simple to use. We test lots of services for our best VPN guide, and a consistent top performer is NordVPN, thanks to its speed, ease of use, and money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As noted, NordVPN is our preferred option.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in Canada and want to view your usual U.S. service, you'd select United States from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Peacock and watch "The Traitors US" season 4.
'The Traitors' Season 4 Streaming Options
How to watch 'The Traitors US' season 4 in the U.S.
In the U.S., "The Traitors US" season 4 streams exclusively on Peacock beginning Thursday, January 8 at 9 p.m. ET, with a three‑episode premiere followed by weekly Thursday drops. You’ll need Peacock Premium or Premium Plus to watch. Seasons 1–3 are also available on Peacock if you want to binge before the new season.
U.S. subscriber abroad? If you’re traveling and blocked from your usual apps, you can securely access your subscription via a VPN.
We explain how below.
Can I watch 'The Traitors US' S4 in the U.K.?
Eventually, yes. "The Traitors US" season 4 is expected to be available on BBC iPlayer after its January 8 U.S. premiere, with free access for those with a valid TV licence.
Previous U.S. seasons are already on iPlayer, and episodes may also air on BBC Three or BBC One in the U.K., in line with the U.K. series schedule.
If you’re a U.S.‑based Peacock subscriber visiting the U.K., you can still access your account with a VPN like NordVPN connected to a U.S. server and stream as usual.
Can I watch 'The Traitors US' S4 in Canada?
Yes. The season will be available to stream on Crave starting January 8, 2026, with episodes typically appearing the same day as the U.S. release. New episodes also often show up the next day on the CTV app and CTV.ca, where you can stream with ads for free. Seasons 1–3 are currently on Crave as well.
If you’re a U.S.‑based Peacock subscriber visiting Canada, you can still access your account with a VPN like NordVPN connected to a U.S. server and stream as normal.
Can I watch 'The Traitors US' S4 in Australia?
Yes. New episodes are expected to be available on 10 Play from January 9, 2026, for free with a registered account.
Traveling from the U.S. and want to keep up with the castle drama? Use a VPN such as NordVPN to sign in to your Peacock account and watch as you would at home.
'The Traitors US' season 4 — What You Need to Know
Who’s in The Traitors US season 4 cast?
Season 4 fields 23 celebrity contestants with reality veterans, athletes, and pop‑culture figures in the mix, alongside a returning face.
Alan Cumming: Returns as host from the Scottish Highlands, overseeing missions, “murders,” and Roundtables.
Lisa Rinna: Reality icon joining the season’s celebrity lineup.
Donna Kelce: NFL super‑mom brings game‑day energy to the castle.
Michael Rapaport: Actor‑comedian ready to stir the pot.
Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski: The Olympic duo trade the rink for Roundtables.
Dorinda Medley: Returns after a brief season 3 stint for a full shot at the prize.
Plus more reality contenders and TV personalities, including Survivor, Big Brother, Drag Race, and Love Island alumni.
Premiere date, schedule, and episodes
Episodes 1, 2 and 3 | Thursday, Jan 8 |
Episode 4 | Thursday, Jan 15 |
Episode 5 | Thursday, Jan 22 |
Episode 6 | Thursday, Jan 29 |
Episode 7 | Thursday, Feb 5 |
Episode 8 | Thursday, Feb 12 |
Episode 9 | Thursday, Feb 19 |
Episode 10 | Thursday, Feb 26 |
What is 'The Traitors' about?
Twenty‑three players are secretly split into Faithful and Traitors. Faithful aim to identify and banish Traitors at nightly Roundtables. Traitors “murder” Faithful in the shadows. Missions build a potential $250,000 prize pot. If any Traitors survive to the end, they steal the money. If the Faithful purge all Traitors, the remaining Faithful split the cash.
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