The premise of "The Traitors" is based on a dark historical event.
Some brainstormed versions of "The Traitors" involved a boat.
Euan Cherry/Peacock via Getty ImagesThe show's concept was developed by Jasper Hoogendoorn and Marc Pos and it took years to finalize.
He also said the show was originally going to take place on a ship and be called "The Mutineers."
Pos told Variety in 2023 contestants were going to jump off the ship when they got eliminated.
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