The Traitors & Our 2025 Predictions

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One the BBC’s programming jewels, The Traitors has returned. What has changed? Who is playing the game well? What is in store for us? Marina has looked into her crystal ball and shares her movie predictions for 2025. What is going to boom and what might flop at the box office?
Producer: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy
Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

Inside This Episode

The Traitors Series 3

The third season of “The Traitors,” a BBC hit, is discussed in detail. Richard and Marina outline the show’s format, flaws, and gameplay strategies, such as the strongest position being a faithful recruited late in the game.
The new casting choices are a highlight, including contestants pretending to be Welsh and scenarios involving familial relationships, like the intriguing decision to make one of two sisters a traitor.
Inherent flaws criticised, such as early elimination of strong personalities and predictable gameplay elements, despite an overall appreciation of the show’s compelling nature and production quality.

Movie Predictions for 2025

Marina shared insights on 2025’s blockbuster landscape, noting a shift towards fewer “tentpole” films and more originals, which poses a risk for studios.
Predictions included potential hits like Wicked Part 2, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Avatar: Fire and Ash. Conversely, concerns were raised about Snow White and Captain America: Brave New World.
Trends in the family and superhero genres, highlighting sequels (Zootopia 2, Inside Out 2), live-action adaptations (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon), and the uncertain future of superhero fatigue.

Cinema and Awards Buzz

Upcoming films like The Brutalist and Mickey 17 are identified as likely award contenders, while 28 Years Later and Edgar Wright’s The Running Man are highlighted as promising projects.
Some scepticism over James Gunn’s Superman reboot, citing challenges in reviving the character’s appeal in a saturated superhero market.
Praise for Hollywood’s increasing interest in original screenplays, seeing it as a hopeful trend for more diverse storytelling.

Media Mentions

Movies

Television Shows

Hot Takes

“Snow White is… the most boring princess… maybe Aurora as well.”
“I really want this boring Mission: Impossible phase of [Tom Cruise’s] career to be over.”
“[Avatar is] still going… and it still makes more money than almost everything else combined.”
“[Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali in Jurassic World Rebirth] They’re too old!”
“If you’ve got an interval, then you should be banned from all the awards.”