The series takes place in 1945. WWII is almost over. Britain is on the brink of social and political upheaval. America is worried about the rising communist threat that will define a new era of global war. The United States intelligence service, “The OSS”, seeks recruits for the new Cold War. A man speaks on the phone about a meeting. He admits he has reservations about meeting again. He is in the cabinet office in Whitehall. He reluctantly agrees to meet with the individual on the phone. The man returns home. He goes to bed. He is smothered to death in the middle of the night. The meeting cannot take place. Moments later, Feef Symonds (Emma Appleton) has a bucket of water thrown on her. She is interrogated by soldiers. We find out that it is all a training session.

Afterwards, Feef spends time with her boyfriend. They wish the war was ongoing so they could spend more time together. Feef wants him to lie to her and claim she is going with him. Jackson Cole (Brandon P Bell) screams into the night. Feef and her boyfriend head off in a vehicle. She asks to see a picture of his wife. They tell Jackson about the war being over. He is told he can go home. Next, we jump over to OSS headquarters. Feef’s boyfriend, Peter (Matt Lauria), tries to get her a job with the OSS. Feef is interviewed the following day. She is questioned by Priscilla Garrick (Keeley Hawes) and a few others. She is asked about serving under a socialist government. Feef doesn’t seem to mind.

She admits she is a Tory. The men argue about the upcoming election. Priscilla reminds them that they’re neutral. Feef says she will do anything but go home again. Rowe (Michael Stuhlbarg) tracks down Peter. He asks him all about Feef. He learns that Feef’s brother might be a homosexual. Rowe says to let her settle in. Then, they’ll make their move. Later that night, Feef spends time with her brother Freddie (Jamie Blackley) and the family. She is encouraged to find someone and settle down. Hugh Fenton (Luke Treadaway) tells him he doesn’t eat meat. Hugh announces he will be running for the Labour Party against Freddie. Feed speaks with Hugh later about fiddling with her father’s taxes. Hugh intends to tell him that the cheapest option is to demolish the house.

Feef tries to convince him to go swimming with her. She wants to celebrate the end of the war. Hugh tells her to swim while he waits. She tells him not to bother. Next, Freddie and Feef hang out at a polling station. Feef moves into a new house. Harry Glove (Douggie McMeekin) screams at the neighbors to keep it down. The election results are in. The socialists have won. Supporters celebrate on the streets. The following day, Feef meets up with David Hennessey (Greg McHugh). He reminds her that they’re neutral. Feef is given data about wood. David wants her to help find out what wood is going to be best for rebuilding. Rowe calls Peter and gives him the word to make it tonight. Feef receives flowers a short time later. She goes to lunch with Hugh. The waiters ignore them both.

They discuss politics. They end up arguing. Hugh suggests skipping dinner. He leaves her sitting alone. Peter tracks her down moments later. They sleep together. Peter tells her she deserves to do great things. He can make that happen. He wants her to meet someone. Jackson listens to the conversation. Rowe meets up with her. He tells her that wars do not end. Rowe questions who they need to defend themselves from. He blames Attlee’s election on Russia. They believe Whitehall has been infiltrated by Communists. Rowe wants an agent in civil service. They’re standing by a statue of Lenin. Rowe suggests England is way too slow to recognize her enemies. He tells Feef about the horrible deeds of the Communists.

Feef agrees to help. Feef goes to work on the wood assignment. She gets a letter. She learns that the Ambassador of the United States wants to meet her for celebrations. He uses a trick to find a hidden note on the paper. Feef is invites out. Harry tells them they shouldn’t see the film. The Americans have almost destroyed it. The newspaper mentions the Americans dropping the A-bomb. 140,000 Japanese are dead. Feef tries to change her mind. Peter tells her she is not going to agree with every decision the president makes. He encourages her to do the job and make the world a better place. Peter manages to talk her into staying around.

She says she wants her life to matter. Rowe and Peter are told to abort what they’re working on since the war is over. Rowe tries to convince them to change their mind. The president is only going to keep a skeletal crew in Britain. Jimmy tells Rowe he is with him. He doesn’t believe President Truman’s order will stand. Jimmy has other ideas and wishes to talk in private. Later, Rowe speaks with Peter. He suggests doing it anyway. After all, they’re keeping a skeleton crew on. Peter believes he is insane. Rowe doesn’t believe the Brits can handle it on their own. He says they can’t win their own wars or even put food on the table. He claims they’ll get medals if they do it.

Peter isn’t too impressed with their chances. Peter intends to call Feef and tell her it is off. He plans on leaving after that and saying nothing else. Rowe tries to convince him otherwise. Peter says no. Jackson drives down the road. He tells Feef she looks nice. Rowe kills Peter. Feef spots Hugh at the party. They speak about the reason they’re there. Soon, they’re dancing together. Rowe arrives and meets up with Jimmy. He tells Jimmy about Feef before motioning her over. Feef is introduced to Jimmy. They chance together. Rowe and Feef join Jackson in the car later. Feef asks about Peter. Rowe says they’ll catch up with him later. Rowe tells Feef he needs her to find a way to move to the cabinet office. He wants her near the heart of the government. Later, Feef visits parliament and listens to Hugh speak. Barrie (Edward Bluemel) listens in the background.

Feef says he is there to make sure the people he represents are not betrayed by those in power. He also speaks about building a land for heroes who come home. Feef seems stunned by his speech.

 

Traitors Review

Traitors is okay, but nothing to write home about. I like some of the actors and actresses. The acting definitely wasn’t a problem. Sadly, there isn’t much else to like about the series. The character of Rowe is somewhat cartoonish. And, there is really no hook. Hugh is the most likeable character. I will probably keep watching the series just to recap it for this site. However, I am not compelled to do so. There is nothing that lures me back to it.
The opener was just okay. It scores a 6.5 out of 10.