When does Peter leave Traitors is a status question rather than a single air-date announcement. In Traitors (the 2022 Peacock reality series), Peter Gwinn is the Head Traitor and remains active until he either successfully converts all remaining Faithful or is identified and banished by the Faithful. If he successfully converts everyone, he wins and the game ends; if the Faithful identify him, he is removed from the game. This explains that his departure occurs when either conversion succeeds or the group collectively reveals him, not on a predetermined broadcast date.
Who is Peter in Traitors
Role and objectives
Peter Gwinn, a comedian and improviser, begins the season as the Head Traitor. His role is to covertly recruit other players into the Traitor group while appearing Faithful, aiming to convert the entire cast before the Faithful expose him. Unlike competing Faithful players who complete missions to earn money, Peter works to expand his influence covertly.
Conditions for when Peter leaves the game
Conversion victory condition
Peter wins immediately if he successfully recruits every remaining active player, turning the entire cast into Traitors. In this scenario, he does not need to be identified and the game concludes with his victory, meaning his departure happens as an automatic conclusion once conversions are complete.
Banishment condition
Peter is removed when the Faithful correctly identify him as the Head Traitor and vote to banish him during an execution. At that point, the remaining Traitors (if any) lose, and the Faithful win the season. Therefore, his departure occurs the moment the group collectively selects and eliminates him.
How players can reveal Peter
Mission performance and behavior
Players look for inconsistencies in Peter's story, unusual mission outcomes, and deviations from expected Faithful behavior. Observations about his alliances, challenge choices, and reactions under pressure provide clues that can trigger group suspicion and discussion.
Group discussion and agreement
The Faithful must reach a consensus and formally accuse Peter during an Execution ceremony. Once the group agrees and the vote is confirmed, he is banished and the season's result is determined.
Episodic placement and game progression
Initial introduction
Peter is introduced at the beginning of the season as a seemingly integrated member of the cast, with no immediate indication of his Traitor status.
Midseason dynamics
As missions progress and players are eliminated, Peter's opportunities to recruit increase, and the Faithful have more chances to analyze his actions and interactions.
Finale conditions
By the endgame, if Peter has not been identified, he holds significant influence over remaining players. If he is still undetected, a single final conversion can end the season in his favor.
Outcome summary table
| Condition | Outcome for Peter | What this means |
|---|---|---|
| Peter converts all remaining players | Wins and remains until game conclusion | Departure occurs as victory once no Faithful remain |
| Faithful identify and banish Peter | Removed and loses the game | Departure occurs immediately upon successful accusation |