Watch: Traitors India is so cringe it's brilliant
On this week's FOMO Fix, Sudhish Kamath dives headfirst into the chaos of Traitors India, a reality TV bomb that's part cringe, part brilliance, and all drama. Trust is a trap, betrayal is currency, and influencer culture finally has its gladiator arena.
Also in this episode:
• A heads-up on Raid 2, Ajay Devgn's latest OTT release that takes the slow road to action
• Mayor of Kingstown, a Taylor Sheridan show so intense it feels illegal
• Panchayat Season 4's unexpected pivot from sweet satire to stealth revolution
• And this week's TV Gold: Kerala Crime Files Season 2, a taut investigative thriller that outshines even the best of its genre
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