Netflix’s latest cutthroat gameshow looks the perfect watch for fans of The Traitors

The series is hosted by Peter Serafinowicz

The series is hosted by Peter Serafinowicz (Image: NETFLIX)

Netflix is gearing up to captivate The Traitors aficionados with its upcoming sensation, Million Dollar Secret, set to drop the first trio of episodes on March 26. This eight-part unscripted series promises a thrilling journey through a labyrinth of “wit, cunning and deception”.

Echoing the essence of The Traitors, Million Dollar Secret assembles a dozen strangers at the majestic lakeside manor known as The Stag. Each participant receives a box, but only one conceals a million-dollar prize.

The lucky millionaire must conceal their newfound wealth to avoid elimination and the risk of leaving with nothing. As challenges unfold, they will unearth hints about who holds the Million Dollar Secret, while the millionaire must outmaneuver the others to safeguard their fortune. Helming the show is Peter Serafinowicz, the versatile English actor and comedian celebrated for his roles in Parks and Recreation and South Park, as well as lending his voice to adult animations like Bob’s Burgers and Rick and Morty.

The series structure is designed to keep viewers riveted, splitting into three parts; the initial two segments comprise three episodes each, culminating in a final duo of episodes that will have fans clamouring to discover the ultimate winner of the million dollars.

There is a million dollars up for grabs

There is a million dollars up for grabs (Image: NETFLIX)

Among the diverse contestants are Cara, a 29 year old In-N-Out cook; Chris, a 34 year old entrepreneur; Corey, a 38 year old builder; Harry, a 59 year old photographer; Jaimi, a 42 year old life coach; and Kyle, a 27 year old construction worker.

Among the other contestants are 35 year old stay-at-home mum Lauren, 64 year old retired escrow agent Lydia, 41 year old college professor Phillip, 41 year old police officer Samantha, 35 year old systems VP Se Young and 32 year old medical sales rep Sydnee.

In each episode, host Peter provides the millionaire with a secret agenda that, if completed, will give them an advantage in the game and make it easier to retain their money.

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The players try to eliminate the correct person

The players try to eliminate the correct person (Image: NETFLIX)

Concurrently, the players participate in daily activities to win clues to identify the millionaire. Over dinner each night, the players attempt to eliminate the correct person.

Each time a millionaire is correctly sent home, the money moves to a new player. explained: “Strike too soon and you become the target, but miss your window and you lose any hope of cashing a cheque.”

The streaming giant added: “And should the millionaire catch too much heat, they can ditch the cash to survive another day in the competition.”

The fiercely competitive series presents the guests with significant challenges, and the drama between the players intensifies as the pressure mounts.

Million Dollar Secret airs on on March 26

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