Betrayal (TV series)

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Betrayal
Format Serial drama
Based on Dutch series Overspel 
by Frank Ketelaar
Robert Kievit
Developed by David Zabel
Starring
Composer(s)
  • Brian Transeau
  • Michael DiMattia
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Alon Aranya
  • David Zabel
  • Frank Ketelaar
  • Rob Golenberg
  • Robert Kievit
Production company(s)
Broadcast
Original channel ABC
Original run September 29, 2013 (2013-09-29) – present
External links
Official website

Betrayal is an American drama television series that began airing on Sunday, September 29, 2013, on ABC. The series was developed by David Zabel and stars Hannah Ware.[1][2] It is based on the Dutch drama series Overspel, broadcast by VARA.[3] The pilot episode was directed by Patty Jenkins.[4] Betrayal joined ABC's Sunday line-up after ABC's dramas, Once Upon a Time and Revenge.

Premise

The series stars Hannah Ware as Sara Hanley, a photographer, who begins an affair with Jack McAllister, a lawyer for a powerful family, played by Stuart Townsend. Both married to other people, Jack and Sara find themselves drawn to one another. The premise also revolves around a murder trial, which involves both of them on separate sides which makes things even more complicated.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Recurring cast

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired DVD release date
Season premiere Season finale Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
1 13[5] September 29, 2013 (2013-09-29) January 19, 2014 (2014-01-19) TBA TBA TBA

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1 "Pilot" Patty JenkinsDavid ZabelSeptember 29, 2013 (2013-09-29)5.16[6]
2 "...Except When the Bear is Chasing You" Michael MorrisDavid Zabel & Lisa ZwerlingOctober 6, 2013 (2013-10-06)3.90[7]
3 "If You Want the Fruit..." Constantine MakrisDavid Zabel & Lisa ZwerlingOctober 13, 2013 (2013-10-13)2.88[8]
4 "...That is Not What Ships Are Built For" Jim McKayPaul Davies & David ZabelOctober 20, 2013 (2013-10-20)3.51[9]
5 "...Nice Photos" Stephen CraggYahlin ChangOctober 27, 2013 (2013-10-27)3.30[10]
6 "...The Things That Drive Men Crazy" Paul McCraneJulia ChoNovember 3, 2013 (2013-11-03)3.44[11]
7 "...We're Not Going to Bailey's Harbor" Michael MorrisJoe HortuaNovember 10, 2013 (2013-11-10)3.20[12]
8 "...One More Shot" Stephen CraggAlison TatlockNovember 17, 2013 (2013-11-17)3.39[13]
9 "It's Just You and Me Now..." Bethany RooneyDavid Zabel & Lisa ZwerlingDecember 8, 2013 (2013-12-08)3.05[14]
10 "...Number 16" Andrew BernsteinPaul DaviesDecember 15, 2013 (2013-12-15)3.60[15]
11 "...The Karsten Way" John ScottYahlin ChangJanuary 5, 2014 (2014-01-05)3.38[16]
12 "Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth..." Stephen HerekJulia Cho & Joe HortuaJanuary 12, 2014 (2014-01-12)2.74[17]
13 "...A Better Place" David ZabelDavid Zabel & Lisa ZwerlingJanuary 19, 2014 (2014-01-19)3.31[18]

Ratings

No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
DVR Viewers
(millions)
Total
(18–49)
Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Pilot" September 29, 2013 (2013-09-29) 1.5/4 5.16[6] N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 "...Except When the Bear is Chasing You" October 6, 2013 (2013-10-06) 1.1/3 3.90[7] N/A N/A N/A N/A
3 "If You Want the Fruit..." October 13, 2013 (2013-10-13) 0.8/2 2.88[8] N/A N/A N/A N/A
4 "...That is Not What Ships Are Built For" October 20, 2013 (2013-10-20) 0.9/2 3.51[9] N/A N/A N/A N/A
5 "...Nice Photos" October 27, 2013 (2013-10-27) 0.9/2 3.30[10] N/A N/A N/A N/A
6 "...The Things That Drive Men Crazy" November 3, 2013 (2013-11-03) 1.0/3 3.44[11] N/A N/A N/A N/A
7 "...We're Not Going to Bailey's Harbor" November 10, 2013 (2013-11-10) 0.8/2 3.20[12] N/A N/A N/A N/A
8 "...One More Shot" November 17, 2013 (2013-11-17) 0.9/2 3.39[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A
9 "It's Just You and Me Now..." December 8, 2013 (2013-12-08) 0.7/2 3.05[14] TBA TBA TBA TBA
10 "...Number 16" December 15, 2013 (2013-12-15) 0.8/2 3.60[15] TBA TBA TBA TBA
11 "...The Karsten Way" January 5, 2014 (2014-01-05) 0.7/2 3.38[16] TBA TBA TBA TBA
12 "Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth..." January 12, 2014 (2014-01-12) 0.8/2 2.74[17] TBA TBA TBA TBA
13 "...A Better Place" January 19, 2014 (2014-01-19) 0.7/2 3.31[18] TBA TBA TBA TBA

International distribution

  • The Republic of Ireland's public service broadcaster RTE Television's RTE Two broadcasts season 1 at 22:00 every Tuesday from October 29, 2013.[19]
  • On August 29, 2013, it was announced that Channel 5 had bought the UK rights to the first season of the show, which it plans to begin airing in early 2014.[20]

References

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  2. Littleton, Cynthia (May 10, 2013). "ABC Orders 7 Dramas and 5 Comedies, Axes 'Happy Endings'". Variety. Retrieved May 11, 2013. 
  3. West, Kelly (August 28, 2012). "ER's David Zabel to Develop Betrayal for ABC". Cinema Blend. Retrieved May 14, 2013. 
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  12. 12.0 12.1 Bibel, Sara (November 12, 2013). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'Revenge' & 'The Simpsons' Adjusted Down, Plus CBS & Football Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 12, 2013. 
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  14. 14.0 14.1 Bibel, Sara (December 10, 2013). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'The Simpsons', 'Family Guy', 'Revenge' & 'The Mentalist' Adjusted Up; 'Once Upon a Time', 'Betrayal' & '60 Minutes' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 10, 2013. 
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  17. 17.0 17.1 Kondolojy, Amanda (January 14, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'The Mentalist', 'American Dad', 'Family Guy', 'Bob's Burgers' & 'Bachelor' Special Adjusted Up; '60 Minutes' Adjusted Down + 'Golden Globe' Finals". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 14, 2014. 
  18. 18.0 18.1 Bibel, Sara (January 22, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: No Adjustments to 'Revenge', 'The Following' or 'Betrayal' & Final NFC Championship Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 22, 2014. 
  19. http://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/betrayal.html
  20. Munn, Patrick (August 29, 2013). "Channel 5 Acquires UK Rights To ABC's 'Betrayal'". TV Wise. Retrieved September 5, 2013. 

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