Betrayal (TV series)
{{short description|2013 American drama television series}}
{{for|the Thai television series|The Betrayal (2022 TV series)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Betrayal logo.jpg
| genre = Drama
| developer = David Zabel
| based_on = {{Based on|Dutch series Overspel|Frank Ketelaar
Robert Kievit}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Hannah Ware
- Henry Thomas
- Wendy Moniz
- Chris Johnson
- Braeden Lemasters
- Elizabeth McLaughlin
- Stuart Townsend
- James Cromwell
}}
| theme_music_composer =
| opentheme =
| composer = {{Plainlist|
- Brian Transeau
- Michael DiMattia
}}
| country = United States
| language = English
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 13
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
- Alon Aranya
- David Zabel
- Frank Ketelaar
- Rob Golenberg
- Robert Kievit
}}
| producer =
| location =
| camera =
| runtime = 60 minutes
| company = {{Plainlist|
- Remainder Men Productions
- Scripted World Productions
- VARA
- ABC Studios
}}
| network = ABC
| first_aired = {{Start date|2013|9|29}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2014|1|19}}
| related =
}}
Betrayal is an American drama television series that aired on ABC from September 29, 2013, to January 19, 2014. The series was developed by David Zabel and starred Hannah Ware.{{cite magazine |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/05/10/abc-renews-nashville-scandal-greys-anatomy-and-castle |title=ABC renews 'Nashville,' 'Scandal, 'Grey's Anatomy' and more |last=Rice |first=Lynette |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date=May 10, 2013 |accessdate=May 11, 2013}}{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2013/tv/news/abcs-first-new-series-order-goes-to-agents-of-shield-1200479556|title=ABC Orders 7 Dramas and 5 Comedies, Axes 'Happy Endings' |last=Littleton |first=Cynthia |work=Variety |date=May 10, 2013 |accessdate=May 11, 2013}} It is based on the Dutch drama series Overspel, broadcast by VARA.{{cite web |url=http://www.cinemablend.com/television/ER-David-Zabel-Develop-Betrayal-ABC-46210.html |title=ER's David Zabel to Develop Betrayal for ABC |last=West |first=Kelly |publisher=Cinema Blend |date=August 28, 2012 |accessdate=May 14, 2013}} The pilot episode was directed by Patty Jenkins.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/devwatch/betrayal|title=BETRAYAL (ABC)|work=The Futon Critic |accessdate=May 11, 2013}} Betrayal joined ABC's Sunday line-up after ABC's dramas, Once Upon a Time and Revenge. On May 9, 2014, ABC canceled Betrayal after one season.{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/09/list-of-renewed-and-cancelled-broadcast-shows-for-the-2013-14-broadcast-season/261970/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509125052/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/09/list-of-renewed-and-cancelled-broadcast-shows-for-the-2013-14-broadcast-season/261970/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 9, 2014|title=List of Renewed and Cancelled Broadcast Shows for the 2013-14 Broadcast Season|last=Seidman|first=Robert|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 9, 2014|accessdate=May 10, 2014}}
Premise
The series stars Hannah Ware as photographer Sara Hanley who begins an affair with Jack McAllister (played by Stuart Townsend), a lawyer for a powerful family. Both married to other people, Jack and Sara find themselves drawn to one another. The premise also revolves a murder trial which involves both of them on separate sides, complicating matters further.
Cast and characters
=Main=
- Hannah Ware as Sara Hanley
- Henry Thomas as T.J. Karsten
- Wendy Moniz as Elaine McAllister
- Chris Johnson as Drew Stafford
- Braeden Lemasters as Victor McAllister
- Elizabeth McLaughlin as Valerie McAllister
- Stuart Townsend as Jack McAllister
- James Cromwell as Thatcher Karsten
=Recurring=
- Helena Mattsson as Brandy Korskaya
- Ora Jones as Quincy Theringer
- Merrin Dungey as Alissa Barnes
- Brendan Hines as Aidan
- Roxana Brusso as Serena Sanguillen
- Sofia Black-D'Elia as Jules
- Carmen Roman as Constance Mrozek
Episodes
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 1
| Title = Pilot
| DirectedBy = Patty Jenkins
| WrittenBy = David Zabel
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|9|29}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 2
| Title = ...Except When the Bear is Chasing You
| DirectedBy = Michael Morris
| WrittenBy = David Zabel & Lisa Zwerling
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|10|6}}
| ShortSummary =
| LineColor = 9A0700
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 3
| Title = If You Want the Fruit...
| DirectedBy = Constantine Makris
| WrittenBy = David Zabel & Lisa Zwerling
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|10|13}}
| ShortSummary =
| LineColor = 9A0700
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 4
| Title = ...That is Not What Ships Are Built For
| DirectedBy = Jim McKay
| WrittenBy = Paul Davies & David Zabel
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|10|20}}
| ShortSummary =
| LineColor = 9A0700
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 5
| Title = ...Nice Photos
| DirectedBy = Stephen Cragg
| WrittenBy = Yahlin Chang
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|10|27}}
| ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 6
| Title = ...The Things That Drive Men Crazy
| DirectedBy = Paul McCrane
| WrittenBy = Julia Cho
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|11|3}}
| ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 7
| Title = ...We're Not Going to Bailey's Harbor
| DirectedBy = Michael Morris
| WrittenBy = Joe Hortua
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|11|10}}
| ShortSummary =
| LineColor = 9A0700
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 8
| Title = ...One More Shot
| DirectedBy = Stephen Cragg
| WrittenBy = Alison Tatlock
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|11|17}}
| ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 9
| Title = It's Just You and Me Now...
| DirectedBy = Bethany Rooney
| WrittenBy = David Zabel & Lisa Zwerling
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|12|8}}
| ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 10
| Title = ...Number 16
| DirectedBy = Andrew Bernstein
| WrittenBy = Paul Davies
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|12|15}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 11
| Title = ...The Karsten Way
| DirectedBy = John Scott
| WrittenBy = Yahlin Chang
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|1|5}}
| ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 12
| Title = Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth...
| DirectedBy = Stephen Herek
| WrittenBy = Julia Cho & Joe Hortua
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|1|12}}
| ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 13
| Title = ...A Better Place
| DirectedBy = David Zabel
| WrittenBy = David Zabel & Lisa Zwerling
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|1|19}}
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Broadcast
The show premiered in South Africa on M-Net on Saturday 19 October 2013 at 20:30.{{cite web|title=Betrayal S1 |url=http://mnet.dstv.com/2013/10/02/betrayal-s1/ |publisher=Multichoice |accessdate=9 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309214314/http://mnet.dstv.com/2013/10/02/betrayal-s1/ |archivedate=9 March 2014 }} The Republic of Ireland's public service broadcaster RTÉ Television's RTÉ Two broadcasts the series at 22:00 every Tuesday from October 29, 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/betrayal.html |title=RTÉ Television - Programmes - Drama - Betrayal |website=www.rte.ie |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017225638/http://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/betrayal.html |archive-date=2013-10-17}} On August 29, 2013, it was announced that Channel 5 had bought the UK rights to the series, which it began airing Friday 18 April 2014.{{cite web |url=http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2013/08/channel-5-acquires-uk-rights-to-abcs-betrayal |title=Channel 5 Acquires UK Rights To ABC's 'Betrayal' |last=Munn |first=Patrick |publisher=TV Wise|date=August 29, 2013|accessdate=September 5, 2013}} Italy's public service broadcaster RAI 1 broadcast the series from July 25, 2014, with the title of the show being translated literally as Tradimenti.[http://www.rai1.rai.it/dl/PortaliRai/Programmi/PublishingBlock-fa20f228-6cc5-4eaf-9815-fbabebb8a228.html?ContentItem-7776ade5-bdad-45b9-9f27-06a5046abf85 RAI1 official page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812101451/http://www.rai1.rai.it/dl/PortaliRai/Programmi/PublishingBlock-fa20f228-6cc5-4eaf-9815-fbabebb8a228.html?ContentItem-7776ade5-bdad-45b9-9f27-06a5046abf85 |date=2014-08-12 }} retrieved 2014-08-07 In Australia on Network Seven the series was broadcast from November 23, 2015.{{cite web|url=https://au.tv.yahoo.com/plus7/betrayal/|title=Betrayal on PLUS7|publisher=}}
Ratings
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|2751074|Betrayal}}
Category:2010s American drama television series
Category:2013 American television series debuts
Category:2014 American television series endings
Category:American television series based on Dutch television series
Category:American television soap operas
Category:American English-language television shows
Category:Television series by ABC Studios