There is perhaps one challenge more strenuous and harrowing than having to row a Viking dragon boat across a loch in Scotland in the shivering cold: Getting a drink at a crowded gay bar. Thus it was a visceral experience to screen the premiere episodes of The Traitors at a watch party at host Alan Cumming’s own establishment in the East Village of New York City,

“Under the cover of darkness, the Traitors murder the Faithful one by one in a treacherous spree, while the Faithful try to uncover the Traitors and banish them from the game. If the Faithful contestants banish all the Traitors, they will share the prize fund, but if a Traitor or Traitors makes it to the end, they will steal all the money.”

But if you’re on the hunt for a small kernel of joy, may we recommend tuning into season three of The Traitors for some respite? Hosted by none other than Emmy-winning diva Alan Cumming, the hilarious and messy game takes place in a stunning Scottish castle — and features some of our favorite reality TV icons and villains as they basically play an amped-up version of the party game Mafia with twists,