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If you don't know your past, you don't know your future. It's a cliche, but it's true. Here's another one: history repeats itself. The best way to educate yourself about world affairs and their domestic impact is to investigate previous conflicts, their causes, and their legacies. While nothing beats reading a thick book (and a local library is the best route) those with limited time can always turn to documentary films.

Luckily, ** is here to help you further your history education with the best war documentaries on HBO Max.

The premium cable network has been home to some of the most important and thought-provoking documentaries ever produced, and its streaming service is brimming with options. Here are a few titles to get you started.

December 7th (1943)

The U.S. government recruited Hollywood icons to make 'December 7th'.

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This Oscar-winning film blurs the lines of a typical documentary, but is nonetheless an important work. Developed by U.S. government agencies as a propaganda tool and directed by John Ford (you may remember him from *The Fabelmans*) and Gregg Toland (cinematographer of *Citizen Kane*, among others), this exploration of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor incorporates what little actual footage existed mixed with recreations and miniatures filmed in a Hollywood studio.

Though scripted and featuring actors like Walter Huston as the avatar "Uncle Sam," the news aspect makes it significant. Multiple versions exist; the 32-minute release cut served audiences who felt the need to see the events up close, and to rally the homefront for the fight ahead.

For All Mankind (1989)

The Cold War paves the way for a touchstone human achievement in 'For All Mankind'.

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A literally uplifting look at NASA's voyage to the moon, *For All Mankind *qualifies as a war documentary in that Neil Armstrong taking "one giant leap" never would have happened were it not for the ongoing Cold War. But let's not let that trouble us. Al Reinert's masterpiece of collage takes preexisting footage from multiple space adventures and shows the moon landing in an impressionistic style. Thousands of people made it possible, so individual faces and names are less important than the forward thrust.

Though the original score by Brian Eno, Roger Eno, and Daniel Lanois has been repurposed so many times, new viewers may be surprised to learn its origins. This is an inspiring film, and one of the best examples of real life adventure.

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George Stevens: D-Day to Berlin (1994)

A-list director George Stevens captured the most comprehensive color footage of World War II in Europe.

Already an established director with films like *Woman of the Year *(1942) and *Gunga Din *(1939), George Stevens joined the U.S. Army Signal Corps in 1943 and assembled a crew known as the "Stevens Irregulars." They shot some of the most important footage of World War II, including images from the D-Day landing, the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, the meeting of American and Russian forces, and images of Berlin in ruins.

It wasn't until after Stevens' death (and a post-war career including *Giant *and *Shane*) that his cache of unseen color film from this period was discovered — the most comprehensive color film of the war in Europe. This documentary, framed by George Stevens Jr., is a remarkable reflection of that period.

Ghosts of Abu Ghraib (2007)

A corridor at Abu Ghraib during the Iraq War.

This frank look at the prisoner abuse scandal at Abu Ghraib during the Iraq War, directed by Rory Kennedy (RFK Jr's sister), does its best to explain how an absurd environment can enable otherwise ordinary soldiers to become torturers. In interviewing military officials and psychologists, *Ghosts of Abu Ghraib* dismisses theories of bad seeds or bad apples, and shows how obedience to authority can quickly erode a person's moral compass. Think it couldn't happen to you? Stanley Milgram's experiments — footage of which is shown here — have shown how malleable people often are.

Most striking are interviews with military police reflecting back with horror on their own actions, expressing remorse at the past and frustration with who got left with the blame.

Guerras Ajenas (2016)

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*Guerras Ajenas *(*Wars of Others*) looks at a tiny aspect of the so-called "War on Drugs" to expose how whole communities can get swept up in wider political currents.

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Hearts and Minds (1974)

Father and child during the 1968 Tet Offensive.

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This concise documentary quickly became a flashpoint in America upon its release, exposing just how unwinnable (not to mention unjust) the ongoing quagmire in Vietnam had become. The film mixes interview footage of American infantrymen (some of whom had become drug addicts) as well as a notorious interview with General William Westmoreland, who infamously concluded: "The Oriental doesn't put the same high price on life as does the Westerner."

This statement, juxtaposed with footage of grieving Vietnamese at a funeral, remains one of the darkest and lowest moments of American history.

Jim: The James Foley Story (2016)

James Foley was an American freelance videojournalist who was compelled to go into harm's way to expose atrocities. In 2011 he was kidnapped while shooting footage in Libya but was released 44 days later. Then in 2012, while working on assignment in Syria for French and American outlets, he was captured by ISIS — then later decapitated in a video message to President Obama.

That video is thankfully *not *shown in this film, but what you do see is a portrait of the man as told by his loved ones and fellow prisoners. Most insightful, perhaps, is learning how an ordinary family reacts when they suddenly become the focus of an international news story.

Night and Fog (1956)

Legendary filmmaker Alain Resnais made one of the definitive cinematic statements on the Holocaust.

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Can a historical film actually be history itself? Alain Resnais' short, stylistic project was one of the first major films to address the Holocaust. It uses some archival (often gruesome) footage, but is more notable for its contemporary imagery — a camera eye roving through abandoned Nazi extermination camps juxtaposed with voiceover narration.

The film was revelatory upon its release, and controversial in its native country for not sugarcoating collaborationist French efforts. Indeed, the film could only be originally released if Resnais agreed to alter some shots to obscure someone in a French police uniform observing mass deportations.

Wartorn: 1861–2010 (2010)

James Gandolfini speaks with Gen. Raymond T. Odierno in 'Wartorn: 1861-2010'.

Though not exactly an easy film to watch, *Wartorn: 1861–2010* is an insightful look at what we now call post-traumatic stress disorder, but used to call battle fatigue or shell shock. Co-produced by James Gandolfini, who also leads the interviews, this is partly a history lesson, but also an examination of more recent struggles.

Iraq veterans suffering from PTSD bravely reveal how routine activities like supermarket shopping can become mental torture. Conversations with family members of those who survived their tour, only to die by suicide at home, are even more heartbreaking.

White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (2007)

'White Light/Black Rain' features interviews with several Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors.

It's fair to say the use of atomic weapons to end World War II remains one of the most significant "turn the page" events in human history. This Emmy-winning film boasts contemporary interviews with over a dozen survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, most of whom were children at the time.

Also included are some airmen who flew the *Enola Gay*, as well as Los Alamos scientists. The enormity of what they witnessed is not lost on them, but director Steven Okazaki recognizes it's through detail and specificity that we arrive at a wider truth. In a world where current weapons of mass destruction make the bombs dropped on Japan look like Nerf toys, there are not many films more important than this.

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- Irish filmmaker Ruairí Robinson shared multiple AI-generated videos of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fistfighting on social media.

- SAG-AFTRA and the Motion Picture Association condemned ByteDance, the Chinese company responsible for the technology that generated the videos.

- *Deadpool* screenwriter Rhett Reese was also alarmed by the videos' quality: "It's likely over for us."

Another day, another AI video prompting pessimism about Hollywood's future.

Oscar-nominated Irish filmmaker Ruairí Robinson shared an AI-generated video on social media Tuesday, featuring the likenesses of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt having an elaborate fistfight on a Los Angeles overpass.

"This was a 2 line prompt in seedance 2," Robinson wrote in the caption of the 15-second clip, which has garnered more than 1.4 million views to date.

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Robinson also posted a follow-up video featuring AI versions of the *Interview With the Vampire* costars fighting in a similar location, this time with dialogue.

"You killed Jeffrey Epstein, you animal," the fake Pitt says in a voice that sounds strikingly similar to the real *Moneyball* star. "He was a good man."

"He knew too much about our Russia operations," AI-generated Cruise responds in a similarly realistic voice. "He had to die, and now you die too."

That clip has amassed more than 3 million views to date.

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"SAG-AFTRA stands with the studios in condemning the blatant infringement enabled by Bytedance's new AI video model Seedance 2.0," the organization said. "The infringement includes the unauthorized use of our members' voices and likenesses. This is unacceptable and undercuts the ability of human talent to earn a livelihood. Seedance 2.0 disregards law, ethics, industry standards and basic principles of consent. Responsible AI development demands responsibility, and that is nonexistent here."

EW has reached out to ByteDance for comment.

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Screenwriter Rhett Reese, who wrote all three *Deadpool* movies and *Now You See Me: Now You Don't*, shared the first video with an alarmed message. "I hate to say it. It's likely over for us," he lamented.

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Reese later clarified his reaction to the video in another post. "I am not at all excited about AI encroaching into creative endeavors," he wrote. "To the contrary, I'm terrified. So many people I love are facing the loss of careers they love. I myself am at risk. When I wrote 'It's over,' I didn't mean it to sound cavalier or flippant."

The screenwriter added that he was "blown away" by the video of the two AI actors fighting "because it is so professional" and realistic. "That's exactly why I'm scared," he said. "My glass half empty view is that Hollywood is about to be revolutionized/decimated. If you truly think the Pitt v Cruise video is unimpressive slop, you've got nothing to worry about. But I'm shook."**

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&x27;Euphoria&x27; Creator Donates Massive Amount to GoFundMe for Eric Dane's Daughters After Actor&x27;s Death Rachelle LewisSat, February 21, 2026 at 4:19 PM UTC 0 (Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic for HBO) The death of beloved actor Eric Dane has his friends rally around his two teenage daughters, Billie Beatrice Dane, 15, and Georgia Geraldine Dane, 13, with his wife, Rebecca Gayheart. On Friday, friends of Dane's launched a GoFundMe page to help Dane's girls financially.

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The death of beloved actor Eric Dane has his friends rally around his two teenage daughters, Billie Beatrice Dane, 15, and Georgia Geraldine Dane, 13, with his wife, Rebecca Gayheart.

On Friday, friends of Dane's launched a GoFundMe page to help Dane's girls financially.

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Euphoria creator Sam Levinson and Ashley Levinson are among the nearly 1,000 people who have donated to the GoFundMe. The couple donated a staggering amount of $27,000, which made a nice dent in the $250,000 goal set.

Levinson and Dane became close while working on Euphoria. Dane told Variety last year that working with Levinson allowed him to be free as an artist.

"I just have so much trust in Sam Levinson that I don't really what's happening. On the day, he can just tell me what to do and where to go, and I'm good with it," Dane shared.

Following the news of Dane's death, Levinson paid tribute to him. "I'm heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric. Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift. Eric's family is in our prayers. May his memory be for a blessing," Levinson shared in a statement to Variety.

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Now, Levinson and others are helping to ensure the belovedGrey's Anatomy star's family are taken care of after losing him to ALS.

"Following his diagnosis, Eric became a passionate spokesperson for the ALS community, using his voice and platform to advocate for fellow patients and to push for greater awareness. Even as his own health declined, he remained deeply committed to helping others facing the same devastating disease. As his illness progressed far more quickly than anyone could have imagined, Eric's friends have come together to create this GoFundMe to support his girls and their future needs," read part of the message on the GoFundMe.

As of this writing, almost $150,000 of the $250,000 goal had been reached in less than one day since the GoFundMe was created.

Dane's friends setting up the GoFundMe comes hot on the heels of James Van Der Beek's friends setting up one following his death for his family. Van Der Beek's GoFundMe saw large donations from Hollywood but also drew serious backlash as the amount raised reached over $2.7 million.

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Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., offered an optimistic perspective on the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, arguing the "grizzly" in the Oval Office should view it as a win.

In a 6-3 ruling Friday, the high court struck down President Donald Trump's global tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Despite the legal setback, Kennedy argued Trump's use of tariffs has secured strong trade deals and could boost the economy.

"Stevie Wonder could see this decision coming," Kennedy said Sunday on "Fox & Friends Weekend."

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Democrats lauded the Supreme Court's ruling as a victory, arguing tariffs raise prices for everyday Americans. Kennedy, however, questioned what will happen with the tariff revenue already collected.

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"My Democratic colleagues are saying, 'Oh, give it back, give back,'" he said.

"My Democratic peeps better be careful what they ask for, because if he gives back $300 billion worth of tariff money to the business community in America, this economy's [going to] roar, man, and the midterms are only a few months off," Kennedy added.

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In January alone, tariff revenue totaled $30.4 billion, a 275% increase compared to January 2025. The White House said the funds could help pay for domestic initiatives and reduce the national debt.

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"The president didn't just sit around admiring that trade authority, that tariff authority, sucking on his teeth. He used it, and he used it to negotiate trade agreements," Kennedy said.

Tariffs have become a signature point of the second Trump administration. In 2025, the president declared the country's trade deficit a "national emergency," asserting that the IEEPA allowed him to assume broad tariff authority.

"He believes in being a bear. And he thinks if you're [going to] be a bear, be a grizzly," Kennedy said of Trump's aggressive trade strategy.

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In response to the Supreme Court ruling, the president signed a new order Friday afternoon imposing a 10% global tariff under separate legal authority.

"It is my Great Honor to have just signed, from the Oval Office, a Global 10% Tariff on all Countries, which will be effective almost immediately," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Friday.

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'King of Queens' Star Imagines Where His Character Would Be Today

&x27;King of Queens&x27; Star Imagines Where His Character Would Be Today Victoria MillerSat, February 21, 2026 at 1:43 PM UTC 0 (Photo by CBS Photo Archive on Getty Images) From 1998 to 2007, Patton Oswalt was a regular on The King of Queens. The CBSsitcom starred Kevin Jamesand Leah Remini as workingclass New York couple Doug and Carrie Heffernan, with comedy legend Jerry Stiller playing basementdwelling fatherinlaw, Arthur Spooner.

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From 1998 to 2007, Patton Oswalt was a regular on The King of Queens. The CBSsitcom starred Kevin Jamesand Leah Remini as working-class New York couple Doug and Carrie Heffernan, with comedy legend Jerry Stiller playing basement-dwelling father-in-law, Arthur Spooner. Oswalt played Spence Olchin, a self-deprecating high school friend of Doug's who worked in the subway as a token booth operator, where he sold MetroCards after tokens were phased out.

In December 2025, New York City's subway system permanently retired the swipeable cards in favor of OMNY (One Metro New York), a contactless payment system that allows riders to tap their credit card or smart device to pay fares. The described the retirement of the yellow MetroCards as "the end of an era." In The King of Queens era, it would have also marked a major change for Spence—and his job security.

Speaking with Clutchpoints in February 2026, Oswalt, 57, admitted that Spence probably wouldn't have liked the change if TheKing of Queens was still on the air.

"He would definitely rail against it," Oswalt told the outlet. "He would think that this is an era that is ending. But also, knowing Spence, he wouldn't do a whole lot about it. He would just kind of silently gripe, and then that'd be it."

'King of Queens' fans still recognize Spence

Oswalt, who stars in the new movie GOAT, became a fan favorite when he first appeared on The King of Queens more than 20 years ago. His beloved character still lives on in heavy syndication.

In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Oswalt revealed that he began getting noticed in public around "the fifth or sixth season of King of Queens," when the sitcom really hit its stride.

"Whenever I would go in someplace, people were just like, 'Spence!'" he shared, adding that his newfound fame felt "very, very surreal" at the time.

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"I don't think that I'm like a Tom Hanks, but I'm one of those faces that's like, 'Oh, I've seen you in things.'" Oswalt noted. " And listen, that's the exact kind of career I want – that character-actor career. I want the Paul Giamatti career or the Tracy Walter career of like, 'Oh, there's that guy!'"

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Fans have been begging for a King of Queens reboot for years, but James has said that the death of key cast member Stiller makes the idea unlikely.

But before Stiller's 2020 death, Oswalt told Entertainment Weekly that he would totally be on board for an onscreen reunion with his KOQ co-stars.

"King of Queens, God, I had so much fun on that show," he said. "I love doing King of Queens. One, because it got me a house, and this show was where I learned how to act. Basically, I didn't really know how to act until I got to do scenes over and over again with Jerry Stiller and Kevin James and Leah Remini and Victor Williams."

At the time, Oswalt said he'd love to make a cameo on James' follow-up sitcom Kevin Can Wait, which added Remini to its second and final season. "Look, if they asked me back on to be on that show too, I would totally do that in a second!" the King of Queens alum said.

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How Carolyn BessetteKennedy's Iconic Style Helped Shape Sarah Pidgeon's &x27;Love Story&x27; Role Melissa CopeltonSat, February 21, 2026 at 1:45 PM UTC 0 FX's Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette has taken the streaming world by storm with lead actress Sarah Pidgeon, who plays Bessette, at the helm. Speaking to People in an interview published on Saturday, February 21, Pidgeon, 29, opens up about how Bessette's fashion influenced her portrayal of the late fashion icon.

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Speaking to People in an interview published on Saturday, February 21, Pidgeon, 29, opens up about how Bessette's fashion influenced her portrayal of the late fashion icon.

"She was a private citizen until she got into this relationship with John [and was thrust into] the center of the public eye. So I think her clothing, it really helped inform the character," Pidgeon explains, referring to Bessette's whirlwind romance with John F. Kennedy Jr.

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"My favorite pieces were the [Yohji] Yamamoto pieces she wore. And I'm not sure if she was aware of this, but Yamamoto describes designing clothing as armor for women," the Wilds actress continued.

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"I think understanding — or at least my interpretation of her relation to the press — she was fiercely private, so I think it made so much sense, and you could feel it when you put the clothes on. It makes you stand in a different way, and it sort of holds you in and protects you," Pidgeon added.

While Pidgeon and Bessette no doubt look alike due to hair and makeup choices, the former said that ultimately, it was the wardrobe that "felt very transformative."

Kennedy and Bessette famously began dating in 1994 while the latter was a publicist for Calvin Klein. The pair later got engaged in 1995 and married on September 21, 1996. During their time together, their relationship was heavily scrutinized by the tabloids, as they were constantly being sought after for paparazzi coverage.

Their love story came to a tragic end on July 16, 1999, after Bessette and Kennedy died in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard.

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Despite the label of "the gamers," The Traitors is a very different type of social strategy show. You can't really chart momentum from round to round, with suspicions constantly changing. With the Traitors functioning as the main characters of the show, it's tough to segment out a "winner's edit." Heck, Lord Ivar Mountbatten and Dolores Catania have stood at the end of a season victorious, when they had less screentime than Lala.That said, there are only six players left going into Thursday's finale of The Traitors Season 4. The remaining Faithful are Johnny Weir, Mark Ballas, Maura Higgins and Tara Lipinski. Their job is to take down the dynamic duo of Traitors in Rob Rausch and Eric Nam. Will they be able to nail both Traitors and take home the prize money? Or will one — or both — cloaked men make it to the end?Ahead of the finale and reunion on Feb. 26, here's who we think is most likely to win The Traitors Season 4.

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Who will win The Traitors Season 4?6. Tara Lipinski

Tara Lipinski on 'The Traitors'Euan Cherry/PEACOCK (Euan Cherry/PEACOCK)

With so much happening the last day, there are many different scenarios we can forecast for The Traitors finale. Almost all of them, however, do not involve Tara standing at the end. The Olympian has been professing to both the players and the camera how clueless she feels at this game. But some players feel like she may be putting on an act while, in actuality, she skates circles around them.Going into the Round Table last episode, Tara wanted to make an effort to stay in the background to not get saddled with the blame if she's wrong. But, of course, the best-laid plans are paved with good intentions. Natalie Anderson was livid when she backed off their communal suspicions of Rob, accusing her of "taking advantage" of her and manipulating her to set her up for failure. Now, of course we know that was not Tara's intention at all. But, going into the finale, Tara is far and away seen as one of the shadiest players. If she's not murdered at the start of next episode, I can't imagine she's not voted out at some point just to eliminate any uncertainty.

5. Mark Ballas

Mark Ballas on 'The Traitors'Euan Cherry/PEACOCK (Euan Cherry/PEACOCK)

The Dancing with the Stars legend ranks this low for one specific reason: I think he's getting murdered at the top of the finale. The dancer has been spinning in circles as of late, feeling like he has nobody left after losing his closest ally Kristen Kish. It seems like the two people he has the most trust in are Eric and Rob, which in theory means he could be someone easily kept around. But Mark also seems to be onto one of his traitorous allies, mentioning how Eric is acting too quiet to not be suspected. As much as the Traitors might feel they have him in their corner, there's also a good chance he could get wise and eventually turn on them. So, just as he echoed Kristen's feelings on Eric, he may suffer the same fate as well.

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4. Johnny Weir

Johnny Weir on 'The Traitors'Euan Cherry/PEACOCK (Euan Cherry/PEACOCK)

Between The Traitors and the Winter Olympics, Peacock subscribers have gotten plenty of Johnny and Tara commentary the past couple of weeks. We've seen Johnny become public enemy number one due to his association with Traitor Candiace Dillard Bassett. As a result, he came clean about his incredibly tight relationship with Tara, helping seemingly clear his name. Now he walks into the finale with not only his number one ally, but also completely correct reads on who the Traitors are.The issue is, he has the wind blowing against him. There's a good chance that he gets murdered, wanting to break up the figure skating pair but keep in the bigger smokescreen in Tara. Even if he and Tara both survive to the Round Table, Eric, Rob and Maura would be a locked-in bloc that carry the day on any vote. The best chance Johnny has of winning is if Mark is murdered, Tara gets banished, and he is able to somehow get Maura on his side to take out both Eric and Rob. Otherwise, his game is practically put on ice.

3. Eric Nam

Eric Nam on 'The Traitors'Euan Cherry/PEACOCK (Euan Cherry/PEACOCK)

The man with the "magic" ear has been very much seen and not heard during his time in the castle. Of course, a major reason for that the past couple of episodes is because of his traitorous heel turn, recruited by Rob to join him in the turret. Paranoid to say or do the wrong thing, Eric has receded even more into the background. And his behavior has not gone unnoticed, as everyone at the end of last episode realized it truly was the quiet ones you have to look out for.That said, Rob and Eric are set up in a really good position going into the finale. With assumingly Maura on their side, they carry the numbers at the Round Table. Then they just need to get rid of one person at the Fire of Truth (or convince the others to stop the game) and they're golden. But Eric's game could come crumbling down in two possible scenarios. While Maura is dead-set on Rob not being a Traitor, the Faithful could convince her on Eric, and she could flip on him at the Round Table. Or Rob could get greedy in the end, deciding there's only room in this game for one cloak-wearer and turning on him. So it's safe to say the man once defiantly tied to a tree is certainly not out of the woods yet.

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2. Maura Higgins

Maura Higgins on 'The Traitors'Euan Cherry/PEACOCK (Euan Cherry/PEACOCK)

Right now, Maura is arguably the most locked-in person to make it to the final reveal. While the endgame is an opportunity for everyone to look suspicious, she hasn't had any heat on her since Ron Funches had the false theory he heard her footsteps when in the forest. Additionally, she is absolutely deadset on Rob not being a Traitor, to the point that she blanched at the mere concept of it at the Round Table. For Rob to succeed, he knows he has to keep her around, as that's a guaranteed number on her side.Since we've been getting so much of Maura's blind trust in Rob as of late, it's possible the show is setting us up for a massive turn at the eleventh hour, where she sees the error of her ways and turns on her Love Island bestie. But the much more likely scenario for Maura to win is that she goes along with Rob, then gets outvoted by the two other Faithful at the Fire of Truth, incidentally banishing him in the process. So, because she is the most likely to be a part of that final group of Faithful, she is therefore the most likely to benefit from a Faithful win.

1. Rob Rausch

Rob Rausch on 'The Traitors'Euan Cherry/PEACOCK (Euan Cherry/PEACOCK)

Make no mistake: The Traitors Season 4 has been the Rob Rausch Show. Probably the most unlikely casting choice for a Traitor has turned out to be one of its most inspired, as the Love Island star has benefited from his low-key personality and Southern charm to project as one of the most "Faithful of the Faithful." All the while, though, he's been making moves behind the scenes, planning savage blindsides of the Faithful and Traitors alike. It's to the point where he's even gotten comparisons to Cirie Fields, who some argue is the best Traitor to ever play the American verison.Granted, Rob faced far and away the most heat on him last episode. And he was able to escape thanks to Tara and Natalie turning on one another, plus Johnny and Mark backing away from turning on him due to his power of the Dagger. And, given that Johnny still has him top of mind as a Traitors suspect, he's certainly not out of the woods. But, even though he's used the Dagger, he pretty much has a locked-in extra vote in Maura. He and Eric are going to vote together, and Eric has much more suspicion on him than Rob. So, unless the Faithful are going to mount a coup at the eleventh hour, it looks like we'll be watching the snake wrangler slither through to the end, becoming a champion in the process.

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