GoQuest Media's" Traitor" makes its way to SBS in Australia

GoQuest Media has secured a deal with Australian broadcaster SBS for the award-winning series "Traitor," produced by multi-service provider Elisa Estonia and Estonian public broadcaster ERR. “Estonia is emerging as a new territory in the premium drama space, and we are so excited to bring this thrilling Estonian series to Australian audiences as part of our offering of the world’s best dramas on SBS On Demand," SBS On Demand & World Movies Channel Manager, Haidee Ireland said.

The deal sees SBS acquire the exclusive AVOD rights for the thriller, directed by Ergo Kuld and written by prize-winning playwright and screenwriter Martin Algus. The series stars Tambet Tuisk, winner of the Best Actor Award for Traitor at the Estonian Film and Television Awards 2020 (EFTA).

Inspired by recent spy scandals in Estonia, "Traitor" begins in 2004, just before Estonia joined NATO and became a top target for Russian intelligence. Greed and the need for recognition lead new recruit Alfred Vint to cooperate with Russian intelligence, leading to a thrilling cat-and-mouse game with determined young Estonian counter-intelligence officer Marko Arrak (Veiko Porkanen) as they navigate the challenges faced in their personal lives.

 “'Traitor' makes an important statement on what it means to put oneself before the well-being of others," Ireland said. "Alfred Vint needs money and recognition, and he gets both from the Russians. But somewhere, the thin line between ambition and greed disappears, and he finds himself in a situation he can't walk away from. The story fits perfectly with the unique programming style of SBS. 'Rats', another series from our catalog was introduced to Australian audiences by SBS last year, and we are excited to see how this thrilling espionage drama will be received.”