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Citadel
Citadel TV Show Promotional Poster
Official release poster
Genre
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producers
Production locationUnited Kingdom
Cinematography
  • Newton Thomas Sigel
  • Michael Wood
Production companies
Budget$300 million
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
ReleaseApril 28, 2023 (2023-04-28) –
present (present)

Citadel is an American science fiction action thriller television series created by David Weil for Amazon Prime Video, with the Russo brothers acting as executive producers.[2] It stars Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Citadel agents Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh respectively.[3]

In March 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.[4] The six-episode first season premiered on April 28, 2023, with its first two episodes.[5]

The series will include spinoffs in different countries and languages.[6] The Indian series, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, will be directed by Raj & DK.[7] The Italian series will be co-produced by Amazon Studios and Cattleya, part of ITV Studios.[8][9]

Premise

The show is described as an "action-packed spy series with a compelling emotional center" and "an expansive and groundbreaking global event comprising a mothership series and several local language satellite series".[10] It includes spin-offs set in the Italian Alps, India, Spain, and Mexico.[3][11][12]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten by [2]Original release date [14]
1"The Human Enigma"Newton Thomas SigelStory by : Josh Appelbaum & Bryan Oh and David Weil
Teleplay by : David Weil		April 28, 2023 (2023-04-28)
2"Spies Appear In Night Time"Newton Thomas SigelDavid Weil and Bryan OhApril 28, 2023 (2023-04-28)
3TBAUnknownDavid Weil and Melissa GlennMay 5, 2023 (2023-05-05)
4TBAUnknownStory by : Josh Appelbaum & Bryan Oh
Teleplay by : Josh Appelbaum & Bryan Oh and David Weil		May 12, 2023 (2023-05-12)
5TBAUnknownStory by : David Weil and Bryan Oh & Angela Russo-Otstot
Teleplay by : David Weil and Bryan Oh		May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
6TBAUnknownJosh Appelbaum & Bryan OhMay 26, 2023 (2023-05-26)

Production

Development

The seeds for Citadel were planted by Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke, who approached the Russo brothers and their independent studio AGBO about creating an ambitious, global spy show in mid-2018. The series was originally a partnership between AGBO and the screenwriting collective Midnight Radio, consisting of Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec. However, they departed the show during production in 2021 due to creative differences with the Russos, and David Weil took over as the new showrunner. This change of direction led to extensive reshoots in 2022.[15]

Richard Madden said of the plot and his character: "There are multiple characters and multiple storylines that all intertwine, and I personally play a character who is an amnesiac—eight years of his life, he’s basically become a new person. There's a journey of discovering who he was before the accident happened, and he no longer remembers anything. It's a clash between the life that he's been living for eight years, and the life that he used to live. You get to delve into exploring the psyche of dealing with the consequences of things that you're not aware that you've done."[citation needed]

As of 2023, Citadel was the second most expensive series of all time with a budget of US$300 million. This is largely due to the extensive reshoots which took place with the hiring of David Weil as showrunner.[16][17]

Casting

Starring alongside Madden and Chopra, Roland Møller will play Laszlo Milla, a lead operative of Citadel's rival intelligence agency, Manticore.[18]

Filming

Filming on the main series began in January 2021 and wrapped in December.[19][20]

However, reshoots occurred in early and mid-2022 under the supervision of Weil, the Russos, and director Thomas Sigel.[21]

Release

The six-episode series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on April 28, 2023, with its first two episodes.[5]


Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 57% approval rating with an average rating of 6.1/10, based on 30 critic reviews.[22] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 53 out of 100 based on 21 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[23]

References

  1. ^ French, Andrew. "Amazon drama Citadel starring Richard Madden filming in Oxford". Oxford Mail. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Citadel". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Topel, Fred (January 15, 2020). "Amazon Announces 'Citadel,' a Spy Series From the Russo Brothers Starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra". SlashFilm. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  4. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (March 14, 2023). "'Citadel,' Amazon's Pricey and Troubled Drama, Renewed for Season 2 (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Ford, Rebecca (February 27, 2023). "'Citadel': Amazon's Big Bet for a Global TV Franchise". Vanity Fair. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  6. ^ Akingbade, Tobi (January 16, 2020). "When is Citadel released on Amazon and who's in the cast with Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra?". Evening Standard. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  7. ^ "Samantha Ruth Prabhu drops pictures with Varun Dhawan, Raj and DK as they finish a schedule of 'Citadel'". The Times of India. March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  8. ^ Das, Anoushka. "Citadel: 7 Things To Know About The Spy Series". She The People. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  9. ^ "'Citadel': Varun Dhawan To Star In Indian Series Set In Amazon Franchise". Deadline. December 20, 2022.
  10. ^ "Citadel". AGBO. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (January 14, 2020). "Priyanka Chopra J & Richard Madden To Star In 'Citadel', Amazon's Russo Brothers International Event Series". Deadline. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  12. ^ "València, epicentro de la nueva serie de Amazon". Levante-EMV (in Spanish). September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g h Andreeva, Nellie (February 27, 2023). "Citadel Sets Premiere Date; First Look At Amazon Global Spy Series Reveals Lesley Manville Casting". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  14. ^ "Prime Video Reveals First-Look Images and Premiere Date for Groundbreaking Global Spy Series "Citadel," Starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, with Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville". The Futon Critic. February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  15. ^ Kit, Borys (September 1, 2022). "Russo Bros.' Amazon Series 'Citadel' Creative Overhaul Balloons Budget to $200M-Plus (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  16. ^ Colangelo, B. J. (September 1, 2022). "Amazon Is Spending Over $200 Million On The Russo Bros. Series Citadel Due To Expensive Reshoots". /Film. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  17. ^ Masters, Kim (April 3, 2023). "Inside Amazon Studios: Big Swings Hampered by Confusion and Frustration". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  18. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (September 3, 2020). "'Citadel': Roland Møller Cast In Amazon's Russo Brothers International Event Series". Deadline. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  19. ^ "Priyanka Chopra Jonas spotted filming for her upcoming series Citadel with Richard Madden - BeautyPageants". Femina Miss India. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  20. ^ "That's a wrap! PeeCee finishes filming for Amazon Studios series 'Citadel'". The Economic Times. December 13, 2021. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  21. ^ Kit, Borys (September 1, 2022). "Russo Bros.' Amazon Series 'Citadel' Creative Overhaul Balloons Budget to $200M-Plus (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  22. ^ "Citadel: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  23. ^ "Citadel: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
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