Citadel (TV series)
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| Composer | Alex Belcher |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
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| Production location | United Kingdom |
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| Running time | 40–42 minutes |
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| Budget | $300 million |
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| Original network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Original release | April 28 – May 26, 2023 |
Citadel is an American action spy thriller television series created by Josh Appelbaum, Bryan Oh, and 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, with Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville among the main cast.[3]
With a production budget of US$300 million, the six-episode first season ranks as one of the most-expensive television shows. In March 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.[4] The first season premiered on April 28, 2023, with its first two episodes.[5] Critics had mixed opinions on the series.[6]
Citadel will include spin-off shows in different languages set in the Italian Alps, India, Spain, and Mexico.[3][7][8][9] The Indian series, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, will be directed by Raj & DK.[10] The Italian series will be co-produced by Amazon Studios and Cattleya, part of ITV Studios.[11][12]
Cast
Main
- Richard Madden as Mason Kane/Kyle Conroy[13]
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Nadia Sinh/Charlotte Vernon[13]
- Stanley Tucci as Bernard Orlick[13]
- Lesley Manville as Dahlia Archer[13]
- Osy Ikhile as Carter Spence[13]
- Olegar Fedoro as Russian President[13]
- Ashleigh Cummings as Abby Conroy/Brielle[13]
- Roland Møller as Anders Silje and Davik Silje[13]
- Caoilinn Springall as Hendrix Conroy[13]
- Janis Ahern as Dr. Hudes[8]
Guests
- Moira Kelly as Joe[14]
- Timothy Busfield as Simmons[14]
- Nikki Amuka-Bird as Grace
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [2] | Original release date [15] | |
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| 1 | "The Human Enigma" | Newton Thomas Sigel | Teleplay by : David Weil Story by : Josh Appelbaum & Bryan Oh and David Weil | April 28, 2023 | |
| Citadel spies Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh are presumed dead during a mission in Italy, after being ambushed by Manticore agents. Eight years later, Mason (having his memory wiped out) lives a quiet life as Kyle Conroy with his wife and daughter. Meanwhile, Citadel agent Bernard Orlick gains information that Mason is alive, and that Manticore agent Dahlia Archer is after top-secret Citadel X case. Orlick abducts Kyle and his family, and after filling him in on his past, blackmails him to retrieve the case for his family's safety. | |||||
| 2 | "Spies Appear In Night Time" | Newton Thomas Sigel | David Weil and Bryan Oh | April 28, 2023 | |
| Nadia too survived the Italy mission. While escaping, she is held captive by an Italian man; she manages to kill him and escape, but her memory is remotely wiped out by Orlick. Eight years later, Mason retrieves the Citadel X case, but Orlick is captured by Archer's men. After discovering that Nadia is alive, Mason contacts her, helping her regain her memory through a serum in the case. | |||||
| 3 | "Infinite Shadows" | Newton Thomas Sigel & Jessica Yu | David Weil and Melissa Glenn | May 5, 2023 | |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | Teleplay by : Josh Appelbaum & Bryan Oh and David Weil Story by : Josh Appelbaum & Bryan Oh | May 12, 2023 | |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Teleplay by : David Weil and Bryan Oh Story by : David Weil and Bryan Oh & Angela Russo-Otstot | May 19, 2023 | |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Josh Appelbaum & Bryan Oh | May 26, 2023 | |
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.[16]
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.[17][18]
Casting
Starring alongside Madden and Chopra, Roland Møller will play Laszlo Milla, a lead operative of Citadel's rival intelligence agency, Manticore.[19]
Filming
Filming on the main series began in January 2021 and wrapped in December.[20][21]
However, reshoots occurred in early and mid-2022 under the supervision of Weil, the Russos, and director Thomas Sigel.[16]
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 51% approval rating with an average rating of 5.7/10, based on 53 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Citadel spares no expense but still feels underdeveloped, yielding a fairly fun spy caper that nonetheless creaks under the weight of its own exorbitance."[6] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 51 out of 100 based on 21 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[22]
References
- ^ French, Andrew. "Amazon drama Citadel starring Richard Madden filming in Oxford". Oxford Mail. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "Citadel". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (March 14, 2023). "'Citadel,' Amazon's Pricey and Troubled Drama, Renewed for Season 2 (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Ford, Rebecca (February 27, 2023). "'Citadel': Amazon's Big Bet for a Global TV Franchise". Vanity Fair. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ a b "Citadel: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "València, epicentro de la nueva serie de Amazon". Levante-EMV (in Spanish). September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Das, Anoushka. "Citadel: 7 Things To Know About The Spy Series". She The People. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "'Citadel': Varun Dhawan To Star In Indian Series Set In Amazon Franchise". Deadline. December 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i 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.
- ^ a b Campbell, Christopher (April 7, 2023). "Citadel Cast & Character Guide". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Masters, Kim (April 3, 2023). "Inside Amazon Studios: Big Swings Hampered by Confusion and Frustration". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (September 3, 2020). "'Citadel': Roland Møller Cast In Amazon's Russo Brothers International Event Series". Deadline. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Priyanka Chopra Jonas spotted filming for her upcoming series Citadel with Richard Madden - BeautyPageants". Femina Miss India. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Citadel: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
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