Citadel Review : Priyanka Chopra's Spy Series On Prime Video Is A Disappointing And Messy Effort

Citadel, Amazon Prime Video's new series, produced by the Russo brothers, is a global thriller that revolves around a secret spy organization called Citadel, which works to safeguard humanity. The first two episodes of the series introduce the lead characters, Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), who get separated and lose their memories after a bomb blast on a train.

The plot takes us eight years ahead, where we find Mason living in Italy with a new family, while Nadia works at a bar in Spain. Bernard (Stanley Tucci), a former member of Citadel, reaches out to Mason to get him back into action to save the world from Manticore, a group of eight wealthy families that control world events. The first two episodes of the series primarily focus on the organization's activities and the current and past identities of the lead characters.

One of the highlights of the show is the outstanding action sequences, especially those featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Kudos to her for handling them all by herself with immense training for the series. The production values are also lavish, and the series has been shot in different cities worldwide. However, the show's pacing could be improved, as it tends to lag in detail, particularly in the screenplay parts. The first two episodes also only have two significant action sequences, which could leave action fans wanting more.

Another potential concern is that the plot may have revealed too much too soon, with the secret organization's mission to protect humanity and Manticore's plans to remove Citadel from the equation already disclosed. This may make it challenging to keep the audience engaged in the subsequent episodes. Furthermore, viewers might be expecting more traits of the spies, beyond relying solely on their identities. The series needs to deliver on this front to keep audiences interested and invested in the characters' journeys.

In conclusion, Citadel has promising elements with its global espionage plot, outstanding action scenes, and strong performances, particularly from Priyanka Chopra Jonas. However, it needs to improve its pacing, reveal more of the spy's traits, and keep the audience engaged with fresh, thrilling elements. Fans of spy thrillers will undoubtedly want to continue watching the series to see how the story progresses.