Citadel (series)

***Citadel*** is an espionage thriller streaming series from Amazon Prime Video. The series was created by David Weil, and executive produced by Anthony and Joseph Russo. *Citadel* stars Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the lead roles of Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh.

*Citadel* premiered on April 28, 2023. The first season will consist of six episodes. *Citadel* was renewed for a second season in March 2023, a full month ahead of the release of the first season.

The series is set to launch spinoffs in different countries and languages, with two announced so far. One series will be set in India starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. This series will be directed by Raj and DK. Another series, *Citadel: Diana*, will be set in Italy, and will be a co-production between Amazon Studios and Cattleya.

## Synopsis

Eight years ago, Citadel fell. The independent global spy agency—tasked to uphold the safety and security of all people—was destroyed by operatives of Manticore, a powerful syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows. With Citadel's fall, elite agents Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) had their memories wiped as they narrowly escaped with their lives. For eight years, they have remained hidden, building new lives under new identities, unaware of their pasts. Until one night Mason is tracked down by his former Citadel colleague, Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci), who desperately needs his help to prevent Manticore from establishing a new world order. Mason seeks out his former partner, Nadia, and the two spies set off on a mission that takes them around the world in an effort to stop Manticore, all while contending with the dangerous secrets of their pasts.

## Cast

* Richard Madden as Mason Kane
* Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Nadia Sinh
* Stanley Tucci as Bernard Orlick
* Lesley Manville as Dahlia Archer
* Osy Ikhile as Carter Spence
* Roland Møller as Anders Silje and Davik Silje
* Ashleigh Cummings as Abby Conroy
* Caoilinn Springall as Hendrix Conroy

## Production

### Development

In mid-2018, Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke had the idea to create a global spy show. She approached the Russo brothers and their independent studio AGBO to make it happen. Originally, the series was a collaboration between AGBO and screenwriting collective Midnight Radio, but during production in 2021, the latter group left due to creative differences with the Russos. This led to David Weil taking over as the new showrunner and extensive reshoots in 2022.

As of 2023, Citadel holds the title of the second most expensive series of all time, with a budget of US$300 million. The reason for the high cost is mainly due to the extensive reshoots that occurred after David Weil took over as showrunner.

### Filming

The main series was filmed from January 2021 to December of the same year. Reshoots were done in the spring and summer of 2022, with the supervision of David Weil, the Russo brothers, and director Thomas Sigel.

### Release

The first season of *Citadel* premiered on Amazon Prime on April 28, 2023. The season concluded on May 26, 2023.

## Gallery

### Trailers

Citadel - Official Trailer - Prime VideoCitadel - Official Trailer 2 - Prime VideoYou Are A Spy - Citadel - Prime Video
## References

1. ↑ Russo Bros.’ Amazon Series ‘Citadel’ Creative Overhaul Balloons Budget to $200M-Plus (Exclusive).
2. ↑ Amazon Series Citadel.