Citadel is an American TV series on Amazon Prime Video – an action thriller based on the lives of undercover agents. And, Citadel can be watched with audio in over 15 languages and also with sub-titles for the same number. And, that is a lot of flexibility in watching shows irrespective of what language you speak. Here is my take on the series:
Storyline: Citadel is a spy thriller shot primarily in US and also in number of European countries. Citdel has completed its Season 1 comprising of 6 episodes. Citadel has been shot with expensive budget like a feature film. And, Season 1 is a success.
Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra ) has it all – hot and gorgeous, intelligent, spy with perfectly trained action skills. And, Mason Kane (Richard Madden) has a slightly different start but slightly less action. Mason Kane got into action from Episode3 to end of Season 1. Bernard Orick (Stanley Tucci) has performed as always perfect supporting role. Furthermore, Stanley always gives best supporting performance whatever project is entrusted to him- it reminds me of movies The Terminal, The Devil Wears Prada.
Screenplay, Editing. Costume and Location: Citadel has been shot with a massive budget like a mainstream cinema. It does not look like other TV serials. Locations are plenty so it has to be huge.
Acting: On the acting front, here is my take in the order starting my favorite best:
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Nadia Sinh);
- Richard Madden(Mason Kane) ;
- Stanley Tucci(Bernard Orick)
Message / Feedback for Producer / Film-Maker: This series Citadel looks like a winner and has completed its Season 1.
As the preparations are on and there is a time for release of Season 2, and as usual, there is always room for improvisation. And, this time gap can be utilized to provide some improvisation based on the reviews of Season 1.
Here is my take- high tech series are made with great emphasis on high tech gadgets and their operations but you should not forget the lighter side of human nature- fun. Comedy and humour are very important ingredients for a successful tv series. Citadel needs to be added with funny looking guys like Zach Galfianakis or Rick Hoffman (Suits) whose mere appearance on the screen makes you laugh.
Message / Feedback for Viewers: This is an action packed spy series. Very fast paced and perfect execution of Season 1. Perfect for viewers who loved Jason Bourne or Mission Impossible kind of movies And, it does not matter which country you live in.
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