Citadel Is Expensive, But Not Amazing: Why Season 1 Was So Disappointing
Let's be real. Everyone was psyched to see the Russo brothers (Avengers Endgame!) make a super expensive show like Citadel. But guess what? It just wasn't that amazing after a year.
Why Did Citadel Disappoint So Much?
The Russo brothers' reputation gave it a big head-start. They brought an insane amount of money - around $300 million - to the Amazon spy series! You might think a giant budget means an incredible show but sometimes that’s not the case!
So What Went Wrong?
With Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Stanley Tucci starring, the cast was incredible! The production values looked top-notch too, but the action, story and acting all fell flat. And if that’s not enough of a downer, it actually sounds like the creators had major fights during production. You have to wonder - what if the behind-the-scenes problems really did cause the story and characters to be a bit of a mess!
Citadel Had the Potential
- We all love a good spy series, so people were looking forward to it.
- The story about a secret global agency taking on bad guys with their action thriller twists and cool espionage drama definitely had that hook. But somehow, the magic just wasn’t there.
- The show should have really surprised viewers but they just didn't.
Did The Budget Make A Difference?
They poured so much cash into each episode. But the ending just wasn’t exciting, with the big reveal feeling too predictable. What it comes down to is that Citadel has great talent behind it - they even released an Italian spin-off Citadel: Diana! I hope Season 2 will do more than just pump up those set pieces - maybe add some really interesting story twists too, and maybe try some real-life global chaos! Who knows - maybe the next season will be more like a full Citadel reboot, but for now, Season 1 will forever remain a huge let down.
It's like the saying goes: Money doesn't always equal an amazing show! If Season 2 wants to be anything better, they’ll need to bring some real chemistry - because, that is super important to these action-packed thrillers! Let's see if they can improve!
If you like, check out this action thriller spy series starring the incredible ensemble cast!
