CitadelandCitadel: Dianaare both charting simultaneousy.Prime Video’sCitadel, a series about a spy syndicate that was executive produced by Joe and Anthony Russo and stars Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Stanley Tucci, premiered in April 2023 with a lukewarm reception. In addition to earning 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, it vanished from the platform’s Top 10 chart relatively quickly. However, plans to expand it into an international franchise continued, with the Italian follow-upCitadel: Dianastarring Matilda De Angelis launching in October 2024.
In the dailyPrime VideoTop 10, which tracks movies and shows simultaneously,both of the Russo Brothers' spy shows have climbed the chart in the wake of theDianapremiere. The new series is charting at No. 1 while the original show is close behind at No. 2. They are the most-watched series on the platform at the time of writing, original or otherwise, ranking aboveThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power(No. 3),The Legend of Vox Machina(No. 4),Tulsa King(No. 6), and Paramount+‘sSpecial Ops: Lioness(No. 7).
Why You Should Watch Citadel And Citadel: Diana
The Shows Kick Off An Intriguing Franchise
There are many factors that combine to make the spy franchise worth watching. For one thing, in spite of critics’ hesitation,audiences have responded more positively. In addition to providing the original show with this chart resurgence,Citadelseason 1 reviewsfrom viewers earned it a Fresh 63% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The shows also include a variety of talented and unique actors who have been drawn to the big-budget action franchise. In addition to the aforementioned stars, this includes Oscar nominee Lesley Manville in the original series and Nastro d’Argento nominee Matilda De Angelis inDiana.
Citadel: Dianaalso starsThe Young PopeandRipley’s Maurizio Lombardi,Serial (Bad) Weddings' Julia Piaton,Red SparrowandWarrior Nun’s Thekla Reuten, andMedici’s Filippo Nigro.
In addition to theCitadelcastbringing together international talent,the franchise is designed to connect viewers across the worldwith a variety of intriguing new spinoffs. In addition to the U.S. and Italian shows, a spinoff set in India subtitledHoney Bunnyand starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu is set to premiere in November. Other spinoffs in development will be set in Spain and Mexico, giving a wide global perspective on the titular spy syndicate and incorporating many different cultures' approaches to action storytelling.
Our Take On Citadel’s Chart Success
The Franchise Might Have Hope After More Than A Year Off The Air
The fact that the original series has charted alongsideCitadel: Dianacould be very good for the continuation of the franchise because, in addition to these international spinoffs,Citadelseason 2has also been greenlit. If this resurgence reflects a continued and perhaps growing interest in the English-language series, itcould mean that the flagship series will continue to expand, allowing the spinoffs to become more robust, potentially getting follow-up seasons of their own as well as spawning new shows set in other territories.
Citadel
Cast
Citadel is a 2023 action-thriller series developed by the Russo Brothers. The narrative follows agents Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh, played by Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who work for a global spy agency intent on maintaining world stability. They must confront a new threat from a shadowy organization bent on global chaos. Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville co-star in this high-stakes, globe-trotting espionage drama.
Citadel: Diana
The sequel series to Prime Video’s 2022 spy thriller, Citadel: Diana follows a new cast of characters in the Citadel universe. Centered around the titular Diana, Matilda De Angelis stars as the new protagonist in the Italian branch of the organization.
