Amid Unfavorable Reviews, Priyanka's 'Citadel' Is Renewed For Season 2 And Internet is Divided!

We can't deny that Citadel had one of the most extravagant promotions prior to the show's premiere. They flew to India and Rome and did everything they could to capitalise on the hype. Not to mention the money they spent on production.

However, as the episodes began to stream, some fans were overjoyed and liked the narrative and just about everything, but another segment of the audience was left completely perplexed by a poor plot and average performance.

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The final episode of the first season aired today, and as with every other episode, reactions were varied (more on that later).

If you read the preceding line carefully, you'll see that I stated this being the first season. Despite widespread criticism, the show has been renewed for a second season.

Citadel, starring Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden, has been officially renewed for a second season by Prime Video. The actor also announced the news on Instagram, encouraging fans to watch all episodes of the series, which are now available to watch online. David Weil will serve as showrunner for the second season, while Joe Russo will direct all of the episodes in season two.

#CitadelOnPrime is officially set to return with season 2, directed by Joe Russo. pic.twitter.com/5FGIIPmYx5

¡ª Citadel (@CitadelonPrime) May 25, 2023

Here¡¯s how viewers' reacted

Yayyy let¡¯s just light more money on fire on a trash tv show

¡ª Bill Mooney (@BMooney625) May 25, 2023

People watch that shit ?

¡ª wingster (@KanhapskStonie) May 26, 2023

It is official! Getting negative reviews, still #Citadel is officially renewed for the second season@PrimeVideo @priyankachopra pic.twitter.com/bxbTEuHtkx

¡ª Ritesh Mohapatra (@streamgenx) May 26, 2023

Please don't do it ?

¡ª Generation Y Guy (@ViharKamble2) May 26, 2023

So proud of you!! Can't wait ??? pic.twitter.com/WEaoF6jJWd

¡ª NP LEG¦«CY ?? | Loving MMCJ ?? (@np_legacy) May 26, 2023

Keep it up Pri And go ahead so proud of you ?? ?

¡ª PRANAV (@pranav1490) May 26, 2023

Only watching this cause of Chopra and Madden

Otherwise Citadel is generic yet fun , nothing groundbreaking or terrible. Just average like the MCU now days

¡ª Lord Stark Potter (@LordStarkPotter) May 25, 2023

Let's get ready for some more Bollywood bashing stories for the promotion.

¡ª Malina Sheen (@malina_sheen) May 26, 2023

Fabulous news! I can't wait!

¡ª Just Ruby's Mum (@JustRubysMum) May 26, 2023

Wow, you go guys give us nothing

¡ª Mr . A (@Kooa10905871) May 25, 2023

(Spoilers Ahead!)

Season One Finale: Secrets in Night Need Early Rains

Secrets in Night Need Early Rains is yet another confusing episode that picks up where the last one left off.

The episode takes us back 30 years to a medical camp in Serbia. The camera focuses on a small Mason-like child. The story then jumps to Oregon, where a lady looks after the same child.

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Additionally, Mason's father died when he was five years old, and his mother abandoned him. As a result, he's always felt lost.

Dahlia is now capturing Nadia and Mason in Morocco. She orders Kyle/Mason to carry out a task in the submarine because it has something she is looking for. In the previous episode, she informs Mason that she has kidnapped his daughter. If Mason does not comply, she will murder his daughter.

The series is frequently predictable. We also get to meet Mason and Nadia's child. Kyle's family also gathers for a reunion. Spence discovers a way to restore Mason's memory after obtaining a backup.

After revealing in the last episode that Nadia and Mason have a daughter, it was easy to conclude that Mason is the root of all evil.

#PriyankaChopra is the only reason I stuck with Citadel for so many episodes and tried to suspend disbelief on an 8-inch mobile screen. her screen presence is undeniable , but this is as far as I could go wd the absurd series

¡ª Sinjana (@backpacknxplore) May 26, 2023

The series Citadel on Prime Video was rather disappointing. Ended in a rather predictable way.

¡ª Pommster (@Pommster76) May 26, 2023

Extremely mediocre show! Tried so hard to like it but couldn't!

Getting renewed only cuz of star power #Citadel https://t.co/k9XqX5zo5i

¡ª Sonam (@SonamAhuja1234) May 26, 2023

Instead of #citadel 2 they could go for Bodyguard 2 but no they decided to go for another dead series Citadel.
Pathetic #CitadelOnPrime

¡ª Him S (@IndianShindian) May 26, 2023

Ewo our Snapchat tv show ends today???I didn¡¯t even notice. Like where¡¯s the build up to a finale?#Citadel

¡ª RaVeN-KaY (@tweetkayc) May 26, 2023

Citadel: Diana, the spyverse expands in 2024... pic.twitter.com/bQ0cf2ep4Y

¡ª Dork Phoenix (@dorkphoenix) May 26, 2023

Why do they named it Citadel & not Sci-Fi version of "Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" ?

Kahi se kuch bhi story bna re ye log

¡ª Kapoor ?? (@AnAdroitVoyager) May 26, 2023

#Citadel ok ok series with good twist in the end!!!

¡ª bobby (@bobby_dhfm1) May 26, 2023

And there goes my interest in #Citadel, at episode 5. Can't watch it any more to see the best spy reunite with her long-lost lover who's also best spy,to find a nuclear bomb "somewhere under the pacific" to rescue her daughter who she left with her dad who is also spy...

¡ª Sinjana (@backpacknxplore) May 26, 2023

So many plot twists and jumping back and forth in time have made each episode difficult to follow and eventually dull and skippable. After seeing all of the episodes, one understands very little about the intelligence agency and its problems. It's quite frustrating that the tale and significance of these characters can barely be understood.

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Ask me what¡¯s good? Richard Madden¡¯s skydive.

Season 1 was nothing but an average spy drama. Will season 2 be any better? Only time will tell.

Citadel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

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