Citadel

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 16 out of 27

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  1. phoenix_prjct
    Jul 19, 2023
    7
    Final Thoughts:

    Citadel undoubtedly needed more time to set itself up, let its stories cook, and better deliver the global ramifications of an epic spy thriller, but with capable leads, a schlocky but irresistible romance, and slick action beats, it can be forgiven (a little) for its focus on style over substance. An anticlimactic finale delivers the series’s greatest twist, setting up    Final Thoughts:

    Citadel undoubtedly needed more time to set itself up, let its stories cook, and better deliver the global ramifications of an epic spy thriller, but with capable leads, a schlocky but irresistible romance, and slick action beats, it can be forgiven (a little) for its focus on style over substance. An anticlimactic finale delivers the series’s greatest twist, setting up solid and rocky ground for an announced second season.

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#34 Most Discussed TV Season of 2023

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Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 29
  3. Negative: 7 out of 29
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Reviewed by: Barbara Ellen
    Sep 10, 2024
    60
    Subtlety, be damned: if spy thrillers are your bag, this show is stylish, full throttle and knows how to have a good time.
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  2. IGN
    Reviewed by: Samantha Nelson
    Jun 1, 2023
    60
    Some great action sequences and very charismatic stars go a long way, but that might not be enough to anchor the sprawling franchise Amazon is so ambitiously building.
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  3. Time
    Reviewed by: Judy Berman
    Apr 28, 2023
    30
    The absence of substantive ideas, or even much Bond-style humor, makes Citadel feel pretty pointless. Maybe it’s possible to make a great show that appeals to everyone without offending anyone, but this isn’t it.
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