The highly anticipated series Citadel, known for its extravagant budget, received mixed reviews and ratings from critics upon its release. Despite this, the announcement of Citadel Season 2 came swiftly after its debut, stirring up excitement among fans. Recently, Priyanka Chopra shared intriguing details about the upcoming season in a recent interview.
Making its debut on April 28, 2023, on Amazon Prime, Citadel, an American spy action thriller, quickly garnered attention despite its lukewarm reception from critics. Despite the underwhelming ratings, anticipation for a second season soared. Here’s everything you need to know about Citadel Season 2.
Will There Be a Citadel Season 2?
Despite initial doubts stemming from poor ratings and delays caused by SAG-AFTRA strikes, the renewal for a second season was announced in March 2023, before the debut of the first season. However, uncertainties regarding the series’ future persisted. Although the project remains confirmed, updates regarding changes in plans are yet to be disclosed.
In May 2023, amidst the renewal of Citadel for a second season, an interview with Deadline shed light on the announcement. Appreciating the entire cast, the spokesperson emphasized the show’s ability to attract a diverse international audience.
Release Dates for Citadel Season 2
While the announcement for a second season was made early in 2023, filming should have commenced by now. However, as of April 2024, Amazon has yet to announce the release dates for Citadel Season 2. The delays are likely attributed to the SAG-AFTRA strike, which affected numerous web series across various OTT platforms.
Performance of Citadel on Amazon Prime
Despite boasting a star-studded cast led by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Citadel failed to meet success expectations. With a hefty budget of $250 million, the American spy action thriller struggled to attract a significant viewership, marking it as one of the biggest disappointments on Amazon Prime Video. Additionally, Citadel received lackluster ratings on major review aggregator websites, IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, with scores of 6.2/10 and 51%, respectively.
Despite these setbacks, the green light for a second season indicates that Citadel Season 2 will face considerable pressure to perform.
Where to Watch Citadel Season 2?
Similar to its debut season, Citadel Season 2 will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Budget for Citadel Season 2
Following the extensive failures of the debut season, which boasted a budget of $250 million, the budget for the second season has been significantly reduced to $119 million.
In addition to the second season, Citadel has announced several spin-offs in different languages, including Italian Alps, India, Spain, and Mexico.
Cast of Citadel Season 2
The cast, hailed as one of the series’ highlights, has been confirmed for the second season. The cast for Citadel Season 2 includes:
- Richard Madden as Mason Kane
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Nadia Sinha
- Ashleigh Cummings as Abby Conroy
- Roland Møller as Anders and Davik Silje
- Osy Ikhile as Carter Spence
- Caoilinn Springall as Hendrix Conroy, daughter of Kyle and Abby
- Lesley Manville as Dahlia Archer, a UK ambassador and Manticore agent
- Stanley Tucci as Bernard Orlick
- Moira Kelly as Joe
- Timothy Busfield as Simmons
- Nikki Amuka-Bird as Grace
- Paul Bazely as Rahi Gambhir
Plot of Citadel Season 2
While details about the plot of Citadel Season 2 remain undisclosed, the cliffhanger ending of the debut season hints at revelations to come. It is expected to continue the story of Mason Kane and Nadia Sinha. David Weil, the series co-creator, will serve as the showrunner, with Joe Russo, an executive producer, directing every episode.
The series’ creators, Joe and Anthony Russo, known for their work on various acclaimed projects, are set to continue their involvement in Citadel Season 2.