Citadel

Citadel follows two elite agents, Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh, who wake up years after having their memories erased. Stripped of their pasts, they return to a world where old enemies and hidden operations resurface, forcing them to piece together who they were while under constant threat. Reconnected with spymaster Bernard Orlick and other operatives, the pair, once lovers, juggle fragile trust, resurfacing emotions, and high-stakes missions as they chase fragments of their former lives. The series balances large-scale action with quieter moments about identity and allegiance, keeping character revelations and plot twists for viewers to uncover.

Released in 2023, Citadel was created by Josh Appelbaum, David Weil, and Bryan Oh, and features Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ashleigh Cummings, Roland Møller, and Osy Ikhile in key roles.

Critical and audience reaction was mixed, reflected in a vote average of 6.807/10 from 468 votes. Reviewers often praised the leads and production values, while some criticized uneven plotting and tonal shifts. Recurring themes include memory and identity, loyalty under pressure, the ethics of surveillance, and how personal bonds survive professional betrayal.

Culturally, Citadel drew attention because of its high-profile casting and its attempt at a globe-spanning spy concept, which sparked conversations about streaming platforms trying to build franchise-driven universes. Viewers discussed the chemistry between the leads and highlighted a few action set pieces that became talking points online, even as opinions on overall storytelling varied.

The series did not dominate major industry awards, and commentary tended to focus more on audience response and whether the show could sustain an expanded franchise than on prize recognition. Conversations around Citadel have centered on whether its scope and star power can be matched by consistent narrative payoff.