Prime VideoCitadel (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.8
Overview
What if you lost your memory? What if a spy didn’t know they were a spy? Years ago, the top agents of Citadel, Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh, had their minds wiped. But, they’re called back to action as sinister forces emerge from the past. With the help of spymaster Bernard Orlick, these former lovers must remember the past to save the future. Part 2 of the Citadel Universe (1. Honey Bunny, 2. Citadel S1, 3. Citadel:Diana)
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
What if you lost your memory? What if a spy didn’t know they were a spy? Years ago, the top agents of Citadel, Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh, had their minds wiped. But, they’re called back to action as sinister forces emerge from the past. With the help of spymaster Bernard Orlick, these former lovers must remember the past to save the future. Part 2 of the Citadel Universe (1. Honey Bunny, 2. Citadel S1, 3. Citadel:Diana)
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series deliberately adopts a neutral and apolitical stance, focusing on a generic global spy thriller narrative where conflicts are driven by personal motives rather than explicit ideological or real-world political alignments.
The series demonstrates significant diversity through its casting of a South Asian woman in a leading role, marking a notable milestone in representation. Its narrative further incorporates inclusive themes, such as a strong female character challenging gender norms and a commitment to global storytelling, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The show features Nadia Sinh, a highly skilled agent, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against multiple male opponents throughout the series.
Based on available information, *Citadel* does not prominently feature LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The series focuses on espionage, memory loss, and global conspiracies, with no explicit emphasis on LGBTQ+ identities or issues in its core storyline or character arcs.
Based on available information, the characters in "Citadel" (2023), such as Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh, are portrayed consistently with their original descriptions, showing no instances where on-screen gender differs from established canonical or historical genders.
Citadel is an original contemporary spy thriller, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. All major characters are new to the series, and their casting aligns with their implied or stated backgrounds within the show's original narrative. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.2
6.8
Critic Ratings
5.2
5.1
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