Citadel Season 2 Delay Raises Franchise Concerns

Amazon MGM's high-budget spy series 'Citadel', starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra, has delayed its Season 2 release from Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 due to dissatisfaction with the current content. The franchise, which includes international spinoffs like 'Citadel: Diana' and 'Citadel: Honey Bunny', is currently paused as Amazon MGM seeks to improve the quality of the flagship series. Despite being one of the most expensive TV productions with a $300 million budget for the first season, 'Citadel' received mixed reviews and failed to consistently reach high streaming charts. The development issues, including reshoots and creative disagreements, have further inflated costs, raising concerns about the franchise's future viability. The delay also coincides with the departure of former Amazon MGM head Jennifer Salke, who had been a strong advocate for the series. The future of the 'Citadel' project remains uncertain, pending the success of the reworked Season 2.