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Citadel Season 2 Opens at No. 2 on Prime Video After Low-Key Launch

Early viewing data points to strong interest despite a muted rollout.

Overview

  • Citing FlixPatrol’s third‑party metrics, the series ranked No. 2 worldwide on Prime Video on Wednesday with 341 points, trailing The Boys.
  • The show entered Prime Video’s top five in 37 countries and surpassed Invincible, which placed third with 294 points, though it did not reach No. 1 in any territory.
  • Prime Video released all seven episodes at once on Wednesday following a scaled-back campaign with no red-carpet premiere and few cast interviews.
  • Critics note a clearer, steadier hand with Joe Russo directing the entire season, pointing to tighter pacing and bigger, cleaner action scenes.
  • Early reactions are mixed, with praise for Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Stanley Tucci and the set pieces, and criticism of thin writing and limited emotional depth.