The new spin-off Citadel: Honey Bunny debuts with the second best score in franchise history. Unfolding in the early 1990s, Prime Video's latest release Citadel The franchise begins with a stuntman named Bunny (Varun Dhawan) and his efforts to recruit actor Honey (played by Samantha Ruth Prabhu) for a side gig. This sends the pair down a dangerous path, reuniting years later to protect their daughter Nadia. Citadel: Honey Bunny consists of six episodesand is now streaming on Prime Video.
On Rotten tomatoesthe spinoff debuted with a Score of 77% based on 13 reviews, but if we dig deeper into the numbers, that answer is closer to 5.9/10. But looking at the overall score, Citadel: Honey Bunny arrives ahead of the original Citadel starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra (51%), but behind the recent Citadel: Diana which stands at 82%.
What Critics Are Saying About Citadel: Honey Bunny
The new show is getting a mixed reception
Writing to Screen speechPatrice Witherspoon describes Citadel: Honey Bunny as a “disappointing snooze festival.” Although the lead performances and fight scenes are praised, Raj & DK's direction and the scripts are cited as weak points. There's general agreement that the spinoff isn't a uniformly excellent series, as the 5.9/10 enthusiasm points out, but there's some variation in agreement about the show's charms.
Alan Sepinwell, in his review for Rolling Stonepraised the Indian spinoff and said: “None of this is extraordinary work, but it's amazing how far simple storytelling skills can take you..” Jinal Bhatt's Maria Sue echoes the sentiment, calling honey bunny one "to update”compared to previous programs on Citadel world. Overall, while far from perfect, the consensus seems to be that the Indian series is entertaining enough and makes up for some of the spy franchise's previous missteps.
Our opinion on the Citadel: Honey Bunny
It's best for fans of the spy genre
How to wait for Citadel season two continues, it's hard to fully recommend Citadel: Honey Bunny. For fans who like the spy genre and seek it out, the spinoff has its charms. But for those who aren't exactly predisposed to enjoy gunfights and espionage, there are better examples to start with than Prime Video's big-budget franchise attempt.
Source: Rotten tomatoes