Citadel: Honey Bunny Review: Samantha & Varun Dhawan Step Up as the True ‘Maai-Baap’ of Priyanka Chopra’s Original, Giving a Fresh Boost to the Spyverse

Citadel: Honey Bunny is an Indian adaptation of the Russo Brothers’ international spy series. While it boasts a talented cast and impressive action sequences, the convoluted plot and slow pace hinder its overall impact. Now, let us check the review of the show which seems streaming on the popular streaming giant – Amazon Prime Show.

Review 

If we check the review of the show, it would be interesting to check what worked well and what not, the following points can vividly explain as to how the show has scored the points and where it failed to gain one. Have a look:

What Works:

• Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Stellar Performance: Samantha shines as the fierce and determined Honey, delivering a powerful performance that elevates the series.
• Engaging Action Sequences: The action sequences are well-choreographed and visually appealing, adding excitement to the narrative.
• Strong Performances: Varun Dhawan delivers a solid performance as the charming and skilled spy. The young actress, Kashvi Majmundar, is impressive in her role.

What Doesn’t Work:

• Confusing Plot: The convoluted storyline and unclear motivations of the characters can be frustrating at times.
• Slow Pace: The first few episodes are slow-paced, lacking the intensity and excitement expected from a spy thriller.
• Unclear Villainous Intent: The series struggles to establish a clear antagonist and their motives.

Overall, Citadel:

So, with all said and done, we can call the show -Honey Bunny is a decent attempt at creating an Indian spy universe. While it has its flaws, the strong performances and engaging action sequences make it a watchable series. However, it falls short of the high expectations set by the original series. Yet, in the end it has scored a decent rating of 3.5 by most of the critics allowing us also to give the same.