Amazon's $300 Million 'Citadel' Struggles to Justify Cost Despite Global Ambitions

Amazon's new spy thriller 'Citadel' has received mediocre reviews despite its $300 million budget.
The show follows two spies working for an international agency called Citadel battling a crime syndicate.
The plot has been criticized as generic, and the show lacks substance and humor.
Amazon has already greenlit a second season of Citadel and spinoffs set in other countries as part of their global ambitions.
The show's turbulent production and expensive reshoots highlight the risk in Amazon's big-budget strategy to create a mega-franchise.