Citadel: Honey Bunny Review: Fun and Bingeable

Citadel: Honey Bunny Review: In this spy-thriller series, which is a spin-off of Citadel and Citadel: Diana, we see stuntman Bunny and actress Honey being thrown into a world of betrayal, espionage and adventures. However, years later, they are once again pulled into this dangerous world when their past catches up to them, and they must do whatever it takes to protect their young daughter Nadia.

The series takes place before the events of 2023’s Citadel, with Nadia being a common character between the two. The series is developed by Sita R. Menon.

Citadel: Honey Bunny Review

In Citadel: Honey Bunny, we get an emotional story coupled with a slightly complex thriller about a shadowy organisation who are competing with Citadel to get their hands on a device called Armada. The series gives us almost everything one can ask for when it comes to a juicy entertainer and has a runtime that is neither too long nor too short to get on anyone’s nerves.

The series has its moments where you’d be glued to the screen, watching the story unfold in many different ways. There’s the emotional angle of Honey and Bunny’s relationship, the relationship that Bunny shares with the man who supposedly saved him and the fallout of a series of betrayals that leave all of these different relationships tattered. Raj & DK’s tale is gripping, as is the direction and the background score, and although some actors do a less-than-stellar job of portraying their characters and the expositions get pretty shameless, it is ultimately thoroughly bingeable.

The series has a pretty tried and tested plot, one that doesn’t really stray from your expectations too much. But the director duo do a great job of making this story stand out and make a place for itself in the larger Citadel universe, complete with a surprise mention of a well-known character from one of the other franchises. The series, thus, isn’t too complicated, and viewers will find themselves enjoying the small emotional and humorous bits, along with the discussions surrounding what it means to be part of a family and how those who have never felt that can kill or be killed to try and be part of one.

In that respect, I found the small discussion quite moving. Varun Dhavan does an excellent job of portraying his character and bringing the desperation and, eventually, the rage of a man who could’ve given his all for his Baba (Kay Kay Menon) but eventually realised that it’s all a sham. Menon’s character is one that we have seen many times before and won’t come as a shock to anyone, but he plays him with conviction (as always). However, I felt that he sort of fails as a fearful antagonist and can be quite forgettable sometimes. The small twist about his recruitment methods and control tactics is fun and adds a lot to why these people are so do-or-die for him.

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Bunny’s relationship with Honey works as the emotional centre point of the show, with Kashvi Majmundar (as a young Nadia) as its beating heart. The latter is adorable to watch; I found her dialogue and the way she delivers it to be well done and frankly very cute. I felt Dhawan and Prabhu lacked chemistry, and I didn’t buy Honey and Bunny’s relationship. Although the name is catchy, I found their relationship rushed and a bit dry. However, both actors do a good job.

Citadel: Honey Bunny ends on a cliffhanger, which anyone could have probably guessed at this point. Surprisingly enough, I found myself interested in seeing what happens to the key characters afterwards. The series does a good job of creating that connection with the characters and the simple storyline that you feel invested in, making you wait to see what happens next, which is a plus. It delivers some fun twists here and there, and the action sequences are quite well done. I must mention that I loved the score of the series – it’s fast-paced and tense, adding some mystery to the mix.

Final Thoughts

In the end, Citadel: Honey Bunny is a simple, enjoyable watch that makes you invested in its characters and its story. There isn’t a ton of complicated twists and turns, and some are even predictable. But even then, the series is watchable in every sense of the term, leaving you rooting for the protagonists through and through.

Also Read:

• Citadel Season 1 Review
• Citadel: Diana Review: Weighty Spin-Off is Interesting
• Citadel Season 2 Review: Bigger Action But Still Not a Standout Spy Thriller
• Citadel Season 2 Ending Explained: Power Shifts, Hidden Agendas, and Nadia’s Final Choice