Citadel: Honey Bunny serves well as a spin-off, offering a look into the life of young Nadia-just six years old here-and laying the groundwork for the world seen in Citadel with Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. This Indian prequel is crafted with style, featuring a grand, cinematic scale that pulls you in. It has its high points, especially as the episodes progress, with standout action scenes and steadily building suspense. Yet, it feels like a missed chance. While there's room for an exciting and fresh addition to the Citadel franchise, the series gets bogged down by familiar spy clichés and lacks narrative innovation. The cast works to elevate the material, though it's tough to overcome a script that never quite delivers. The nonlinear storytelling also adds to its challenges.