Amazon's Italian Hit: Citadel: Diana Sets Global Viewership Records

Amazon's newest Citadel spin-off, Citadel: Diana, has made quite a splash. The show, which stars Matilda De Angelis, has become the most-watched Italian original series globally in its first weekend. This isn't just a big deal in Italy—it's also topping the charts in the U. S. , UK, and has cracked the top five in over 150 countries, including heavyweights like Canada, Australia, and India. This is a massive win for Amazon, especially when it comes to international viewership of Italian-language content. The success of Citadel: Diana has also sparked interest in the U. S. version of Citadel, with viewers tuning in from the U. S. , UK, and Italy. Previously successful Italian originals on Amazon include Everybody Loves Diamonds and The Bad Guy. Citadel: Diana is a production of ITV Studios-backed Cattleya and Amazon MGM Studios, with the Russo Brothers' AGBO as executive producers. Set in 2030 Milan, the series follows Diana Cavalieri, an undercover agent for the global spy agency Citadel, as she infiltrates the powerful enemy syndicate Manticore. The Citadel franchise is growing, with the U. S. original starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden launching last year. It was the second most-watched new original series outside the U. S. and the fourth most-watched worldwide after 24 days. A second season of the U. S. original is in production, and an Indian version, Citadel: Honey Bunny, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, is set to launch on November 7. James Farrell, VP of International Originals at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, said the success of Citadel: Diana shows that global audiences are embracing local stories crafted by top local talent. The Citadel universe aims to create a unique global spy world. Streaming ratings in the U. S. saw a rise in September, with Prime Video and Disney+ leading the charge, thanks to hits like Thursday Night Football and the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.