Citadel: Diana season 1, episode 2 recap and review: “War”

As a seasoned viewer of spy dramas, I must admit that “Citadel: Diana” has managed to keep me intrigued and entertained from the very first episode. The storyline is engaging, the characters are well-developed, and the plot twists are just enough to leave you guessing without feeling overwhelmed.

It didn’t take long for Diana and Edo to team up in Citadel: Diana. Can they trust each other?

Caution: This post contains SPOILERS for Citadel: Diana season 1, episode 2

Towards the finale of the inaugural episode, Diana decided to visit Edo. She is aware that his ambition lies in controlling Manticore, Italy, and she has grown weary of her role within the agency. They might join forces to ensure Manticore acquires the suspected weapon, which presumably originates from Citadel.

In this scenario, Diana possesses one part of the weapon, which is of French origin, while another part resides with someone from Germany. Edo harbors no trust whatsoever towards Diana, but due to his ambition to achieve a specific aim, he reluctantly forms an alliance. Thus, their collaboration commences.

Getting started is straightforward; there’s no back-and-forth, as the narrative dives right in from the beginning. However, trust issues will surface frequently, and they promise to be a recurring theme as the story unfolds across the series.

What’s on the French drive in Citadel: Diana season 1, episode 2?

Diana had made a commitment to the German that she wouldn’t access the data on the drive. However, Edo requires a look at its contents and can decrypt it discreetly. It doesn’t take long for Edo’s system to detect an issue with the drive. The device is meant to serve as a control system, but it seems there’s a deliberate coding error within it. They need to ensure that the Germans discover this flaw when Diana hands it over.

As Ettore pushes for the arranged marriage with Cecile, Edo expresses his disapproval. This is because he suspects Cecile of using Citadel technology covertly and keeping it secret from Manticore’s other divisions. However, Ettore counters by suggesting that Manticore itself has a history of hiding secrets from its own branches, to which Edo can relate.

In the end, Edo chooses to join forces with Dian. Despite their lack of trust towards each other, Edo believes that partnering up is the best way for them to guide Manticore in a new direction. Consequently, he contacted Cecile to inform her that their marriage would not happen. He’s decided to stop following orders and make his own decisions from now on.

Despite this current issue, there’s a significant problem at hand – a massive cyber-attack has breached Manticore Italy’s system, effectively locking everyone else out. This turn of events appears to be orchestrated by Cecile, who seems retaliatory towards Italy due to Edo’s recent decision. The attack not only locks the Italian agents out but also exposes all their sensitive data. Edo proposes a cover-up, suggesting they blame the German agents for the Italian cyber-attack in the series premiere, claiming that crucial information in their computers has been erased.

As a fervent admirer, I can’t help but notice that it becomes increasingly clear that the Italians have a knack for manipulation, which explains why the rest of Manticore remains skeptical towards them. Moreover, we uncover the limited knowledge Edo and his father possess about the broader territories of Manticore, a revelation that leaves both Edo and Diana uneasy. It appears that at this moment, they can only rely on each other for trust.

Yet, Ettore harbors no confidence at all in Diana. It’s a familiar trope, but without this mistrust, the spy drama wouldn’t be as compelling, would it?

Diana needs to protect her sister

In this episode, we see some typical spy scenarios unfold, like Diana being pursued by an unidentified car since she’s up against Manticore and tends to act on impulse. Given these circumstances, it’s not entirely unexpected. However, what’s interesting is that she soon discovers the person following her was none other than Sara, who was driving a taxi.

Given all the clues, it’s no wonder Sara has taken up tailing Diana. She’s got a hunch that Diana is concealing something. While Diana claims her profession is finance, she’s often found engaging in covert activities and works late into the night. The curiosity consuming Sara is simply about uncovering Diana’s secret business.

She returns to Diana’s residence, where cameras are abundant throughout. I sometimes questioned Diana’s effectiveness as a spy, but it’s evident that Sara would have been less discreet. The issue lies in her presence because when the Manticore Italy data is present, Diana becomes one of the primary targets. Her home serves as the target, thereby putting Sara in potential danger.

When Diana returns to her apartment, Sara isn’t present. Instead, agents are found waiting at home, triggering a gunfight. It’s evident that this incident will lead to a turn of events for Diana in the future of the series, but for the moment, things remain peaceful.

For now, Edo demonstrates his reliability. After the agents depart, Diana receives a phone call and goes to a restaurant. There, she finds Edo with Sara; he had arrived at her apartment prior to the agents to safeguard Sara and organize dinner. It appears there might be a subtle connection between Edo and Diana, but it’s unclear how much of that is just an act on Edo’s part, given his proficiency in bluffing. However, it seems that something significant could develop between Diana and Edo as they spend more time together.

Another look at the past in Citadel: Diana

In this intriguing series, the narrative unfolds across two distinct periods of time. What’s clever about it is that it effectively signposts when we switch to the earlier timeline. Not only does Diana sport a different hairstyle, but there’s also a handy on-screen caption to tell us exactly how far back in time we’ve traveled.

It’s revealed that Diana gets involved with the Citadel due to Gabriele. His curiosity about the missing black box and the plane crash piqued his interest in her. Now, he confesses that one of their agents was aboard the doomed flight, while everyone else was unfortunate casualties.

I genuinely enjoy seeing Diana transition into a Citadel agent, as it subtly avoids typical spy tropes. Instead of grand, elaborate training centers, Gabriele introduces her to a modest swimming pool and rudimentary training ground. Normally, we’d expect expansive facilities for this. The fact that Gabriele mentions Diana will be unknown to other Citadel agents, hinting at potential trouble within the agency, makes one wonder about its current size and scope.

The training isn’t solely focused on physical exercise. For instance, we notice how swiftly Diana succumbs to anger, providing a glimpse into the training she receives to help her navigate the lie detector test in the series premiere. This doesn’t guarantee that she’ll always be able to suppress her instincts, but she can generally maintain control.

It’s all about technology. There’s some sort of patch on her chest, but it looks like this is when her condition first appears. The type of training causes the disease. I’m glad that we don’t have to wait too long to understand more about Diana’s training and the condition she suffers from. It’s a breath of fresh air in the world of spy dramas.

Up until now, the series “Citadel: Diana” has kept its strength intact. The typical espionage aspects haven’t overpowered the main narrative. This episode delves deeper into Edo’s character, piquing my interest to learn more about him. I find myself questioning the nature of Citadel and Gabriele too. How vast is this organization, and are they truly the heroes we’re led to believe? Given the original series, we want to trust their goodness, but could it be a misdirection? Could there be no true good guys in this story?

Citadel: Diana is available to stream on Prime Video.

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2024-10-10 17:58