10 Worst TV Shows Of 2023 (So Far)

2. Citadel

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The Citadel is like if Red Notice was made into a TV show. Not only is it almost hilariously ugly, despite costing a whopping $300 million to make, but its story is so dull it's a wonder it was greenlit at all.

Starring a typically wooden Richard Madden as a spy with memory loss, the Russo Brothers-produced thriller series is essentially an exercise in cliché, with no style or narrative invention to speak of. There may be a good story in here somewhere, but it's submerged by its own lofty intentions and tacky action.

Reportedly, the series' budget was so high because it went through some extensive re-shoots, making you wonder what they threw away. You've seen The Citadel a million times before, but never this poorly conceived. It's honestly almost sad to watch a show so creatively drab.

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