Split In Two – As the episode opens Manticore Agent Diana Cavalieri (Matilda De Angelis) retrieves a gun, shoots at something, stuffs a scarf in her mouth, and shoots herself in the left arm. The scarf muffles her screams. Utilizing the scarf, she ties a tourniquet around her arm before getting into her car.
2030 Milano – While Diana is driving, a news report about a demonstration against militarization of the city blares in the background. Demonstrators are expected to march from the central station to the mayor’s office this afternoon. At Manticore Italy Headquarters, Diana’s eyes are scanned at a security checkpoint She meets Luca (Marouane Zotti) before entering an office where Matteo (Daniele Paoloni) is waiting. He informs them of a secret meeting between Manticore Germany and Maticore France. It will take place at the same time as the European founders’ meeting. With Manticore Italy not being invited to the closed meeting, he stresses the need to hear what France and Germany have to discuss. Diana asks if he wants her to spy on their sister agencies. Ignoring her comment, he says the meeting is scheduled for 4pm in the main square of Lugano. He orders Luca not to intervene, Diana will do it alone.
Zani Weapons Manufacturer – Edo Zani (Lorenzo Cervasio) watches a Zani shooting range technician (Emiliana Novelli) test a new device. Ettore Zani (Mauirzio Lombardi) joins him. The weapon transforms into a non-detectable device. Edo tells him that it works for all of their weapons. Ettore insists it moved to production immediately. Edo says it is still in the testing process. Ettore claims their buyers, the Tringalis, tried to cheat them. Edo assures him that all mobsters are untrustworthy. Ettore invites him to attend the impending founders’ meeting where the future of Manticore Italy will be decided. Elsewhere, Diana puts in contacts and takes a pill.
At the Italy and Switzerland border, Luca tells Diana about his encounter with a woman at the supermarket. He pretended to be a wine sommelier which is something he commonly does when he meets women. He admits to contemplating handing in his resignation sometimes and reminds her of Manticore Agent 281 and his wife’s murders. She has a flashback from 13 years earlier dancing with Sara (Giordana Faggiano). They disable the Manticore Network.
In the Swiss Alps, the Zani envoy arrives for the secret meeting. Wolfgang Klein (Bernhard Schutz) is surprised to see the Zanis there. Ignoring him, Ettore walks away with Edo in tow. Wolfgang greets Cecile Martin (Julia Piaton) before they have their eyes scanned for security purposes. The bodyguards remain outside the compound. A short time later, Cecile starts the meeting by saying they are to discuss Manticore Italy and the measures taken by the European Commission of Manticore eight years ago. Wolfgang informs them of the founding families’ decision to extend the sections against Italy for three years. Edo asks what will happen after the three-year extension has lapsed. Wolfgang claims Ettore’s abuse has destabilized Italy and weakened Manticore. Ettore demands to know why they are keeping them out.
Lugano, Switzerland – Seeing the surveillance cameras are disabled, Luca says north and south views are clear. Diana tells him that the others have arrived. They sit down at a table. After activating her earpiece, she can hear Danielle Vitali’s phone conversation. He says either tonight or tomorrow would be fine. Sofia Rossi races over to embrace a woman. At a nearby table, A German, Alex Moreau assures Rainer Weber that he will be satisfied with the results. Hearing Weber’s German accent, they believe he is their target. A German agent, Weber says it has been eight years. A French agent, Moreau boasts of the devastation it will cause. Diana watches both men place two devices on the table. Weber draws his gun, aims it at Luca, and pulls the trigger. The bullet ricochets off Luca’s jacket and hits Moreau. He slumps over the table. Luca asks what she is doing. Weber fires several shots at them. Diana returns fire. The frantic people flee. A woman kneels over an injured man. Weber and Diana exchange gunfire. Luca joins in as Weber flees. She retrieves Moreau’s device. Police race to the scene. Diana unlocks a vehicle. Luca hesitates before joining her. She speeds away from the scene.
In the Swiss Alps, Edo accuses Cecile of keeping secrets from the Zanis. She is surprised he is taking Ettore’s side. He claims Ettore knows he doesn’t approve of how he runs the agency. She proposes marriage and the unification of two agencies with them in control. He vows to give her an answer tomorrow. Elsewhere, Diana tries to calm Luca down after what happened at Lugano. Irate, he accuses her of screwing up. She claims Weber and Moreau restored the Citadel technology and plans to utilize it to destroy Manticore Italy. Drawing his gun, he says killing her is the only way to keep Mateo from killing him. She knocks the gun out of his gun and hits him. A struggle ensues. She gets the upper hand, retrieves the gun, and shoots him in the head. She shoots herself in the arm before driving away.
Ettore tells Edo that Cecile’s proposal could help them. Edo suggests the proposal was his idea because he doesn’t trust him. Ettore receives a call from Matteo about the failed mission that left a French agent dead. Matteo assures him that Cecile has no idea it was them. Manticore agent 301 disappeared. At the Italy headquarters, Cecile tells Matteo that Luca fatally shot Moreau and took his device, a possible data carrier. Matteo questions why Luca didn’t kill her. She says they heard sirens, Luca fled on foot and she stole a vehicle. Diana tells him that Luca met someone and wanted to start a new life. He approves her to get treatment. In a flashback, young Diana and Sara watch a news report about a plane crash in the Alps. Diana holds Sara while she mourns the loss of their father and mother.
Nine Years Earlier – Young Diana investigates the plane crash that killed her parents. Over dinner, she tells Sara that it took 16 hours for the Exhibit officer to receive the black box and generally it takes three. The airline executive reported hearing an explosion eventually changed his story. Sara questions if they manipulated the black box to make it look like a malfunction. Diana shows her a document with the transportation manager’s illegal signature. Sarah urges her to step away from the investigation but she refuses. Gabriele (Filippo Nigro) watches them from a nearby table.
Not feeling well, Diana arrives home to find Sara waiting for her. Sara tells her that she is leaving Italy because it isn’t safe. Diana collapses to the floor. Elsewhere, Julia Zani (Thekla Reuten) and Matteo are waiting when Ettore and Edo arrive. Matteo says there has been no sign of Luca. Edo informs Julia of Cecile’s marriage proposal. At the hospital, Diana wakes to see Sara at her bedside. The doctor arrives as Diana is trying to leave. Elsewhere, Edo asks Julia for advice about marrying Cecilia. He says his and Ettore’s plans for Manticore are different. Ettore enters the room. Edo claims to like Ettore’s plan, the one that would make the world safer. Ettore insists they seal the deal with Cecile before she finds out that their agent killed hers. Edo may fall in love and needs the day to decide. At the hospital, Diana tells the doctor that her last attack of Meniere’s disease was eight years ago. He says the drugs have become ineffective and suggests a maneuver. She mentally checks the CCTV for signs of Weber but nothing. She declines further treatment and leaves the room. Sara warns her that the nurse found her gun. Diana stresses the need to have it for protection. Sara says they are moving to Iceland because it doesn’t have crime or checkpoints. She invites her to go with them. The CCTV detects Weber. Diana says there is something she needs to take care of. She tracks Weber to a building. He asks if she brought the device. She assures him that she has no interest in copying the data and demands 20 million deposited into an encrypted account. He says they can arrange a meeting for tomorrow morning.
In a flashback, young Diana receives a call from Gabrielle. She looks up to see him on a rooftop. He gives her the option of forgetting the investigation or meeting with him. She makes her way to the rooftop. Gabrielle identifies himself and urges her to not be afraid. He claims the Zani family, the largest European arms manufacturer, is responsible for blowing up the airplane. He invites her to join Citadel to help take down people like the Zanis. Back in the present, Diana informs Edo that she has the French half of the weapon and a plan to resurrect Manticore Italy. The episode ends.
Citadel: Diana Synopsis
Diana’s parents died in an airplane crash. The black box was manipulated to make it look like the plane malfunctioned. Through her own research, Diana learns the truth and with the help of Gabrielle, she finds out who is responsible. The Zani family blew up the plane, killing 87 people.
Citadel: Diana Review
The series jumps right into a mission without a backstory or explanation. The story is cryptic and confusing. It would have been more effective to reveal Diana’s past and how and why she joined Citadel in the intro.
The story doesn’t flow and lacks depth. Character development is virtually nonexistent. The drone view and shaky camera make it difficult to watch at times. The acting is strong and believable.
A very tedious watch. It requires the audience’s full attention. Look away and miss important details that make the story less confusing. The episode deserves a 5 out of 10.
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