Explosions, espionage, and large-scale destruction: discover how DNEG crafted the ambitious visual effects of Citadel Season 2, from digi-doubles and CG vehicles to a spectacular outer space finale.
Citadel Season 2 raises the stakes with larger action sequences and increasingly ambitious visual effects. As lead VFX partner, DNEG crafted a wide range of work designed to support the grounded realism of the series, from haunting character-driven moments and invisible enhancements to complex action sequences featuring CG vehicles, explosions, muzzle flashes, bullet impacts, and digital blood work.
The work also included full CG environments, including a recreated motel street, as well as an intricate 80-second continuous sequence blending multiple camera techniques through seamless transitions. For the season finale, DNEG delivered a fully CG outer space sequence featuring Earth and self-destructing satellites, combining large-scale FX simulations and destruction work for one of the show’s most technically ambitious moments.
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DNEG: Dedicated page about Citadel Season 2 on DNEG website.
© Vincent Frei – The Art of VFX – 2026
