Continentalspin-off series dedicated to the saga of John Wick in which Keanu participated Reeves At the moment when it came to an end, it had just come. PrimeVideo. The prequel series tells the story of the hotel and the Big Table before the emergence of the world’s worst killer, but stars some familiar characters.
Continental gives us much of what we saw in films dedicated to John Wick, albeit with much less action, mostly concentrated in the third and final episode. Essentially, the spin-off series consists of three episodes, each about an hour and a half long, mini-movies that tell us how Winston Scott AND Charonthey took control of the hotel.
The Continental, the birth of Winston Scott’s character
Before the appearance Winston Scott along with his right hand Charonthere was another person in charge of the hotel in New York, that is Cormacinterpreted Mel Gibson. It is interesting to note how many antecedents we have learned about while watching various films dedicated to John WickFor example King of the Slums interpreted as in films Laurence Fishburne.
Continental thus sees birth Winston Scott As we know him, he is not very experienced in combat, but is infallible in devising plans and tricks useful for his purposes. In fact, the series tells itself. Winston thanks to a well-thought-out plan, it is possible to take control of the hotel, taking over the place Cormacvillain of the series.
Especially thanks to the incredibly exaggerated interpretation Mel Gibson, the character is completely out of control and when we see him on stage, he stands out among everyone. WITH CormacWe also find several killers with bizarre facial features, among them all the twins stand out, Hansel and Gretel who barely speak a word, but who play a fundamental role in the development of the series and character Winston.
Just the relationship between him and Charon born here, thanks to the different needs that they both have, they join forces and from now on will never be separated, until the last chapter of the saga. John Wick. Just like in the films, here the supporting characters play a fundamental role in the mission and have much more depth than what we see in the films.
Despite the murders and shootouts: the John Wick prequel follows a clearly defined plot
Not just murders and shootings, with different methods of killing that we have always seen in John Wick. Continental It also manages to inspire thanks to a very specific plot that makes you listen to the episodes, trying to figure out how the series will end. The series alternates between a variety of characters that we see face to face with the main characters and also at the center of various storylines that come to a wonderful conclusion.
The relationship between them is wonderful Winston AND Frankiebrother of the hotel manager played by Bob Robson. Franky himself plays an important role in the plot, as he steals something priceless and Cormac, who from there begins to follow him and Winston. Despite Frankie little appears in Continentalwe realize that he is the most unstoppable spy the High Table has seen (until John Wick, of course).
The Continental, the beginning of the John Wick universe?
We know Chad’s intentions Stahelskidirector of the saga John Wick and producer Continental, is to create a universe of several interconnected films, as was recently announced. In fact, after the series you can find on PrimeVideothere will be at least one new film that will have something in common with the saga in which he starred. Keanu Reeves.
Next spin-off John Wickthis is how it really should be Dancer with the main character Ana de Armas. It will be a film with a female killer. The main character of the spin-off will likely be one of pupils director (performed by Angelica Houston), in which young orphan girls learn the arts of dance and murder. The plot will most likely focus on the girl he is trying to win. avenge your parents hunt down your killers.
According to other rumors, Chapter 5 is in development. John Wick and a possible film starring Halle Barry. Summarizing Continental this could just be the start of a larger developing universe that could also contain a second season of the series if the first goes well.
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