The Continental: From the World of John Wick - A Bloody and Brilliant Prequel

 The Continental: From the World of John Wick - A Bloody and Brilliant Prequel.

Rating:-1.7/3⭐️⭐️ 

Total episode:-3

Runtime:-90 min

**Introduction **

If you are a fan of the John Wick franchise, you might be interested in watching The Continental: From the World of John Wick, a three-part event series that premiered on Peacock in September 2023. The series serves as a spin-off and a prequel to the main films, exploring the origin of the iconic hotel-for-assassins in the 1970s New York City. The series is created by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons, and stars Mel Gibson and Colin Woodell as the main characters.

**Story Summary**

The series follows Winston Scott, a Scottish-American businessman who has been living in London for decades, and his older brother Frankie, a Vietnam War veteran and an assassin. When Frankie attacks the Continental, a hotel run by Cormac O'Connor, a powerful crime lord and a former mentor of Winston, he triggers a violent chain of events that forces Winston to return to New York and face his past. Along the way, Winston recruits a team of allies, including Miles, a gunrunner and a son of a legendary assassin, Yen, Frankie's wife and a former bomber, KD, a detective who is investigating the Scott brothers, and Charon, a loyal concierge of the Continental. Winston's ultimate goal is to take over the Continental and transform it from an outdated safe house into the upscale destination of John Wick fame.

**Cast and Crew**

The series boasts an impressive cast and crew, featuring some familiar faces from the John Wick films and some new additions. Mel Gibson plays Cormac O'Connor, the ruthless and charismatic boss of the Continental, who has a complicated history with Winston and Frankie. Colin Woodell plays Winston Scott, the protagonist of the series, who is smart, resourceful, and determined to avenge his brother and claim his destiny. Mishel Prada plays KD Silva, a detective who is new to New York and gets involved in the Scott brothers' case. Ben Robson plays Frankie Scott, Winston's older brother, who is a skilled and reckless assassin, who has a troubled relationship with his family. Hubert Point-Du Jour plays Miles Burton, a gunrunner and a friend of Frankie, who is also the son of Hieronymus Burton, a legendary assassin who was killed by O'Connor. Nhung Kate plays Yen Scott, Frankie's wife and a former assassin, who is loyal, fierce, and deadly. Jessica Allain plays Lou, a hacker and a friend of Miles, who helps Winston's team with her technical skills. Ayomide Adegun plays Charon, a concierge of the Continental, who is faithful, helpful, and mysterious. Jeremy Bobb plays Mayhew, a corrupt cop who works for O'Connor and tries to stop Winston's team. Peter Greene plays Jimmy, a hitman who works for O'Connor and has a personal vendetta against Winston. Katie McGrath plays The Adjudicator, a representative of the High Table, the governing body of the assassins' world, who monitors the situation in New York and enforces the rules. Marina Mazepa plays Gretel, a deadly assassin who works for the High Table and hunts down Winston's team. Mark Musashi plays Hansel, Gretel's partner and a formidable fighter. Kirk Ward plays Henchman, a loyal and humorous henchman of O'Connor. Dan Li plays Orphan Master, a leader of a group of young assassins who work for O'Connor. Chris Ryman plays Ronnie, a bartender and a friend of Winston. Roy Hu plays Weiko, a Triad leader and an ally of Winston.

The series is created by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons, who also serve as executive producers and writers. The other executive producers are Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, Derek Kolstad, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Marshall Persinger, and Albert Hughes. The series is produced by Last Man Standing Films, Cool-ish Productions, Reese Wernick Productions, King of Brockton Inc, Thunder Road Pictures, and Lionsgate Television. The series is directed by Albert Hughes, who directed the first and third episodes, and Charlotte Brändström, who directed the second episode. The series is composed by Raffertie, who created an original and atmospheric score. The series is cinematographed by Pål Ulvik Rokseth and Peter Deming, who captured the gritty and stylish visuals of the 1970s New York. The series is edited by Ron Rosen and Steven Lang, who crafted the fast-paced and thrilling narrative.

**The Review**

The Continental: From the World of John Wick is a bloody and brilliant prequel that expands the lore and the action of the John Wick universe. The series delivers a compelling and complex story that explores the themes of family, fate, and revenge, and the characters' motivations and choices. The series also pays homage to the main films, with references, easter eggs, and cameos that will delight the fans. The series also introduces new elements, such as the variations on real-world events, the history and the rules of the assassins' world, and the origin and the evolution of the Continental.

The series also excels in the action department, with stunning and brutal fight scenes, shootouts, car chases, and explosions that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The series also showcases the skills and the styles of the different assassins, and the weapons and the gadgets they use. The series also features some creative and memorable set pieces, such as the theater, the orphanage, the subway, and the finale at the Continental.

The series also boasts an impressive cast and crew, who deliver outstanding performances and production values. Mel Gibson and Colin Woodell are the standout stars of the series, who portray their characters with charisma, depth, and emotion. The rest of the cast also do a great job, with each actor bringing their own personality and flair to their roles. The series is also well-written, well-directed, well-composed, well-cinematographed, and well-edited, with each aspect contributing to the overall quality and the vision of the series.

The Continental: From the World of John Wick is a must-watch for the fans of the John Wick franchise, and for anyone who enjoys a good action thriller. The series is a thrilling and satisfying prequel that enriches the John Wick universe and sets the stage for the future of the franchise.