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The origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he's dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970's New York City to face a past he thought he'd left behind. Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel's mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.
Set in 1970s New York City, the series explores the origin story of the infamous hotel for assassins, The Continental. It follows a young Winston Scott as he is drawn into the violent underworld to confront a figure from his past and seize control of the hotel, a neutral ground for killers. The narrative delves into the treacherous politics and brutal conflicts that shape the city's criminal landscape.
The series received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its action sequences and visual style, reminiscent of the John Wick films. However, some found the plot to be convoluted and the character development lacking. Audience reception was generally more favorable, appreciating the expansion of the John Wick universe.
Praised for its stylish action and gritty atmosphere.
Criticized for a sometimes unfocused narrative and underdeveloped characters.
Seen as a worthy, albeit flawed, expansion of the John Wick universe.
Google audience: Viewers largely enjoyed the series' action, atmosphere, and the way it expanded the world of John Wick. Some wished for tighter storytelling and more compelling character arcs, but overall, it was seen as an entertaining addition to the franchise.
The series was filmed in Budapest, Hungary, and the Republic of Ireland to recreate the gritty New York City of the 1970s.
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Wasn't quite sure about this, as I had read the reviews here, but, the series had me binge watching the three ninety minute episodes in one sitting. True, its not John Wick, but then again, the focus here "isn't" John Wick, and its before "...
Pilot Episode Satisfies the World of John Wick 🥇
The Continental, for me, at least, is too much The Sopranos and too little, John Wick. The atmosphere and the characterisations, feel more akin to a mobster series, than one about hit men and assassins. Its brash, its loud, one of the m...