The Continental review: Peacock shoots itself in the foot
Peacock’s John Wick prequel series The Continental — out September 22nd — would be a solid expansion of the franchise were it not for its questionable casting choices.
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Peacock’s John Wick prequel series The Continental — out September 22nd — would be a solid expansion of the franchise were it not for its questionable casting choices.
Starz EntertainmentThe original John Wick was a self-contained action classic, its plot as lean as its gun-fu combat was ferocious. Its tale demanded no sequel and yet three followed, each one providing even more thrillingly choreographed mayhem that helped offset the fact that its serialized narrative—and the assassin-underworld mythology upon which it was based—was convoluted and rather silly. It’s a series predicated on stylish brutality and the magnetism of its peerlessly cool headliner, Kea
TV review, 'The Continental': This three-episode series on Peacock is a deserving prequel to the John Wick movies.
The Continental: From the World of John Wick has issues, but it is an undeniably stylish and assured piece of event streaming, with swagger and vibes to spare.
The Continental: From the World of John Wick launches on Friday, September 22 – here are our spoiler-light thoughts.