Few Things To Know Before Streaming ‘The Continental’

Created by Greg Coolidge, Shawn Simmons and Kirk Ward, the 2023 mini-series “The Continental” is a spin-off set in the John Wick universe, but the story unfolds in the 70s. Viewers get the origin story of a crucial character from the movies.

In the John Wick movies, “The Continental” is the name of a chain of high-end exclusive hotels that hosts only assassins and criminals from the underworld. The Continental hotels are known for their strict rules and neutrality, which means no “business” is allowed on the hotel premises. This neutrality is enforced by a shadowy organization known as the “High Table,” which governs the rules and conduct of assassins. Here’s five important things to know about The Continental before you stream the series on Prime Video.

No Blood on the Premises: One of the most important rules of The Continental is that no “business” (i.e., killing or violence) is allowed on the premises. Violating this rule results in harsh consequences, including excommunication from the assassin community.Services for Assassins: The Continental hotels provide various services tailored to the needs of assassins, including specialized accommodations, secret services, and access to weaponry.Safe Haven: The hotels serve as a safe haven where assassins can seek refuge, recover, and plan their next moves without fear of being attacked by rivals.Currency: The Continental uses a unique currency system known as “gold coins,” which are used by assassins to pay for services and goods within the criminal underworld.Winston Scott: In the movies, the manager of the New York Continental is Winston, played by Ian McShane. He is a central character and a key figure in the assassin community.

In the 2023 series, Colin Woodell plays a young Winston Scott, who is trying to make it big in The UK, but is kidnapped by the current manager of “The Continental” because his brother steals something of extreme importance. How Winston goes from being chased by The Continental to running the place forms the crux of the series.

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