What is The Continental: From the World of John Wick about?

‘The Continental: From the World of John Wick’ is an American television miniseries, presenting as a spin-off and prequel to the widely acclaimed John Wick film franchise. The storyline takes place in an alternate version of the 1970s and centers around the character Winston Scott, who navigates through the treacherous world of assassins. The narrative chronicles his journey and the complex situations he confronts leading to his ascendancy as the manager of the New York Continental hotel, recognized as a neutral territory where assassins can seek respite without engaging in their deadly trade. Developed by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons, who also share writing credits along with Ken Kristensen, the series showcases a blend of neo-noir and crime-action drama elements. Notable directors such as Albert Hughes and Charlotte Brändström contribute their expertise to the stylistic miniseries. The Continental features a cast that includes Mel Gibson and Colin Woodell, and made its debut on September 22, 2023, being available for streaming on Peacock in the United States and Amazon Prime Video for international audiences.

The first episode of The Continental: From the World of John Wick aired on September 22, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on October 06, 2023.