9 Underrated John Wick Characters Who Deserve More Love

1. Marcus: The Guardian Angel

Marcus, played by Willem Dafoe, is a rare friend to John in the chaotic world of assassins and gangsters. He serves as a kind of guardian angel for John, using his ability with a sniper rifle to save his life multiple times. Their pre-existing relationship and what makes them such close allies are aspects that need more exploration.

Willem Dafoe in John Wick

Helen, John's wife, is alluded to more often than she is seen, yet her effect on John's journey is profound. Not much is known about her, but delving into her character could reveal a lot about John and their relationship.

John and Helen sitting at atable facing each other in John Wick

2. Ares: The Mute Assassin

Ares, the second-in-command to Santino D'Antonio, is a mute assassin who shares a strange connection with John due to their proficiency in sign language. Her unique communication barrier and her conflicted loyalty to John make her a character worthy of more screen time and exploration.

Ares looks serious in John Wick Chapter 2

3. Akira: The Formidable Fighter

Akira, the concierge of the Osaka Continental Hotel, is introduced as a formidable fighter with prowess in archery and hand-to-hand combat. Her skills and intriguing backstory make her a character with the potential for further development and expansion in future sequels.

Akira with a bow and arrow in John Wick Chapter 4

4. Koji: The Intriguing Hotel Owner

Koji, Akira's father and the owner of the Continental Hotel in Osaka, is an intriguing character with combat skills and a sense of indebtedness to John from their past. His connection to John and his enigmatic past make him a character deserving of more exploration and screen time.

Hiroyuki Sanada as Koji in John Wick: Chapter 4

5. Sofia: The Combat Specialist

Sofia, the manager of the Continental Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, possesses a wide range of fighting skills and has a combative history with John. Her relationship with John and her involvement with the High Table make her a character ripe for further exploration and potential spinoff opportunities.

Sofia with her dog in the desert in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

6. The Director: The Protective Figure

The Director, leader of the Ruska Roma crime organization, acts as a protective figure to John and helps him find his way to Morocco. Her motherly role and her risk-taking nature in protecting John make her an intriguing character with potential for more important roles in future spinoffs.

Keanu Reeves as John Wick holds up a gold cross to Anjelica Huston as The Director in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.

7. Caine: The Blind Assassin

Caine, the blind assassin, is the only character who can match up with John's incredible skillset despite his blindness. His honed senses and martial arts prowess make him a character with potential for further development and an impactful role in future sequels.

Caine with a gun in John Wick Chapter 4

8. Tick Tock Man: The Mysterious Spy

The Tick Tock Man, a spy and assassin working for the Bowery King, brings a volatile and mysterious presence to the John Wick universe. His enigmatic nature and his affiliation with the Bowery King make him a character with untapped potential and hidden secrets.

Jason Mantzoukas in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

9. Killa: The Maverick Villain

Killa Harkan, with his love of poker and playful approach to his work, stands out as a compelling and eccentric villain in the John Wick franchise. His unique personality and approach to villainy make him a character whose influence could be felt beyond his initial appearance.

Killa in John Wick