The Continental: Unveiling John Wick's Epic Spinoff – Critics Rave Ahead of Highly-Anticipated Premiere
The highly anticipated John Wick spinoff, The Continental, receives rave reviews ahead of its premiere on Friday, September 22, exclusively on Peacock
Summary
The initial reviews for The Continental miniseries are in, and unfortunately, they paint a rather grim picture. Critiques of the show are unanimous, condemning it for its lackluster nature, uninteresting storylines, and the scarcity of action-packed scenes.
Critics argue that the series is bogged down by excessive and superfluous activity that lacks progress in advancing the overall narrative.
The pacing of The Continental is criticized for taking an extended period to establish its plot, miscalculating the necessary duration to effectively delve into Winston's background.
Reviews for The Continental miniseries have emerged prior to its upcoming premiere this Friday. The show, set in the 1970s, follows Winston's journey towards becoming the head of the New York Continental, as seen in the Keanu Reeves-led film series. In the series, a young Winston, portrayed by Colin Woodell, is coerced by the original Continental head, Cormac, played by Mel Gibson, to track down his own brother. This task forces Winston to confront Cormac and other Continental assassins.
However, the reviews for The Continental miniseries are overwhelmingly critical, describing it as a lackluster show with uninteresting storylines and action scenes. Rachel LaBonte from Screen Rant criticizes the excessive amount of activity in the series, deeming it unnecessary. Similarly, Alison Herman from Variety states that it takes the miniseries almost the entire duration of the first "John Wick" movie to establish its plot. Tom Jorgensen from IGN shares these sentiments, emphasizing that The Continental fails to effectively convey the scale needed for its David versus Goliath narrative.
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