The Mind-Blowing Revelation The Continental Missed, Leaving John Wick 4 Fans in Awe!
The Biggest John Wick 4 Theory Remains Unresolved as The Continental Fails to Address Winston's Potential Paternity and the Enigmatic Origins of His Ruska Roma Tattoo
Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Continental episode 3.
Summary
"The Continental" prequel series disappoints eager fans who speculated about Winston being John Wick's father, despite the plethora of connections between the two characters. Uncertain about Winston's origins and his bond with John Wick, "The Continental" fails to present substantial evidence either confirming or debunking the prevailing theory.
The show does not explain the origins of Winston's Ruska Roma tattoo, leaving the possibility of further connecting him to John Wick's past.
Although The Continental provides much context for the John Wick series as a prequel, it does not confirm the validity of the major theory surrounding John Wick: Chapter 4. The series centers around Winston Scott, played by Ian McShane in the John Wick films, depicting a younger version of the character portrayed by Colin Woodell.
Winston's Prequel Show Fails To Address Whether He's John Wick's Father
: Disappointingly, The Continental's focus on Winston in anticipation of revelations about his origins as the manager of the New York Continental fell short. Additionally, the prequel was expected to establish stronger connections to the extended John Wick universe, which, fortunately, it did in its climactic ending by exploring Winston's complex relationship with the High Table and his alliance with the Bowery. However, despite these tie-ins between The Continental and John Wick, the popular fan theory from John Wick: Chapter 4 that speculated about a deeper connection between the characters of Winston and John remained unconfirmed.
The theory that Winston is John Wick's biological father arises from the events of John Wick 4. In this installment, Winston is seen touching Wick's grave and uttering the words, "Farewell, my son." While some may interpret this as a simple term of endearment used among close individuals, fans of the John Wick franchise have used it as a starting point to hypothesize that Winston meant it literally, suggesting that John is, in fact, his biological offspring.
As such, many who subscribed to this theory were hoping that The Continental would address if Winston was indeed John's father. However, The Continental provides minimal substantial evidence to support either outcome. The third episode of The Continental only contains a few John Wick Easter eggs, which do not imply Keanu Reeves' iconic character or his connection to Winston by the end of the show.
The Continental Still Doesn't Explain Winston's Ruska Roma Tattoo Origins
Further supporting the hypothesis that Winston is John's biological father in John Wick 4 is his possession of Ruska Roma tattoos. Within the realm of John Wick, the Ruska Roma denotes the group with whom John was nurtured when he found himself orphaned. In a scene from John Wick 4, where Winston pays a visit to John's grave, subtle indications imply that the manager of The Continental also shares a connection with this very organization.
Winston's wrist bears a concealed Ruska Roma tattoo, raising curiosity about its significance. Fans anticipated an explanation in The Continental, as the John Wick films had not explored Winston's history with the organization. Disappointingly, just like The Continental offered no proof of Winston being John's father, the show also remained silent on their profound connection to the Baba Yaga.
