Unveiling the Untold Secrets: John Wick Revealed as the Ultimate Terrifying Assassin

WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for The Continental episode 2!

Summary

In The Continental episode 2, there is a subtle hint towards John Wick, implying the extent of fear associated with his infamous "Boogeyman" moniker. The employment of chicken feet as a means to ward off the Boogeyman showcases the magnitude of terror and notoriety that John Wick eventually attains.

The episode also provides insights into the Bowery King's title and the origin behind it by introducing a character named Mazie, known as the "Queenpin of the criminals."

In The Continental episode 2, there is a reference to Keanu Reeves' character, John Wick, which highlights the reason behind his status as the world's most feared assassin. While the original John Wick movie showcases his return to the criminal underworld after retirement, the franchise emphasizes his unmatched skills as "Baba Yaga" or The Boogeyman. Despite his death in John Wick: Chapter 4, this first spinoff of John Wick demonstrates that his legendary status and formidable reputation transcend time.

The Continental, a TV show on Peacock, is set 40 years prior to the events of John Wick. It delves into the backstory of Winston Scott, who becomes the manager of The Continental Hotel in the late 1970s. Although Keanu Reeves' character John Wick doesn't appear in the series, The Continental includes hidden references and hints to the iconic assassin. One scene in episode 2 of The Continental particularly foreshadows John Wick's feared status in the criminal underworld.

The Continental Episode 2 Prophesies The Boogeyman Years Before John Wick Arrives

Towards the end of episode 2 of The Continental, Lou has a meeting with the Orphan Master, who has taken control of their neighborhood in Chinatown. During the meeting, Lou receives chicken feet and mentions that her grandmother used to hang them on her door to scare away the Boogeyman. After Lou leaves, the Orphan Master instructs someone to nail chicken feet to the door, stating that "The Boogie Man will be coming." This line, spoken years before, becomes an ominous warning referring to John Wick within the show's universe. Although the Orphan Master may not have intended to warn about John specifically, Keanu Reeves' Baba Yaga will undeniably make an appearance.

While Reeves' character is still years away from becoming a globally feared assassin in the franchise's timeline, The Continental's reference to John Wick demonstrates the true significance of the nickname "The Boogeyman" within this universe. Fearless assassins and crime lords are resorting to superstitious rituals, such as hanging chicken feet, in order to protect themselves from this figure. This indicates that earning the nickname in John Wick's world is no small accomplishment. John became the Baba Yaga because of the immense terror he instilled in those around him. His name alone inspired more fear than any other assassin could ever evoke.

John Wick's Spinoff Show Teases Another Iconic Character's Nickname

The second episode of The Continental introduces the future alias of the franchise's Bowery King, while also referencing John Wick's Baba Yaga nickname. It reveals that prior to Laurence Fishburne's character in the John Wick timeline, Mazie, a woman, was the leader of the Bowery's criminal organization. Lemmy, a character in The Continental, describes Mazie as the "Queenpin of the criminals," implying that she held the position of power as the "queen" of the Bowery. This portrayal of Mazie as the Bowery Queen in The Continental lays the foundation for the Bowery King's title and backstory in the John Wick films.