I had some reservations going in because of what I’d seen written about it, but ended up watching all three ninety-minute episodes back-to-back. It’s certainly not *John Wick*, although that wasn’t really the point, and it takes place before his story within that universe. The creators have said that the films drop little pieces of information throughout the four movies regarding background characters, and this serie…

The initial episode does a great job of bringing the world of John Wick to life.

For my taste, The Continental leans far too heavily on elements reminiscent of The Sopranos while failing to capture enough of what makes John Wick work. The show's feel and its characters come across more like a gangster drama than one centered around assassins. It’s boisterous and loud; one of the central figures, Frankie—and it could just as easily be someone named Joey or Tony—is constantly delivering wisecrac…