6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023)
The Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023)
Overview
The origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he's dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970's New York City to face a past he thought he'd left behind. Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel's mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
The origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he's dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970's New York City to face a past he thought he'd left behind. Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel's mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series explores themes of power, loyalty, and survival within a rigid criminal underworld, focusing on internal dynamics and moral ambiguities rather than promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for external systemic change.
The series features a visibly diverse cast and empowered female characters, reflecting an intentional approach to inclusivity. While set against the backdrop of 1970s social change, these themes are subtle and atmospheric rather than central to the narrative, and explicit LGBTQ+ representation is not prominent. The show's primary focus remains on action and intrigue.
Secondary
The Continental: From the World of John Wick features LGBTQ+ characters as part of its diverse cast, consistent with the John Wick universe's understated inclusion. Their identities are present but incidental, integrated naturally without being central to storylines or overtly emphasized. While reflecting an inclusive environment, some critiques suggest these portrayals might be superficial, serving more as background diversity than developed representation. The net impact is neutral, as it neither strongly affirms nor denigrates.
The film extensively uses Christian symbolism and ritual, particularly from Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity. However, it portrays these elements as spiritually hollow or subverted within its violent, lawless world, where traditional Christian hope and peace are notably absent.
Based on the available information, 'The Continental: From the World of John Wick' does not have specific details regarding the portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, no identifiable depiction is present for evaluation.
The provided information indicates a lack of detailed combat scenes within the show itself where female characters defeat male opponents in direct physical combat. While related film *Ballerina* features such instances, these are not attributed to the series.
Based on available information, no specific characters in "The Continental: From the World of John Wick" are identified whose on-screen gender differs from their established gender in source material or historical record. Therefore, no gender swaps are present.
The casting for legacy characters Winston and Charon maintains their established racial identities from the John Wick films. Other prominent characters are original to the series, and their casting aligns with their depicted backgrounds. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.4
Critic Ratings
6.3
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