The Continental: From The World Of John Wick M4p Review

The Continental attempts to expand the neon-noir, hyper-stylized universe of John Wick without its central star. Set in 1970s New York, the three-part event series explores the origin of the iconic assassin hotel, following a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) as he seizes control from the ruthless Cormac (Mel Gibson). For fans watching via the M4P digital release—optimized for portable devices and streaming—the experience remains visually potent but narratively uneven.

The series nails the John Wick aesthetic: gritty disco-era production design, brutal choreography (knife fights, car stunts), and a killer soundtrack. Woodell channels Ian McShane’s cadence well, and Gibson chews scenery with menace. M4P’s compression handles the moody, high-contrast cinematography decently—dark hotel corridors and muzzle flashes retain clarity on a tablet or phone screen, with Dolby Atmos-like audio preserved for immersive gunfire. the continental: from the world of john wick m4p

A flawed but fun expansion for completists. If you’re watching on the go via M4P, lower expectations: it’s a solid John Wick snack, not a full meal. Grade: B– The series nails the John Wick aesthetic: gritty

Here’s a review of The Continental: From the World of John Wick (focusing on its M4P / digital release format where relevant). A flawed but fun expansion for completists

Without Keanu Reeves’s balletic action or tight 2-hour pacing, The Continental feels bloated across three 90-minute episodes. Dialogue-heavy flashbacks slow momentum, and the 1970s setting, while stylish, lacks the original’s sleek modernity. M4P’s smaller screen diminishes the wide-shot fight choreography—close-ups during brawls can feel chaotic, and dark scenes sometimes crush blacks on lower-end displays.

The digital release offers seamless cross-device playback (iPhone to Apple TV) and decent bitrate for its size. However, action purists will prefer a 4K Blu-ray for the grain structure and spatial sound. No exclusive extras here—just the same featurettes as other digital retailers.