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SUMMARY
- The Continental episode 1 references The Matrix and John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, providing connections, Easter eggs, and links to the John Wick movies.
- Winston's line of "guns, lots of guns" in The Continental episode 1 connects to John Wick 3, and explains Winston's reaction to Wick uttering the same line years later.
- The "guns, lots of guns" reference in The Continental not only honors The Matrix but also serves as a reference within a reference to Keanu Reeves' exceptional action movie career.
Winston Scott's character in You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. episode 1 makes a reference to The Matrix which simultaneously helps to explain a scene from John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. The Continental is a prequel to the John Wick movies, primarily set in 1970s New York and centering on the exploits of the titular hotel. The Continental hotel chain was shown at length in the four John Wick films, yet is being explored much further through the origin story of Winston Scott, the character played by Ian McShane in the original four movies.
Given The Continental's place in the John Wick universe, the former naturally has several references to the latter. From the criminal underworld explored to some John Wick villains even playing a role in The Continental's story, the new series offers plenty of connections, Easter eggs, and links to the four films of which it is a prequel. That said, undoubtedly the biggest John Wick reference comes in You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., with the connection not only referencing a past Keanu Reeves franchise but also linking to John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.