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“The Continental: From the World of John Wick” is a Peacock original miniseries that dives into the origins of The Continental Hotel from the John Wick universe through the eyes of a young Winston Scott.
Step into The Continental and unravel the mysteries it holds. Find out where to watch the show in Canada.
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Where to Watch The Continental in Canada
“The Continental” is available on streaming services in Canada.
Is The Continental Available on Streaming?
Amazon Prime Video
“The Continental” is available on Amazon Prime Video. To stream the series on the platform, subscribe to any of its subscription plans.
| Plan | Price | Simultaneous Screens | Video Resolution |
| Monthly | CAD$9.99 | 3 devices | UHD to 4K |
| Annual | CAD$99.99 | 3 devices | UHD to 4K |
Amazon Prime Video offers a 30-day free trial to new users. However, residents of Quebec are not eligible to avail themselves of the free trial. You can also enjoy your favorite Prime Video content on various devices, such as smartphones, smart TVs, laptops, tablets, game consoles, and web players like Chromecast, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.
You can find shows like “Sherlock,“ “Law & Order,” and “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” on Prime Video, which all share similar narratives as “The Continental.”
Peacock TV
“The Continental” is available on Peacock TV. However, Peacock TV is only available in the US, so you will need a VPN to access the platform from Canada. To stream the series on Peacock TV, choose any of its subscription plans and register for an account.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Simultaneous Streams | Video resolution |
| Premium (with ads) | $5.99 | $59.99 | 3 devices | 720p to 4K Ultra HD |
| Premium Plus (ad-free) | $11.99 | $119.99 | 3 devices | 720p to 4K Ultra HD |
Peacock TV is compatible with several devices, such as smartphones, smart TVs, laptops, PCs, game consoles, and streaming media.
Coveted crime dramas like “Chicago P.D.,” “Suits,” “Bates Motel,” and “Yellowstone” are also available on Peacock TV.
Is The Continental Available for Rent (VOD)?
“The Continental” is not available on video-on-demand platforms.
Is The Continental Available on Cable or Free TV?
“The Continental” does not air on any cable channels or free TV in Canada.
Should I Use a VPN to Watch The Continental?
You will only need to use a VPN to watch “The Continental” if they prefer to stream via Peacock TV. Otherwise, you can access the show conveniently in Canada through Prime Video.
What Is The Continental About?
Set in the 1970s, the series follows a young Winston Scott attempting to leave his dark past behind. However, he gets embroiled in The Continental’s mysterious illegal underworld and ultimately becomes the new manager and owner of its New York chain. First introduced in the “John Wick” films, the infamous hotel serves as a safe haven for assassins. The Continental is not just an ordinary hotel — it is a top-secret establishment that caters exclusively to the needs of professional killers.
“The Continental” was released with four episodes on Peacock TV on September 22, 2023.
Who Are in the Cast and Production of The Continental?
Writers Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons developed the miniseries based on the “John Wick” movie franchise. The series stars Mel Gibson and Colin Woodell. Here’s the main cast of “The Continental”:
- Mel Gibson as Cormac O’Connor
- Colin Woodell as Winston Scott
- Mishel Prada as KD
- Ben Robson as Francis Patrick “Frankie” Scott
- Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles
- Nhung Kate [vi] as Yen Scott
- Jessica Allain as Lou
- Ayomide Adegun as Charon
- Peter Greene as Uncle Charlie
What is the Rating for The Continental?
“The Continental” is rated TV-MA, which means the miniseries contains extreme and graphic portrayals of profanities, violence, gore, sex, and nudity, that are only suitable for adult and mature audiences.
How Many People Watch The Continental?
Viewership records are yet to be released but “The Continental” is currently among the most-watched shows on Prime Video and Peacock TV since its premiere.
How Are the Reviews for The Continental?
“The Continental” received generally favorable reviews from critics. It was praised mainly for effectively introducing a new narrative from the “John Wick” movies while still capturing the same dark, action-packed atmosphere that defined the franchise.
“The Continental” holds an approval rating of 63% on Rotten Tomatoes. Here’s what critics are saying about the miniseries:
- “An oddly watchable beast. It is nowhere near as inspired or slick as its feature-film source material, but the fabulously expensive-looking series does give the people what they want: lots and lots of random goons getting shot in the head at close range.” – Globe and Mail
- “Wick devotees will walk away satisfied by the violent history of not merely the hotel featured in the title but the two prominent figures who inhabit Wick’s World — Winston, naturally, and Cormac’s loyal assistant/hotel concierge Charon.” – San Jose Mercury News
Behind The Closed Doors of The Continental
“The Continental” extends the dark and gritty lore of the “John Wick” universe. It offers a never-before-seen background on the infamous hotel and introduces a fresh perspective on its criminal underworld while maintaining the same style and adrenaline-pumping action that fans of the franchise have come to love.
You can watch “The Continental” on Peacock TV and Prime Video in Canada.
