Preview — The Continental Season 1 Episode 1: Brothers in Arms
This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn’t exist.
Based on the world and characters created within the John Wick film franchise, The Continental Season 1 Episode 1, “Brothers in Arms,” dives into the history of the historic hotel.
For generations, the Continental Hotel has been a safe space, a neutral ground, for some of the world’s biggest, most dangerous hitmen. Once within the hotel’s walls, no one can hunt each other, and everyone is safe.
In 1970s NYC, brothers Winston and Frankie Scott find themselves violently reunited after 20 years apart. Frankie instigated Their reunion by stealing a priceless item from Cormac Fitzpatrick — the Continental Hotel manager.
A battle of skills on the streets commences as Cormac sends henchmen after the Scott brothers and Yen, Frankie’s wife. Whether or not the trio succeeds at evading any actual harm remains to be seen.
Check out the photos and promo video below for a preview!
Episode description: 1970s New York City. After being separated for 20 years, brothers Winston and Frankie Scott are about to be violently reunited. Frankie’s just stolen a priceless object from Cormac Fitzpatrick, the Continental Hotel’s present hotel manager and a ruthless mobster from the brothers’ past. To retaliate, the brutal crime boss sends henchmen to London to bring Winston back home to locate Frankie. The Scott brothers, along with Frankie’s fierce wife Yen, use their street-smart skills and dark underworld contacts to try and outrun Cormac’s army of assassins. But just before all three are caught, Frankie must make the ultimate sacrifice.
Written by: Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons
Directed by: Albert Hughes
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The Continental airs Fridays on Peacock.
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