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We dont watch theJohn Wickfilms for believability.

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These characters are sparsely conceived, and their reasons for going up against Cormac broad.

Although Winston and Charon are the most familiar figures, the series doesnt sit with them equally.

But these punching-kicking-shooting-blowing-stuff-up duels are whenThe Continentaland its characters feel most alive, their stakes the most dire.

Despite being part of a franchise thats comfortable flying close to the narrative sun, itremains frustratingly grounded.