Wasn't quite sure about this, as I had read the reviews here, but, the series had me binge watching the three ninety minute episodes in one sitting. True, its not John Wick, but then again, the focus here "isn't" John Wick, and its before "his" time in this "World". The Franchise basically explained the movies as providing tid-bits throughout the four movies of John Wick, giving us slight glimpses of the background characters. Which, as they said, could be better focused on, in as much detail as they see fit, in spin-off movies or series.

The Continental is just that, a glimpse, in more detail of Winston, and Charon, of The Continental New York, circa 1955. Using dates mentioned by Winston from the movies, around forty years previous to the movies. We are given more information and background as to his early childhood, early induction into the John Wick World, and strengthening his character, as well as Charon, to his "devotion" shown to the Continental, High Table, and the bond between Winston and Charon's characters within the movies.