Hundreds of unforgettable characters and some of the finest action films of the last decade have been introduced to moviegoers via the John Wick series.
It seems like a good time to reflect on the many assassins, criminal lords, and enigmatic characters who have crossed paths with Keanu Reeves's out-of-retirement contract killer—whether as allies, enemies, or somewhere in between—and where we last saw them, now that John Wick: Chapter 4 is out.
Because there are so many plot points and characters to discuss, let's get down to brass tacks and review the key figures from the ground-breaking 2014 action thriller and all three of its sequels.
When the titular assassin first emerged from retirement in the first film to seek revenge for his dog's death, we first encountered Winston, the proprietor of the New York Continental Hotel.
He quickly demonstrated the consequences for those who give in to their baser instincts and do not adhere to a code, after our introduction to the rule-obsessed character.
After killing Marquis Vincent Bisset de Gramont and regaining his position as New York Continental manager, Winston is last seen in Chapter 4 burying Keanu Reeves' character.
Chapter 2 introduces the reader to the titular assassin and his unusual partner, the Bowery King, who is the enigmatic head of the Soup Kitchen and its extensive underground intelligence network.
The King supplies the assassin with a pistol and seven bullets so that he may defend himself.