The John Wick films are interesting not just because of Wick himself and Keanu Reeves' intensely-watchable portrayal of the character, but because of the mysterious world established around him - one filled with assassins and centered on a hotel called The Continental. And now, a television show named after the hotel is in the works with Reeves himself executive-producing the whole affair. We love John Wick, so we're nervous. Let’s talk about what Starz has to do to get this show right…
Here’s how to make the John Wick TV show work!
Let’s make a comparison to the legendary sitcom Parks & Recreation. In one particularly amazing recurring bit, the show's resident nerd Ben Wyatt creates his own game, the Cones of Dunshire. It's an absurd concept with complicated rules, including a player who serves as the Ledgerman, a person who wears a sea captain's hat and keeps score.
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Here’s how to make the John Wick TV show work!
Let’s make a comparison to the legendary sitcom Parks & Recreation. In one particularly amazing recurring bit, the show's resident nerd Ben Wyatt creates his own game, the Cones of Dunshire. It's an absurd concept with complicated rules, including a player who serves as the Ledgerman, a person who wears a sea captain's hat and keeps score.
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