Mr Wick

Movies and TV

John Wick, portrayed by Keanu Reeves, is the central character in the neo-noir action thriller film series of the same name. He is a legendary hitman who had retired from the criminal underworld to live a peaceful life with his wife, Helen.

Wick's past as a highly skilled assassin, nicknamed "Baba Yaga" (Boogeyman), is revealed through flashbacks and exposition. His lethal skills and reputation were feared throughout the criminal fraternity, owing to his efficiency and ruthlessness.

The death of his wife from a terminal illness deeply affected Wick, and his attempts to cope with the loss were disrupted when his vintage Mustang was stolen and his puppy, a final gift from his deceased wife, was killed. This act of violence triggered Wick's return to the assassin world, unleashing his lethal abilities on those who wronged him.

Across the series, Wick battles countless assassins, crime lords, and eventually even the High Table, a shadowy governing body of the underworld. He operates under a strict code of honor, often upholding his debts and seeking retribution for grievances. His journey is marked by intense action sequences, a high body count, and the constant struggle to escape his violent past.