Constantine
Cast & Key People
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Our Review
Cast & Key People
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Our Review
Constantine (2014) is a drama and action series from NBC. Episodes run about 60 minutes. It premiered on October 24, 2014. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10. It is currently ended. It runs 1 season.
What Constantine Is About
Based on the wildly popular comic book series “Hellblazer” from DC Comics, seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult John Constantine is armed with a ferocious knowledge of the dark arts and a wickedly naughty wit. He fights the good fight – or at least he did. With his soul already damned to hell, he’s decided to abandon his campaign against evil until a series of events thrusts him back into the fray, and he’ll do whatever it takes to protect the innocent. With the balance of good and evil on the line, Constantine will use his skills to travel the country, find the supernatural terrors that threaten our world and send them back where they belong. After that, who knows… maybe there’s hope for him and his soul after all.
What to Expect When You Watch
Episodes run about 60 minutes, which keeps the pace tight, spread across 1 season and it leans into its drama/action roots while leaving room for the quieter character beats.
Performance-wise the series leans on Matt Ryan, Angélica Celaya and Charles Halford to carry the emotional weight, with the rest of the ensemble filling out the world around them.
Cast and Creative Team
Matt Ryan, Angélica Celaya, Charles Halford, Harold Perrineau and Lucy Griffiths lead the cast.
Key roles include Matt Ryan as John Constantine; Angélica Celaya as Zed Martin; Charles Halford as Chas Chandler; Harold Perrineau as Manny; Lucy Griffiths as Liv Aberdine.
Why It Stands Out
Fans of drama, action and horror have a clear reason to give this one a shot. It sits comfortably alongside NBC’s other originals, a 7.5/10 audience score puts it in steady company and it commits to its premise instead of hedging between tones.
Released in 2014 and carried by NBC with the series still ended, it lands hardest with drama and action viewers.
How Constantine Compares
If Constantine lands for you, the next stops are Breaking Bad, Firefly and The Wire, which share its drama/action lean.
Each of those sits at a different point on the same spectrum, so they make a natural follow-up once you finish the run here.
Where to Stream
Constantine comes from NBC. Check your preferred platform for current availability, since regional rights move around.
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On the whole Constantine is the kind of series that rewards a patient watch, with Matt Ryan and Angélica Celaya doing the heaviest lifting, a tone that stays true to its drama/action roots, It has held up since 2014 and so if the premise sounds like your lane, the execution holds up.
The Bottom Line
Constantine is a safe bet for anyone already inside the drama and action lane, the audience score holds around 7.5/10 and so there is little risk in starting it tonight.
Verdict: 7.5/10. Watch it if you want drama/action you can settle into.
