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Who Is Constantine, and Should You Watch His New Show?

Most people probably know of John Constantine, if they know of him at all, from the perhaps underrated but ultimately forgettable 2005 Keanu Reeves movie. But John Constantine is one of the most celebrated comic book characters of all time, with nearly 30 years of publication history to his name.

With a new television series premiering next month on NBC, here’s a brief primer on the character and why you should give the series a shot.

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