Constantine (TV)

The 2014 Constantine television series featured actor Matt Ryan in the lead role. He played DC Comics' working-class occult detective and demonologist, John Constantine. Ryan's portrayal was highly praised and he later reprised the role in other CW Arrowverse shows.

The dark urban fantasy series Constantine aired on the NBC television network in 2014. Despite a loyal fanbase, the network ultimately canceled the show after just one season. It struggled to find consistent ratings in its Friday night time slot.

While it originally aired on NBC, Matt Ryan's John Constantine was later integrated into the CW's Arrowverse. The character made guest appearances in shows like Arrow and eventually became a series regular on Legends of Tomorrow. This retroactively connected the 2014 series to the larger DC television multiverse.

The Constantine TV series is based on the Hellblazer comic books published by DC Comics under their Vertigo imprint. The show follows the exploits of John Constantine, a cynical exorcist and demonologist. He battles demons and dark magic to protect humanity from the forces of hell.