Code 8: Part II, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 film Code 8, has finally arrived, and fans of futuristic action and powered individuals won’t be disappointed. Directed by Jeff Chan and co-written by Chris Paré, Sherren Lee, and Jesse LaVercombe, this Canadian sci-fi thriller continues the gripping narrative set in its predecessor.
Five years have passed since the events of the original Code 8. The LCPD (Law Enforcement Cybernetic Division) has undergone significant changes, reforming their tech program. They’ve replaced most of their armed humanoid robots (known as Guardians) with non-lethal companion K9 robots, designed to be similar to dogs. Under the leadership of Sergeant Kingston, the project has been a resounding success, and the streets are safer than ever.
Our protagonist, Connor Reed (played by Robbie Amell), has just been released from prison. He now works as a janitor at a youth community center run by Mina. Connor keeps his head down, trying to leave his past behind. Meanwhile, Garrett Kelton (Stephen Amell) has taken control of an apartment complex called Towers, where he runs an “ethical” drug empire. His business involves paying powered individuals for their spinal fluid to create the drug Psyke.
Pavani and her older brother Tarak live in poverty within this community. When Tarak’s desperation leads him to steal a bag of cash from Garrett’s gang, he gets caught by Sgt. King and his unit of corrupt cops. To cover up the crime, King orders a K9 unit to hunt down Tarak, injecting him with Psyke to make it look like an overdose. Pav witnesses the murder and, using her rare ability, causes the robotic K9 to malfunction, allowing her to escape.
Pav finds refuge at the community center, where Connor and Mina help her stay hidden from the LCPD. Connor seeks out Garrett’s help to broker a peace deal, which includes wiping Pav’s memory of the murder. But when Connor realizes that the mind-wiper is erasing every single memory she has of her brother, he fights to break her free. Turning to Mina, they attempt to flee the city together but get ambushed by Garrett and his crew.
During a tense standoff between Connor and Garrett, Sgt. King deploys robotic Guardians and orders them to kill everyone on-site. Mina sacrifices herself so Connor, Pav, and Garrett can escape. Detective Davis tracks them down, and they learn that the only way to expose King for his crime is by breaking into his home and stealing his K9 unit, which holds evidence of Tarak’s murder in its memory.
In addition to Robbie Amell and Stephen Amell reprising their roles as Connor Reed and Garrett Kelton, the film features a talented ensemble cast:
Code 8: Part II was released on Netflix on February 28, 2024. The film continues to explore themes of power, corruption, and morality in a world where extraordinary abilities collide with everyday struggles.
As fans eagerly dive into this action-packed sequel, they’ll find themselves immersed in a thrilling universe where technology, ethics, and justice intersect. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and prepare for an adrenaline-fueled ride through the streets of a dystopian future.
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