In the intricate and merciless world of John Wick, freedom comes at an exorbitant price. This episode examines John Wick: Chapter 2, unraveling its themes through the compelling framework of social contract theory, where oaths are etched in blood and debts are exacted through ruthless violence. John Wick, once driven by a thirst for revenge, now finds himself ensnared in a perilous game where each life taken is a desperate act of survival against a brutal system that punishes those who dare to seek an escape. Here, loyalty and betrayal intertwine like the shadows cast by flickering candlelight, illuminating the stark reality that in this realm, to walk away is to invite death.