Code 8: Part II, released on Netflix on February 28, 2024, is an exhilarating Canadian superhero sci-fi action film directed by Jeff Chan. In this follow-up to the 2019 hit Code 8, Robbie Amell and Stephen Amell play their famous roles as Connor Reed and Garrett Kelton, respectively. The movie takes place in a dystopian world where there is corruption and power struggles. The beautiful places, where the movie was shot are one of its best features.
Code 8: Part II Plot Summary
Five years have passed since the events of Code 8. The Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) has replaced their humanoid robot enforcers with non-lethal robotic—K9 units. Sergeant Kingston is in charge of keeping the peace. Connor Reed works as a cleaner at a youth community center run by Mina. He just got out of prison. At the same time, Garrett Kelton runs a ‘ethical’ drug empire that uses powerful people to make a drug called Psyke.
When Towers resident Tarak steals from Garrett’s gang and is killed by dishonest police officers on Kingston’s orders, trouble starts to grow. Tarak’s sister Pavani (Pav), sees the murder and uses her powers to get away. She goes to Mina’s community center to hide.
Garrett, Mina, and Connor work together to protect Pav and bring attention to Kingston’s crimes. The movie builds up to an exciting confrontation in which Pav uses all of her powers to get justice. At the end, Kingston is arrested, Garrett is put in jail, and Connor begins a new life at the youth center in honor of Mina.
Where Was Netflix’s Code 8: Part II Filmed?
Several famous places in Ontario, Canada, were used in the making of Code 8: Part II to create the rough and shady city of Lincoln City. Here is a more in-depth look at the filming locations;
1. Canada’s Toronto, Ontario
The lively cityscape of Toronto was the perfect background for Lincoln City. The city’s industrial areas and historic neighborhoods gave the setting more depth. The city is known for its cultural diversity and thriving entertainment industry.
Danforth Neighborhood: This busy area was used to show how busy Lincoln City’s cities are showing off its mix of residential and commercial charm.
In Scarborough, at Ted’s Restaurant: It was a famous Scarborough diner that was used for important scenes and tense confrontations in the movie.
2. Auchmar Manor House, Hamilton, Ontario
In Hamilton, the Gothic Revival-style ‘Auchmar Manor House’ was turned into a creepy, abandoned orphanage. It was a great place for important scenes in the movie because of its old architecture and creepy atmosphere. The Towers complex and other rough urban areas were shown using Hamilton’s industrial zones and wide range of architecture.
3. Liuna Station, Hamilton, Ontario
The Lincoln City Courthouse was Hamilton’s historic Liuna Station—which has a beautiful Beaux-Arts design. This landmark gave the scenes about the city’s corrupt justice system a sense of grandeur and dread. Scenes of escape and reflection were filmed at the Hamilton Waterfront, which is a beautiful place to be.
4. University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, Ontario
Instead of the Lincoln Police Headquarters—the University of Toronto’s Mississauga campus was used. Its sleek and modern architecture stood in. The chaos and corruption inside its walls were very different from its clean lines and modern look.
Mississauga Nature Trails: These trails were used for scenes that needed to be calmer and more emotional, in stark contrast to the chaos of the city.
5. Kingston Penitentiary, Kingston, Ontario
The historic ‘Kingston Penitentiary’ is one of the most interesting places. It is used in the opening scene as the prison where Connor is let out. Its grand Gothic architecture and long history give the movie’s darker themes more weight and realism.
Code 8: Part II’s filming locations are just as important to the movie as its intense acting and gripping story. From the busy streets of Toronto to the old Kingston Penitentiary—these real-life places make the fictional city of Lincoln City come to life. Fans and tourists alike can visit these famous spots to remember Connor and Garrett’s exciting journey and enjoy the stunning scenery of Ontario.
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