Few franchises have endured the improbable twists and turns of “The Fast and the Furious” series. In the years since, what began as a cheap summer programmer took many forms, transforming from a “Point Break”-style cops-versus-criminals romp to an international, multifaceted spy franchise and in the process became the most successful franchise in the history of Universal Studios.
It’s a franchise that has, implausibly, survived dramatic changes in creative leadership, the tragic death of one of its leads, and clashing egos (instead of breaking the series apart, the rift led to an enjoyable spin-off).
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