As far as film franchises go, the “Fast & Furious” series is elite. The first movie is primarily about street racing and some low-stakes heists (they steal DVD players), and as the movies progress, the same characters are involved in helping to save the world from evil supervillains. It’s quite a progression.
The best part about the “Fast & Furious” franchise is the characters. They have a way of drawing you in no matter how ridiculous the action scenes are or how silly the plot is. The characters are magnetic. Even when they’re conducting highly illegal activities, you can’t help but cheer for them.