Entertainment Distilled presents: The Cast and the Furious

The franchise takes a detour with its first spin-off starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham in their titular roles. Andrew, Adam, Flobo, Gavin, and Phill discuss the how this film stacks up against the others, along with the trailer for (the now delayed) F9.

Eight films in, and we’ve got Dom as the bad guy, Charlize Theron playing a cyber terrorist, and a backdoor pilot to Hobbs & Shaw! Andrew, Adam, and Gavin discuss this problematic entry into the franchise.

It was made despite the unexpected death of Paul Walker during production. Was the franchise able to pay tribute to the late actor, and also create an entertaining film? Andrew, Adam, Flobo, and Phill discuss.

Brian and Dom’s crew return for a “Euro Mission” in the franchise’s sixth installment. Andrew, Adam, Flobo, and Phill discuss the increasingly ridiculous stunts and plot lines in this film.

It’s widely regarded as the best in the series, but does the fifth installment live up to the hype? Andrew, Adam, Flobo, and Gavin discuss.

The original cast returns to try and jump-start the franchise. Andrew, Adam, Flobo, and Phill discuss the merits and flaws of this oft-forgotten installment in the series.

The Fast and the Furious tries to make it big in Japan. Does this film hold its own in a new location without the original cast? Andrew, Adam, Flobo, and Phill discuss.

Did the series avoid a sophomore slump? Andrew, Adam, Flobo, and Gavin discuss what works and what doesn’t in the first sequel to The Fast and the Furious.

It's the film that kicked off an entire multibillion dollar franchise! Andrew, Adam, Flobo, and Gavin compare notes on the now 18-year-old movie, and discuss how it paved the way for the Fast and the Furious franchise as we know it today.