Good evening, Mr/Ms. Listener. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us for the sequel that kickstarted a brand new era for the series going forward.

After Ghost Protocol was another success, Tom Cruise turned to the film’s ghost writer turned Jack Reacher director to take the reins on the next installment. With a focus on the audience’s experience, the created 4 thrilling action set-pieces that would have them at the edge of their seat and built the story for the fifth Mission around them. Not only would the resulting film cement the creative team of the franchise going forward, but it would introduce a new female character that would instantly rival Ethan Hunt for the audience’s attention.

The film? MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION. The director? Christopher McQuarrie. The vibes? Impeccable. Rebecca Ferguson’s Ilsa Faust? Instantly iconic. Join Nick and Scott as they gush about the most underrated entry in the entire franchise.

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