Mission: Impossible – The IMF, Explained

The Mission: Impossible franchise is celebrated for its production value, fast-paced action scenes, excellent performances, lovable characters, and world-class stunts. It is not praised for its plot structure, writing, or storytelling. The first three films were largely self-contained adventures, but every film since the fourth has built on its ongoing narrative. Most fans barely try to follow that narrative, but there are details worth exploring.