Fast X Brilliantly Flipped The Franchise’s Worst Villain Trend

The Fast & Furious franchise has struggled with one major villain problem, but Fast X ingeniously flips the trend on its head. The 2023 movie introduces Dom’s biggest threat yet: Dante Reyes, who is out for revenge after Dom stole his father’s vault in Fast Five. Fast X had a mixed reception (via Rotten Tomatoes), but Dante was universally praised and many believed he was the series’ most exciting villain. However, despite being a refreshing antagonist, the Fast & Furious franchise has found itself trapped in a trend that repeats itself with every movie. Almost every Fast & Furious villain has redeemed themselves and joined Dom’s crew.