Fast X
Warning : Spoilers for Fast X
Fast X , the next-to-last episode of the belovedFast Saga , has ignited a het disputation among fans over the lot of one of its most intriguing characters : Jakob Toretto ( John Cena ) . Jakob Toretto had spent much of his biography estrange from his sister , Mia , and brother , Dom . However , he reconciled with his phratry at the ending ofF9 , so it was secure to see him still in the midst of the Toretto clan inFast X. Jakob plays a crucial role in the narrative ofFast X. However , the setting surround his alleged dying have leave spectator oppugn whether he truly see his end .
InFast X , Jakob Toretto is skillfully portray as a formidable power , serve as a accelerator for a gripping scene inFast X. His newfound alliance with Dom and Mia bring a sense of intrigue and emotional depth to the narrative , make it all the more unmanageable for fan to accept his purported death . Having just reunited with his family line , Jakob ’s front highlights the way in whichFast Xturns theFast Sagafranchise ’s ideas of family , pardon , and repurchase on their headspring . This thematic grandness makes it even hard to believe that Jakob is really beat .
Fast X Seemingly Kills Jakob (But Is He Really Dead?)
InFast X , Jakob Toretto is entrusted with safeguarding Brian " Lil B " Marcos from the unrelenting Dante . Jakob finds himself confronted with a grave predicament when Lil B clambers into the rear of Jakob ’s shank - equipped vehicle to correct a stuck projectile . In a fleet and wily maneuver , Dante impound the chance to snatch Lil B from the back of the car . This leave Jakob in a state of horror and despair , and he decide to take drastic action . Motivated by an indomitable sense of selflessness , Jakob embarks on a audacious and sacrificial mission , purposefully igniting a mountain range reaction that run to the detonation of his own car .
Jakob ’s program sour . His car blow up and forces Dante to veer off course , which creates a critical window for Dom to intervene and rescue his jeopardize son . Lil B is able-bodied to pass over into Dom ’s motorcar just as Jakob ’s cannon elevator car turns into a monumental powerhouse , with Jakob still seemingly inside . There is no obvious means that Jakob could have escaped before the cable car detonated . However , Fast and Furiouscharacters have a history of defying the betting odds and subsist apparently fatal event . Thus , the question of whether Jakob Toretto has somehow defy the apparent human death and escaped his volatile death at the closing ofFast Xlingers .
Fast & Furious Keeps Bringing Back Dead Characters
The first and most memorable resurrection occurred inFast & Furious 6when Letty Ortiz ( Michelle Rodriguez ) made a triumphant rejoinder after her plain demise inFast & Furious . The reunion between Letty and Dom Toretto was foregather with pleasure by fans due to their undeniable chemistry . Another singular resurrection in theFast Sagainvolved the dear type Han ( Sung Kang ) . antecedently believed to have been kill by Deckard Shaw in Tokyo Drift , it was unwrap in F9 that the enigmatic Mr. Nobody had staged Han ’s demise . Han ’s unexpected return key was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from fans , who had long clamor for the paying back of the charismatic and skilled driver .
The twist and turns of life and end continued with the surprising disclosure that Gisele ( Gal Gadot ) had somehow pull through an apparent fall to her dying inFast & Furious 6 . Then , inFast X , Gisele unexpectedly returnsin a submarine to deliver Cipher and Letty . The fate surrounding her resurrection raise questions among viewers , inviting debate as to whether her return was a legitimate narrative pick or a tired plot gimmick . The full implications of her death and resurrection are yet to be regulate , leaving fans thirstily awaiting further developments inFast 11and beyond .
Why Fast & Furious Can’t Make Jakob Another Death Fakeout
Jakob Toretto ’s death inFast Xneeds to be concluding . The finale of theFast Sagarevolves around the orchestrated injury inflicted upon Dom Toretto and his crew by the formidable Dante Reyes . Given Dante ’s punctilious planning and organization in his pursuance for retribution , it would be unrealistic for Dom and his squad to stay unscathed . On the one deal , kill off immediate family unit , such as Letty , Lil B , or Mia and Bria , would incite audience anger . On the other hand , it would n’t be enough to eliminate a likeable recent addition to the group , such as Ramsey . However , Jakob ’s death carry meaning emotional weighting without all dismantling the textile of Dom ’s phratry .
If any individuals seem alive inFast 11 , it is more likely to be one of the other allies who are in risk from Dante rather than Jakob . The fate of Elena ’s baby , Isabel , persist changeable , although it seems unlikely that Dante would leave her unharmed . The same uncertainty looms over the safety of Mia , Brian , and their kid , as well as Queenie Shaw and Abuela Toretto . Most of Dom ’s work party seem to die in a plane crash during theFast Xfinale , although it is unlikely that all these characters in reality meet their death . One manner or another , the fates of these household members will likely factor out intoFast 11and beyond .
