Gisele returns in Fast & Furious 11: A Mixed Bag for Fans.
Gisele's comeback in Fast X has sent fans into a whirl of excitement and uncertainty. Although fans have yearned for her reunion with Han in Fast & Furious 11, it also begs issues about the future of other characters—particularly Jakob Toretto. Although it's a welcome surprise, Gisele's comeback draws attention to the franchise's continuous retconning death problem, which began with Han's surprising comeback in Fast & Furious (2009) following his apparently dead in Tokyo Drift.
Jakob Toretto's Reaction to Gisele's Return
Jakob Toretto's future directly depends on Gisele's return. Given the franchise apparently dedicated to resurrecting dead characters, Jakob's death in Fast X is quite unlikely to be undone. Though sudden, his death marked a moving end to his redemption journey from a villain in F9 to a self-sacrifice defender of his nephew.
Death Problem of Fast and Furious: A Constant Pattern
The Fast and Furious series has a long legacy of stretching death's rules. Although Han's "first return" was not a resurrection per such, it set a standard for next resurrections by means of major historical manipulation. Letty's comeback—originally thought dead in Fast & Furious (2009)—solidified this trend even more. Though the "Justice for Han" campaign raised awareness of the unfairness of Han and Gisele's deaths, Gisele's comeback carried on the franchise's practice of discounting death.
Which Deaths Will Still Resonate in Fast & Furious 11?
Fans are left wondering which deaths will stay permanent with Letty, Han, and now Gisele returning. Given the clear nature of Elena Neves' death and the introduction of her sister, Isabel, in Fast X, she seems like a candidate for a permanent absence even though she passed away tragically in Furious 7. Likewise, the little impact of their stories might cause Jesse from The Fast and the Furious and Vince from Fast Five to remain dead.
Fast & Furious 11: Opportunity for Atonement?
Fast & Furious 11 offers the franchise a chance to solve their death issue. Though it's tempting to bring back cherished characters, doing so lessens the emotional impact of their passing. The franchise can establish finality and guarantee that next deaths carry more weight by letting some deaths stick. Fast & Furious 11 marks the end of the franchise and can at last provide the dream team-up enthusiasts have been waiting for as well as honoring the sacrifices made by those who missed the finish line.
