Did Rockstar Waste Franklin’s Potential in GTA 5?

Franklin Clinton had all the makings of a legendary GTA protagonist—a young hustler, determined to escape the gang life and build something bigger. But as GTA 5’s story unfolded, he started feeling less like a main character and more like a sidekick to Michael and Trevor’s problems. While Michael struggled with family drama and Trevor went on his chaotic rampage, Franklin’s personal arc seemed to stall.

In this video, we dive deep into:
✅ Franklin’s introduction and the potential he had as a character
✅ How Rockstar shifted focus to Michael and Trevor, sidelining Franklin
✅ The lack of a strong personal arc and missed opportunities
✅ GTA Online’s attempt to redeem Franklin in The Contract DLC
✅ What Rockstar could have done differently to give Franklin the development he deserved

Franklin’s journey could have been much more than repo jobs and assassination contracts. Could he have become a true crime lord? A gang leader? A business mogul? Today, we explore whether Rockstar truly wasted Franklin’s potential or if he was simply never meant to be more than a secondary character.

Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro: Franklin’s Journey Begins
1:37 - Franklin’s Original Setup & Potential
3:14 - How Rockstar Shifted Focus to Michael & Trevor
4:51 - Lack of a Strong Personal Arc
6:50 - How GTA Online Gave Franklin a Second Chance
7:53 - What Rockstar Could Have Done Differently
9:57 - Rockstar’s Obsession with Michael & Trevor
10:41 - Conclusion: Did Rockstar Waste Franklin’s Potential?

What do you think? Should Franklin have had a bigger role in GTA 5’s story? Would he have been better as a solo protagonist? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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