While Lethal Weapon 5 could end the buddy cop comedy franchise right, the reboot would first need to undo a lot of damage done by the fourth Lethal Weapon movie. Much like star Mel Gibson’s other major franchise Mad Max, the original Lethal Weapon is a lot darker and more brutal than many fans fondly recall. Like the Mad Max movies, the Lethal Weapon series grew more over-the-top and goofy with each sequel. This inevitably led viewers to recall the franchise’s quips, explosions, and cartoony comic relief while forgetting the original Lethal Weapon’s suicidal antihero and its violent, gritty atmosphere.

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