Ten FTW Season 2 Episode 281 Top Ten Franchises That Won't Die

Ten FTW is a show all about top ten lists, and in season 2 episode 281, the hosts are taking a look at the top ten franchises that just won't die. From movies to video games to television shows, this episode covers it all.

The hosts start off by discussing the definition of a franchise. They explain that a franchise is any piece of media that has multiple sequels or adaptations, and has had a significant impact on pop culture. With that in mind, they dive into the list.

Coming in at number 10 is the Final Fantasy franchise. The hosts discuss how this franchise has been going strong for over 30 years, with 15 main games and countless spin-offs and adaptations. They talk about the impact Final Fantasy has had on the role-playing game (RPG) genre, and how it continues to be a beloved franchise for gamers around the world.

Number 9 is the Friday the 13th film franchise. The hosts discuss how this slasher series has continued to churn out movies, despite the fact that the original was released in 1980. They talk about the iconic villain, Jason Voorhees, and how the franchise has impacted the horror genre.

At number 8 is the James Bond film franchise. The hosts talk about how this series has been going strong since the 1960s, with a total of 25 films to date. They discuss the impact James Bond has had on pop culture, from the gadgets to the catchphrases, and how the franchise continues to evolve with each new film.

Number 7 is The Sims video game franchise. The hosts discuss how this simulation game has been a favorite for gamers since the first game was released in 2000. They talk about the endless possibilities for gameplay, and how the franchise continues to expand with new content and updates.

Coming in at number 6 is the Star Trek franchise. The hosts discuss how this science fiction series has impacted pop culture since the first show aired in 1966. They talk about the iconic characters, like Captain Kirk and Spock, and how the franchise continues to expand with new shows, movies, and even a theme park attraction.

At number 5 is the Super Mario Bros. video game franchise. The hosts talk about how this platformer game has been a staple for gamers since the first game was released in 1985. They discuss the impact Mario has had on the video game industry, and how the franchise continues to innovate with new games and updates.

Number 4 on the list is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. The hosts discuss how this comic book series turned multimedia franchise has been going strong since the 1980s. They talk about the iconic characters, the merchandising, and how the franchise has continued to adapt with new shows, movies, and comic book series.

At number 3 is the Transformers franchise. The hosts talk about how this toy-line turned multimedia empire has been going strong since the first toys were released in the 1980s. They discuss the impact the franchise has had on pop culture, from the films to the cartoons, and how the franchise continues to expand with new content and updates.

Number 2 on the list is the Pokemon video game franchise. The hosts discuss how this monster-collecting game has been a favorite for gamers since the first games were released in 1996. They talk about the impact Pokemon has had on pop culture, from the anime series to the trading card game, and how the franchise continues to innovate with new games and updates.

Finally, coming in at number 1 is the Star Wars franchise. The hosts discuss how this science fiction series has been a favorite for fans since the first film was released in 1977. They talk about the impact Star Wars has had on pop culture, from the iconic characters like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, to the merchandising empire, and how the franchise continues to expand with new movies, TV shows, and spin-offs.

Overall, this episode of Ten FTW takes a look at the top ten franchises that just won't die, and explores the impact these franchises have had on pop culture. From classic films to modern video games, these franchises continue to be beloved by fans all around the world.