Was Franklin Clinton the most grounded protagonist in GTA 5? (Here's why we think so)
In a world full of chaos, explosions, and complete insanity, Franklin Clinton felt like the only guy trying to get his life together. While Michael was stuck in a midlife crisis and Trevor was.
.. well, being Trevor, Franklin gave players a real shot of
'I just wanna do better'
energy. Here's why we think Franklin was the most down-to-earth and relatable character in
GTA V
.
He Didn't Want the Streets — He Wanted Out
Franklin starts off in South Los Santos, repo'ing cars for a shady dealer and running around with Lamar causing trouble. But unlike most GTA protagonists who chase power just for the thrill, Franklin actually wanted more — and not in a flashy, 'I wanna own the whole city' kind of way. He wanted
respect
,
stability
, and
growth
. That ambition made him feel real. He wasn't trying to be a gangster. He was trying to
escape
being one.
The Only One with Common Sense
Throughout the game, Franklin is constantly stuck between Trevor's psycho tantrums and Michael's soap-opera meltdowns — and he somehow stays chill through all of it. He's the guy calling out nonsense when things go off the rails. Whether it's calling Trevor out for being reckless or side-eyeing Michael for dragging him into FBI messes, Franklin's the
"can we just focus for a second?"
guy. And honestly, every friend group needs one.
WHY FRANKLIN IS THE PERFECT PROTAGONIST FOR GTA5 STORY!
His Loyalty Was Earned, Not Bought
Franklin never blindly trusts anyone — and he shouldn't. He keeps Lamar at arm's length, questions Michael's motives, and takes his sweet time before letting Trevor in. He thinks things through. And when it comes down to
that
final mission choice — kill Trevor, kill Michael, or take the 'Deathwish' option — he chooses loyalty and finds a way to save both. That moment proved he wasn't just smart, he was solid.
The Character We Could Actually Be
In a game where you can blow up an entire block with a rocket launcher and drive off in a flaming jet ski, Franklin Clinton was the only character who felt... human. He reminded us that even in a city as wild as Los Santos, it's okay to have a plan, want better, and not get completely lost in the madness.
Franklin may not have been the loudest or wildest of the trio, but he was the realest. And in a game like
GTA V
, that made him stand out even more.
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