Paparazzo - Reality Check

“Paparazzo – Reality Check” is the fifth and final mission in the Paparazzo series in Grand Theft Auto V, where Franklin confronts Beverly Felton about his unethical methods and growing ambition. This mission brings closure to Franklin’s involvement in the paparazzi world, culminating in a decisive moment for Beverly.

In this mission, Franklin has had enough of Beverly’s underhanded and morally questionable tactics. After assisting him with several paparazzi tasks, Franklin begins to question whether Beverly’s pursuit of celebrity scandal is worth it. The mission involves Franklin confronting Beverly, which ultimately leads to an explosive conclusion.

Objectives

• Meet Beverly at the designated location.
• Listen to Beverly’s next big plan.
• Confront Beverly about his unethical actions.
• Decide whether to take further action or walk away.

Setting

This mission takes place in Vinewood, where Beverly is setting up for his latest paparazzi stunt. Franklin arrives at the scene and engages in a heated discussion with Beverly, leading to a tense final moment.

Objective 1: Meet Beverly

• Locate Beverly: Franklin meets Beverly near his latest setup in Vinewood. Follow the map marker to find Beverly and initiate the final confrontation.
• Dialogue: Beverly excitedly tells Franklin about his newest, most invasive paparazzi plan. However, Franklin is no longer willing to help and challenges Beverly’s lack of ethics.

Objective 2: Confront Beverly

• Call Out Beverly: Franklin calls out Beverly for his exploitative behavior and lack of moral compass, highlighting how far he’s willing to go for fame and fortune.
• Decide What to Do: As the tension escalates, Franklin is faced with the choice of letting Beverly continue on his path or taking matters into his own hands.

Objective 3: Take Action (or Walk Away)

• Final Decision: Players can choose to either walk away from Beverly or physically confront him. Depending on the player’s choice, the outcome of the mission will differ.
• Consequences: If players choose to attack Beverly, the mission will end with Franklin dealing a fatal blow to Beverly’s ambitions. If they walk away, Franklin leaves Beverly to his schemes.

Mission Conclusion

• Cutscene: A cutscene will play after the mission, where Franklin reflects on the decisions he’s made. Depending on the player’s choice, the aftermath of Beverly’s paparazzi career is shown, either ending his path or allowing it to continue unchecked.
• Rewards: The player receives cash for completing the mission, and Franklin’s involvement with Beverly ends here.

• This mission concludes Franklin’s arc with Beverly, ending the Paparazzo series.
• Depending on player choices, the mission can end with Franklin either letting Beverly continue his paparazzi ways or putting a stop to it.
• This mission emphasizes Franklin’s growth, as he distances himself from unethical Characters like Beverly.