I couldn't get enough of the first one so I just had to watch all the rest but I get where you're coming from. I'd recommend you to watch the 6th though "Balboa" it ends the whole saga beautifully, I'd say it's on par with the first.I doubt I'll watch a Rocky sequel. I love the original but just aren't a big Rocky fan otherwise. I like Stallone in Copland and Get Carter.