Fallout is even better than I expected. It's up there as one of the best video game adaptations ever. Fallout takes pace a couple hundred years after a nuclear apocalypse and people have to live in underground bunkers to protect themselves. There is a world going on above full of radiation that's created mutants and a lawless society full of evil people and violence. All the people living in these underground communities are forced to come up and live. Ella Purcell stars as Lucy, one of the people who's never been above ground before and wasn't prepared for the lawless society it has become. One of the most underrated actors ever in Walton Goggins steals the show once again as a mutant bandit. This series is just flat out awesome.
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Never played the games so I can't compare
Rob13312 May 2024
I never played the Fallout games or knew anything about them so I had no idea what to expect but I have to say that I've really enjoyed it so far. This show hooked me from the first episode and held my attention to the last. I binged the entire season in two days and was still hoping for more episodes when I was done. It seems like some of the people who actually played the games didn't like it as much but as long as try not to compare it to the game and just enjoy it for what it is...and that's an entertaining fantasy/sci-fi series. The series should be judged on its own and not compared to the game. The world building and cast are the best things about the show and I can't wait for more. I promise you'll have a blast watching this and will want to binge it as fast as you can.
I am in love with this show
Amthermandes14 April 2024
THIS is how you make a video game to movie/tv show series. THIS is how you pander to gamers while appealing to new audiences. THIS is excellent 21st century entertainment.
I won't waste time explaining the premise, I'm sure you've gotten the gist by now from other reviews. Just know that it seems like gamer who are fans of the game series (such as myself) are quite happy with it, and that people unfamiliar with the game series (like my wife) are also engrossed with this show.
SO MANY REFERENCES to the game makes it fun to watch as a long-time gamer fan. Everything, from junk decor like magazine racks and plastic jack-o-lantern buckets, to power armor, enemies, factions, food, chems, characters, and weapons, is familiar.
Sure, it may be a bit overproduced, have some cheesy and weak CGI effects, and contain a lot of the "modern formula" in its script and story. Aside from that, it's got everything anyone would want for a riveting sci-fi, action, drama, comedy, horror adventure. Seriously, this show, like the game series, covers all the bases.
And oh my goodness, mini fan-gush moment here, but, I was so excited to hear Matt Berry's voice, I was totally not expecting it, and it was an awesome cameo as one of the easily recognizable robots in the universe of Fallout. And let's just say his is not the only shocking and awesome cameo in the series. Fans of shows like Archer might be pleasantly surprised in Episode 6.
What's also so cool, is that like the stories you run into in the game, there are a lot of really interesting plots with crazy twists. The vaults may seem more like a paradise than on the surface, but when you dig deep, sometimes, the vaults are scarier than reality under the sun...
Fallout has been around for two and half decades, and it's taken them this long to finally come out with a tv/movie adaptation? You know what? Since they nailed it, I'd say it was worth the wait.
I won't waste time explaining the premise, I'm sure you've gotten the gist by now from other reviews. Just know that it seems like gamer who are fans of the game series (such as myself) are quite happy with it, and that people unfamiliar with the game series (like my wife) are also engrossed with this show.
SO MANY REFERENCES to the game makes it fun to watch as a long-time gamer fan. Everything, from junk decor like magazine racks and plastic jack-o-lantern buckets, to power armor, enemies, factions, food, chems, characters, and weapons, is familiar.
Sure, it may be a bit overproduced, have some cheesy and weak CGI effects, and contain a lot of the "modern formula" in its script and story. Aside from that, it's got everything anyone would want for a riveting sci-fi, action, drama, comedy, horror adventure. Seriously, this show, like the game series, covers all the bases.
And oh my goodness, mini fan-gush moment here, but, I was so excited to hear Matt Berry's voice, I was totally not expecting it, and it was an awesome cameo as one of the easily recognizable robots in the universe of Fallout. And let's just say his is not the only shocking and awesome cameo in the series. Fans of shows like Archer might be pleasantly surprised in Episode 6.
What's also so cool, is that like the stories you run into in the game, there are a lot of really interesting plots with crazy twists. The vaults may seem more like a paradise than on the surface, but when you dig deep, sometimes, the vaults are scarier than reality under the sun...
Fallout has been around for two and half decades, and it's taken them this long to finally come out with a tv/movie adaptation? You know what? Since they nailed it, I'd say it was worth the wait.
Probably the best gaming adaptation ever
Dimakovtun14 April 2024
Fallout franchise had a few shifts in the lore and perception, resulting in even the fans arguing about "what Fallout should be".
While the series are not as gritty-depressive as Fallout 1-2, and followed a bit closer to the Bethesda's vision, the level of actual dedication to the franchise will make it liked by everyone!
The props are amazing, the lore is very fitting, the characters are matching the universe. In-game brands and characters are exactly in place. It is no Master Chief from AliExpress, but a great adaptation which does not retell the story of any of the games directly.
The storytelling will both properly introduce the universe to those who had never heard about it and please the fans. It is rare. But what is even more outstanding - even if Fallout games wouldn't exist, the show is highly entertaining.
Nowadays we see more and more game-sourced shows, and it is great Fallout joins Cyberpunk, Arcane and The Last of Us in the list.
While the series are not as gritty-depressive as Fallout 1-2, and followed a bit closer to the Bethesda's vision, the level of actual dedication to the franchise will make it liked by everyone!
The props are amazing, the lore is very fitting, the characters are matching the universe. In-game brands and characters are exactly in place. It is no Master Chief from AliExpress, but a great adaptation which does not retell the story of any of the games directly.
The storytelling will both properly introduce the universe to those who had never heard about it and please the fans. It is rare. But what is even more outstanding - even if Fallout games wouldn't exist, the show is highly entertaining.
Nowadays we see more and more game-sourced shows, and it is great Fallout joins Cyberpunk, Arcane and The Last of Us in the list.
we want more Fallout
jacekpoplawski14 April 2024
I was afraid this show will be weak or average, but it's simply awesome.
Everything is very detailed, every item is like from Fallout, as if someone who knows the game created a movie - it's truly shocking that this is possible in 2024.
The humor, the story, the mood, the music - everything is there!!!
I was afraid that Lucy will be "strong woman" like in other modern shows but she is very cool and likeable. Of course Cooper is fantastic and Maximus is also great.
Dear Amazon, dear Jeff Bezos - please cancel Rings of Power immediately and put all your money into the next seasons of Fallout!
Everything is very detailed, every item is like from Fallout, as if someone who knows the game created a movie - it's truly shocking that this is possible in 2024.
The humor, the story, the mood, the music - everything is there!!!
I was afraid that Lucy will be "strong woman" like in other modern shows but she is very cool and likeable. Of course Cooper is fantastic and Maximus is also great.
Dear Amazon, dear Jeff Bezos - please cancel Rings of Power immediately and put all your money into the next seasons of Fallout!
Fan-blanking-tastic.
QoBalance12 May 2024
I never write reviews but this was the best dang show (series) I've watched since Band of Brothers. You don't need to know anything about the game, like me, to thoroughly enjoy it either. The characters are interesting and none of them are unlikeable. Even the bad guys are likeable in a bad way. Acting is superb and the settings/SFX are great. The whole look of the show is a Jetsons retro-futuristic look.
The actress who plays Lucy plays the "strong, independent woman" like it should be played.
Maximus, aka, Knight Titus, perhaps the most relatable to me, at least if I found myself in a similar scenario as him but the most enjoyable to watch was Walter Googins as the cowboy Ghoul. His character arc probably isn't as complex as the other two main characters, at least in the first season, but he is quite satisfying how he takes cares of business. 10 out of 10.
The actress who plays Lucy plays the "strong, independent woman" like it should be played.
Maximus, aka, Knight Titus, perhaps the most relatable to me, at least if I found myself in a similar scenario as him but the most enjoyable to watch was Walter Googins as the cowboy Ghoul. His character arc probably isn't as complex as the other two main characters, at least in the first season, but he is quite satisfying how he takes cares of business. 10 out of 10.
Didnt expect much - got more than i could´ve hoped for.
MilesMcfly11 May 2024
Knowing the history of Videogame adaptations, i really expected the worst from this. Adding that i could be quite the harsh critic, loving the games as i do.
But honestly, this exceeded my expectations. From funny, gory to exciting and epic, this had it all. You feel like the perfect mixture of Fallout-experts and newcomers came to sit at the table and make a good adaptation that everyone can enjoy. Even the game got a good reaclaimed boost from this, which confirms the series succes.
Every character got its up and downs, feeling quite three-dimensional. There is no real "hero" ( even though the Lucy-character embarks on the traditionel heroes journey), knowing that the dark, crazy and twisted world of the Fallout Apocalpye doesnt allow to just be "the nice guy".
Nevertheless, i have to say that Walton Goggins and his depiction of the Ghoul carried the show for me at many points. I couldnt get enough of his character and loved every scene he was in. I cant wait to see the next season.
But honestly, this exceeded my expectations. From funny, gory to exciting and epic, this had it all. You feel like the perfect mixture of Fallout-experts and newcomers came to sit at the table and make a good adaptation that everyone can enjoy. Even the game got a good reaclaimed boost from this, which confirms the series succes.
Every character got its up and downs, feeling quite three-dimensional. There is no real "hero" ( even though the Lucy-character embarks on the traditionel heroes journey), knowing that the dark, crazy and twisted world of the Fallout Apocalpye doesnt allow to just be "the nice guy".
Nevertheless, i have to say that Walton Goggins and his depiction of the Ghoul carried the show for me at many points. I couldnt get enough of his character and loved every scene he was in. I cant wait to see the next season.
Starts as fiction, turns into a cautionary tale
thePopcornExplorer13 May 2024
I was really surprised on how this show turned out to be, I consider myself a casual gamer and I had given a try to the Fallout games before but I got to be honest - I didn't become a fan... After some hours, no matter how good the story was the overall gameplay didn't do it for me. Nonetheless I am really glad that the fans also enjoyed the adaption because I have a feeling that this is a rare occasion where the TV format actually works better for the story than the original.
I have been saying this often, one of the most hard things to do in the entertainment industry is to successfully adapt a video game, into a movie or a TV show. We've seen great developments in this realm recently and Fallout is just one of those recent successes. Everything seems to work perfectly, the portray of the characters, all around, the amazing environment and overall atmosphere created with a mix of astonishing practical effects, real locations and of course some CGI, the narrative and story telling that feeds us the pieces of the puzzle slowly as the series progresses, leaving room for some future surprises in the seasons to come.
I was really glad when I saw Jonathan Nolan was involved, one of my favorite writers, highly experienced in the Sci-Fi genre, everything was aligned to make this a great project.
The way the moral grey areas are explored in this brutal and harsh environment are really well played out and of course I can't go without mentioning how incredibly well the political side was introduced within the context of the story. For me it actually does serve as a cautionary tale, it leaves room for some reflection, I was shocked that this fictional, made up apocalyptical and sadistic world brought some elements that are real today and others that while not a reality somehow they felt like a daunting possibility... We really need to prioritize dialogue these days otherwise self-extinction is no longer a distant possibility but more of an inevitability.
It's an amazing show, great dialogues, great cinematography, well written, even the graphical violence seems to serve its purpose - although some of the gore scenes felt a bit unnecessary - mixed up with some dark humor that actually does work quite well, it's a must. I am really looking forward to see how everything wraps up.
I have been saying this often, one of the most hard things to do in the entertainment industry is to successfully adapt a video game, into a movie or a TV show. We've seen great developments in this realm recently and Fallout is just one of those recent successes. Everything seems to work perfectly, the portray of the characters, all around, the amazing environment and overall atmosphere created with a mix of astonishing practical effects, real locations and of course some CGI, the narrative and story telling that feeds us the pieces of the puzzle slowly as the series progresses, leaving room for some future surprises in the seasons to come.
I was really glad when I saw Jonathan Nolan was involved, one of my favorite writers, highly experienced in the Sci-Fi genre, everything was aligned to make this a great project.
The way the moral grey areas are explored in this brutal and harsh environment are really well played out and of course I can't go without mentioning how incredibly well the political side was introduced within the context of the story. For me it actually does serve as a cautionary tale, it leaves room for some reflection, I was shocked that this fictional, made up apocalyptical and sadistic world brought some elements that are real today and others that while not a reality somehow they felt like a daunting possibility... We really need to prioritize dialogue these days otherwise self-extinction is no longer a distant possibility but more of an inevitability.
It's an amazing show, great dialogues, great cinematography, well written, even the graphical violence seems to serve its purpose - although some of the gore scenes felt a bit unnecessary - mixed up with some dark humor that actually does work quite well, it's a must. I am really looking forward to see how everything wraps up.
One of the best Adaptation I've seen years
jkb201214 May 2024
As someone who grew up in the era where the video game was popular all I can say is wow this is one of the best adaptations i've seen in a long time because it takes what was successful about the beloved video game and matches it with an original Story and I definitely think all the praise about this show is well deserved plus the cast is really good too and if you are a fan of either the game or the show this is for you and I definitely can't wait for season two I also have a feeling that season two will be bigger better also expands the universe from the video game and I am definitely a fan of dystopian futures.
Does Not Disappoint
statuskuo11 April 2024
I am a massive fan of the game. And have gone through New Vegas more times than I should admit. But, the embodiment and spirit is alive and well through the eyes of Lucy McLean (Ella Purnell) a vault dweller who hasn't had to experience real adversity in life.
If you've seen "Blast From The Past" (1999) a lot of this will be familiar. Though not as dark, it took the simple sweet naive character of Brendan Fraser and put him in real world Los Angeles. Same here. Except MUCH darker.
The humor is dark as well. What director Jonathan Nolan did so well is to incorporate a sense of futility in the lives, similar to game play.
The lighting and camera work are spot on to the game. You can tell they REALLY studied it. A lot of places, if you've played the game, will seem very familiar. But also, it's just different enough where you don't roll your eyes thinking it's all fan service. He integrates small things like Cram and Nuka Cola with such ease, it's almost like the meme where Leo DiCaprio keeps pointing at the screen to get your attention.
The eye popping primary colors of the 50's/60's era is in full swing. If you can't tell the difference between film and digital, this puts your eyes to ease. Clearly this was a film shot movie. Glossy in texture, they lean into the fringe edges.
Not that any viewer would intellectually care, but you really feel the Wasteland.
Again, if you played the game, you know how many worlds they can explore here.' Actress Ella Purnell plays the wide-eyed vault child perfectly. She's sweet and wholesome in a newly brutal world. Similar to Sandra Bullock's portrayal of Leona Huxley in "Demolition Man" Though not necessarily excited for a bygone era.
The characters she encounters only beefs up the idea of how over her head she's gotten herself into.
The setup does feel a little rush. It begins with just absolute brutality. Yes, this is introduced. But, it really plays like the game. Where violence is dismissed quickly. If you haven't played, it's going to be a little off-putting. But it does make sense. It took me off guard for a moment. The idea is to get that open world feel and this series does it perfectly.
This is one of the video game series I am absolutely excited to see continue. There is SO much to mine and I'm ready for it.
Well done all!
If you've seen "Blast From The Past" (1999) a lot of this will be familiar. Though not as dark, it took the simple sweet naive character of Brendan Fraser and put him in real world Los Angeles. Same here. Except MUCH darker.
The humor is dark as well. What director Jonathan Nolan did so well is to incorporate a sense of futility in the lives, similar to game play.
The lighting and camera work are spot on to the game. You can tell they REALLY studied it. A lot of places, if you've played the game, will seem very familiar. But also, it's just different enough where you don't roll your eyes thinking it's all fan service. He integrates small things like Cram and Nuka Cola with such ease, it's almost like the meme where Leo DiCaprio keeps pointing at the screen to get your attention.
The eye popping primary colors of the 50's/60's era is in full swing. If you can't tell the difference between film and digital, this puts your eyes to ease. Clearly this was a film shot movie. Glossy in texture, they lean into the fringe edges.
Not that any viewer would intellectually care, but you really feel the Wasteland.
Again, if you played the game, you know how many worlds they can explore here.' Actress Ella Purnell plays the wide-eyed vault child perfectly. She's sweet and wholesome in a newly brutal world. Similar to Sandra Bullock's portrayal of Leona Huxley in "Demolition Man" Though not necessarily excited for a bygone era.
The characters she encounters only beefs up the idea of how over her head she's gotten herself into.
The setup does feel a little rush. It begins with just absolute brutality. Yes, this is introduced. But, it really plays like the game. Where violence is dismissed quickly. If you haven't played, it's going to be a little off-putting. But it does make sense. It took me off guard for a moment. The idea is to get that open world feel and this series does it perfectly.
This is one of the video game series I am absolutely excited to see continue. There is SO much to mine and I'm ready for it.
Well done all!
love it!
crazy-9253310 May 2024
So far love this show! The production quality is high. They've created an immense world, not like the game, but very similar. It has great potential to expand the story lines. If they continue with the current one, I think it'll be wildly successful. The world has endless possibilities. The end surprise was a but much. It does touch on the evil ideology of transhumanism. So that's a plus! I'm surprised they put it in the show, maybe the msm is trying to continue their psyop for future events. At least that what it seems like with a trend in transhumanism being depicted. I'm excited for another season.
Good Fallout adaptation, but mediocre writing.
rocinante-421-31392812 April 2024
Being a fan of the FPS games I was optimistic about the show when I read the game creator was involved. It doesn't disappoint in that regard. It captures the spirit of Fallout quite well, in every aspect. The visuals, the props, the music, the humor, and specially the violence. It really feels like you're watching cutscenes of a new Fallout game. Where it disappoints is on the actual story. The characters are interesting, but the general plot and the arc of each one are completely predictable. What kept my interest were the creative "show, don't tell" moments and the funny surprises that happened here and there, rather than the resolution of the plot which I could predict from a mile away. It's not great, but it's a good show and I'm looking forward to season 2.
Hard to find a character to like
bobbyjoe-9288527 April 2024
Warning: Spoilers
I want to start by saying I never played the video game series, but my brother has. I have been watching with him and getting his input. It does incorporate the theme and details, with some characters from the game. Which is great that it is not like the Halo series, as they did whatever they wanted to do without following the classic story.
However, I quit watching after 5 episodes because I cannot find a good, grounded character that is not extremely strange and relatable. Lucy is the closest to a relatable character with hope, but she is so arrogant and obtuse. I understand this is a post-apocalyptic series but I love The Last of Us, which followed characters in a crappy situation as well. The Protagonists in Fallout are just bad people, making you question rooting and hoping they will change for the greater good. Also, so many plot holes, I don't mean to be nit-picky, but for example why the heck would they not check for radiation before the wedding, why would the robot give Lucy a finger to then harvest her organs, and the raiders running away after max crushes one of their heads while not in the suit. There are so many more I don't understand and they have no reasoning behind it.
Another problem is why is everything so sexual. I did not have a problem with Lucy saying she had incest with her cousins because that could be unfortunately somewhat understandable in their situation. But why would you need to show a guy masturbating in the boot camp (that would not change the story or scene at all). Also, the pregnant woman in the vault with the cousin dressing as her husband, literally no need for these scenes, it's uncomfortable, and only pleases some weird fans fantasy of incest.
The ghoul was the only good character written in the show, in my opinion. I was really disappointed, especially from all the hype. I am sorry if this offended any diehards of the series, I thought I would put this out there however.
However, I quit watching after 5 episodes because I cannot find a good, grounded character that is not extremely strange and relatable. Lucy is the closest to a relatable character with hope, but she is so arrogant and obtuse. I understand this is a post-apocalyptic series but I love The Last of Us, which followed characters in a crappy situation as well. The Protagonists in Fallout are just bad people, making you question rooting and hoping they will change for the greater good. Also, so many plot holes, I don't mean to be nit-picky, but for example why the heck would they not check for radiation before the wedding, why would the robot give Lucy a finger to then harvest her organs, and the raiders running away after max crushes one of their heads while not in the suit. There are so many more I don't understand and they have no reasoning behind it.
Another problem is why is everything so sexual. I did not have a problem with Lucy saying she had incest with her cousins because that could be unfortunately somewhat understandable in their situation. But why would you need to show a guy masturbating in the boot camp (that would not change the story or scene at all). Also, the pregnant woman in the vault with the cousin dressing as her husband, literally no need for these scenes, it's uncomfortable, and only pleases some weird fans fantasy of incest.
The ghoul was the only good character written in the show, in my opinion. I was really disappointed, especially from all the hype. I am sorry if this offended any diehards of the series, I thought I would put this out there however.
Very awesome series
sarelkie-2942412 May 2024
From the start of to the finish I could not stop watching this series. Sinse I have hundreds of hours playing fallout 4 with the expansions I can honestly say this series is very similar and was awesome seeing a game to series that was so good. I feel this series have plenty of potential as the game has plenty of content they can work with and I hope to see a lot more seasons to come. They have only grazed of how much potential there is in the fallout world. The acting was good I loved the jokes and the gore got me looking away in the one scene and that does not often happen to me in a show...
What a f#cking ride!
thinkwithmohit13 May 2024
Extraordinary detail, extraordinary story, extraordinary conclusion. One of the finest fantasy/post apocalyptic content I have seen so far.
The series just takes off and theres no stopping, back to back explosions at your face and leaves your jaw dropped on the floor. The design, cgi and attention to details is just groundbreaking. Content these days is just so mediocre that you dont even want to chance 3 hours of your life into watching something like Aquaman 2 or wonder woman or the recent movies that make you question whats up with CGI hollywood? Tired already? But then this comes out and Kingdom of planet of apes comes out restoring your belief in the capabilities of true hollywood detail.
The series just takes off and theres no stopping, back to back explosions at your face and leaves your jaw dropped on the floor. The design, cgi and attention to details is just groundbreaking. Content these days is just so mediocre that you dont even want to chance 3 hours of your life into watching something like Aquaman 2 or wonder woman or the recent movies that make you question whats up with CGI hollywood? Tired already? But then this comes out and Kingdom of planet of apes comes out restoring your belief in the capabilities of true hollywood detail.
Great show, just a little too much going on
pugspit13 May 2024
This show does an absolutely great job respecting the lore and giving the show the care it deserves. The writers were obviously educated on the franchise and did a lot of things right.
Characters were all around great. When I saw the trailers and saw Lucy trying to deliberate with the ghoul I was thinking it would be really childish and lacking of any tension but it shows her naivety and innocence in the show and shows how she's so out of her element, it's great.
The only hiccup is there's a little too much going on, there's like 4 different stories that actually do converge quite nicely at the end but it's a little disorienting throughout the entirety of the show. It's definitely better to have too much than too little but I could've done with just a little less in my opinion.
Regardless, characters were great, knowledge of the lore was great, great plot, great set up for season 2, funny references to the games throughout the show, just a really good job all around. Even if you're not aware of the games or their story, this works as a stand alone show just fine. This is everything that shows should use as a template when making content that is from existing media. Very well done.
Characters were all around great. When I saw the trailers and saw Lucy trying to deliberate with the ghoul I was thinking it would be really childish and lacking of any tension but it shows her naivety and innocence in the show and shows how she's so out of her element, it's great.
The only hiccup is there's a little too much going on, there's like 4 different stories that actually do converge quite nicely at the end but it's a little disorienting throughout the entirety of the show. It's definitely better to have too much than too little but I could've done with just a little less in my opinion.
Regardless, characters were great, knowledge of the lore was great, great plot, great set up for season 2, funny references to the games throughout the show, just a really good job all around. Even if you're not aware of the games or their story, this works as a stand alone show just fine. This is everything that shows should use as a template when making content that is from existing media. Very well done.
I survived a severe brain injury at the age of 21!
sheshookmecold14 May 2024
Unfortunately that injury has left me with chronic head pain everyday. I can't play video games. I never heard of this until it became a show. I've binged watched it over and over. It really is that much fun. Don't come looking for serious sci-fi. Although it does pull at your heart strings from time to time. It is a very well made show. Definitely love and care went into bringing this to life. Ella Purnell as Lucy MacLean, Walter Goggins as Cooper Howard/The Ghoul and Aaron Moten as Maximus are the stand outs of the series. I'm really looking forward to a second season. There's so many more questions that need to be answered.
Review from a Fallout newbie...
Johnny-the-Film-Sentinel-218714 May 2024
Fallout is a sure fire way to introduce non-fans to the iconic franchise. As for me, I had casual knowledge of the video games from friends and family, but I've never played them myself (I've gravitated to stuff like Final Fantasy, Mass Effect and Legend of Zelda when it comes to role-playing action-adventure games). Now I think I just might play them, because the show does a good job of establishing the world for fans and non-fans alike. THIS is video game television done right just like The Last of Us (of which I am a fan).
The show has your 'typical' post-apocalyptic tropes of desperate survivors killing each other for resources like food and water, but things are distinctly more nuclear here, as the world's suffered several Atomic Holocausts since the late-21st Century in Fallout's timeline. It's a dark setting filled with surprisingly goofy black humor and bloody gunslinging action, and a retro-futuristic future that's ACTUALLY all about the future itself. Also the characters range from doe-eyed people naive of the wider world, to weary cowboys untrusting of anyone or anything unless they themselves are the ones in control of their own life. Also, the Brotherhood is like if a syndicate of steampunk-like Iron Man suits brought medieval traditions into a 'post-societal world' of knights and squires doing the bidding of their lords.
Update relating to the series: saying nothing of the spoilers here, Fallout Season Two is official! Will it continue the stories told here strictly, or will there be even more characters set to appear in this series adapting one of gaming's most iconic franchises? Whatever happens, I'm sure it'll continue what made Season One a strong magnet for television audiences in the first place. Amazon may be letting the irony of the 'Vault Tec' go under their nose or over their head, but I don't know if anyone else is as oblivious to it as them. It's genuinely funny when a hit show has something to say about corporate America, when the satire is backed by one of today's ultimate perps of corporate culture being a terrifyingly unstable double-edged sword. It's funnily scary that way.
Fallout continues Amazon's tradition of trying to oust its competition in Netflix and HBO, by trying to use the methods of both brands: releasing the show day one and using marquee actors (like Kyle MacLachlan), sex and violence to forward the story, and Ramin Djawadi doing the theme music (that's a must for HBO at this stage). With the show continuing, it's gonna be interesting to see how the Fallout show will go beyond the world of the games.
Overall, it's a good show. It's very watchable, has a great post-apocalyptic vibe to it, and the story keeps getting more interesting the further you keep watching and seeing the world kind of open up as the episodes play along.
Fallout gets 9/10 IMDb points. 4.5/5 stars.
The show has your 'typical' post-apocalyptic tropes of desperate survivors killing each other for resources like food and water, but things are distinctly more nuclear here, as the world's suffered several Atomic Holocausts since the late-21st Century in Fallout's timeline. It's a dark setting filled with surprisingly goofy black humor and bloody gunslinging action, and a retro-futuristic future that's ACTUALLY all about the future itself. Also the characters range from doe-eyed people naive of the wider world, to weary cowboys untrusting of anyone or anything unless they themselves are the ones in control of their own life. Also, the Brotherhood is like if a syndicate of steampunk-like Iron Man suits brought medieval traditions into a 'post-societal world' of knights and squires doing the bidding of their lords.
Update relating to the series: saying nothing of the spoilers here, Fallout Season Two is official! Will it continue the stories told here strictly, or will there be even more characters set to appear in this series adapting one of gaming's most iconic franchises? Whatever happens, I'm sure it'll continue what made Season One a strong magnet for television audiences in the first place. Amazon may be letting the irony of the 'Vault Tec' go under their nose or over their head, but I don't know if anyone else is as oblivious to it as them. It's genuinely funny when a hit show has something to say about corporate America, when the satire is backed by one of today's ultimate perps of corporate culture being a terrifyingly unstable double-edged sword. It's funnily scary that way.
Fallout continues Amazon's tradition of trying to oust its competition in Netflix and HBO, by trying to use the methods of both brands: releasing the show day one and using marquee actors (like Kyle MacLachlan), sex and violence to forward the story, and Ramin Djawadi doing the theme music (that's a must for HBO at this stage). With the show continuing, it's gonna be interesting to see how the Fallout show will go beyond the world of the games.
Overall, it's a good show. It's very watchable, has a great post-apocalyptic vibe to it, and the story keeps getting more interesting the further you keep watching and seeing the world kind of open up as the episodes play along.
Fallout gets 9/10 IMDb points. 4.5/5 stars.
Lucy is GREAT
apriljosey-2903412 May 2024
So, I'm only peripherally familiar with Fallout as my husband and son played the game, so I had no expectations going into the watching of this serious. I was so pleasantly surprised to find the character Lucy is no Mary Sue and in my opinion is the best written female character in an action series I've seen in quite a while. The series is easy to follow even for the initiated (such as myself), it looks great, the casting is perfect, it has an intriguing mystery at its core, and the pilot grabbed my attention upon hitting the "play" button. There seems to be much debate about the timeline, etc. From dedicated fans but I recommend it regardless (I do not believe in toxic fandom so I respect dissenting opinions in this regard). We as an audience have been fed subpar content for far too long and I believe this series is worthy of a watch. Amazon actually and surprisingly got it right with this series and praise is due for that. Check it out.
Never played the games, meh.
sallgood-161029 May 2024
Warning: Spoilers
The first episode really did what was necessary to get people hooked. Episode two was slow moving, and I nearly turned it off after the first twenty minutes. It wasn't until the show down in Filly that I decided it was worth finishing. Each episode after felt like the pace was all over the place: lots of slow bits, a few exciting parts, pretty meh. As I've never played the games, I went in blind, trying to figure out what was going on.
Overall, I think the show was done well, however I have issues with how open-ended it was. I know that cliff-hangers are meant to keep people intrigued, but as a writer myself I just think there was far too much unanswered. The whole season could have been longer, and the cliff-hangers could have been much tidier.
Aside from the annoying characters like Thadeous, who has the most punch-able face I've ever seen (shout out to the actor for playing the role well!), or the random Vault 4 filled with "mutated(?)" People, I'm not sure if playing the games would even answer any of my questions, as the show went in its own direction.
I will be watching season 2 in hopes that things get explained, because nothing is more annoying than a storyline that introduces a bunch of things just to pretend they never happened (here's looking at you, GOT).
The acting itself was really good, I think everyone did a great job portraying the characters for what they were. You know the acting is good when you have strong emotional feelings about the characters.
Overall I get why some people are hyping it up, and I get why some people are tearing it apart. I'm pretty in the middle right now, but visually the show was pleasing, and I really love the actors in it for how great they did, so I went with a 7 overall. Hoping season 2 knocks our socks off and goes for the 10/10.
Overall, I think the show was done well, however I have issues with how open-ended it was. I know that cliff-hangers are meant to keep people intrigued, but as a writer myself I just think there was far too much unanswered. The whole season could have been longer, and the cliff-hangers could have been much tidier.
Aside from the annoying characters like Thadeous, who has the most punch-able face I've ever seen (shout out to the actor for playing the role well!), or the random Vault 4 filled with "mutated(?)" People, I'm not sure if playing the games would even answer any of my questions, as the show went in its own direction.
I will be watching season 2 in hopes that things get explained, because nothing is more annoying than a storyline that introduces a bunch of things just to pretend they never happened (here's looking at you, GOT).
The acting itself was really good, I think everyone did a great job portraying the characters for what they were. You know the acting is good when you have strong emotional feelings about the characters.
Overall I get why some people are hyping it up, and I get why some people are tearing it apart. I'm pretty in the middle right now, but visually the show was pleasing, and I really love the actors in it for how great they did, so I went with a 7 overall. Hoping season 2 knocks our socks off and goes for the 10/10.
Crawl out into the Fallout.
slystanley12 May 2024
Fallout (2024-) Season 1 Review
Jonathan Nolan and Todd Howard truly brought Fallout to life. Prior to any trailers, I saw set photos of the costumes, props, and sets. It looked like they were pulled straight out of the game. And with Bethesda's close relationship with Nolan, I didn't doubt it would be faithful to the visuals, at least. But what I didn't expect was how well written it was going to be.
Starting with our main character, Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell), she's a vault dweller from Vault 33. Who is on a mission to rescue her father from the wasteland warlord Moldaver (Sarita Choudhury). Very much akin to the main questline of Bethesda's first Fallout game Fallout 3. Although there are far more dark secrets revealed about the history of Vault-Tec, which I won't spoil.
Maximus (Aaron Moten) is our second point of view character. He serves to give us insight into The Brotherhood of Steel. They are insular knights in power armor who search for pre-war artifact. Maximus is at the bottom of this totem pole. Only becoming a squire when his friend gets injured. Then he let's his knight die because he was blaming him for his injuries. Maximus then takes Knight Titus's power armor and steals his identity. Overall, he probably had the most character development, gaining courage and compassion from having to endure the wasteland.
Finally, there is my favorite character, The Ghoul (Walton Goggins). The Ghoul has been a wandering bounty hunter for over 200 hundred years. Placing his birth date before even the bombs fell. Originally, he was movie star Cooper Howard. A former soldier who spends his days galavanting in movies as a cowboy, while his wife Barb (Frances Turner) is a head scientist for the development of vaults. However, it's murky as to what happened to his family after the bombs fell. Now, he's an actual cowboy being a relic of a previous age on a desperate search to find his family.
Jonathan Nolan and Todd Howard truly brought Fallout to life. Prior to any trailers, I saw set photos of the costumes, props, and sets. It looked like they were pulled straight out of the game. And with Bethesda's close relationship with Nolan, I didn't doubt it would be faithful to the visuals, at least. But what I didn't expect was how well written it was going to be.
Starting with our main character, Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell), she's a vault dweller from Vault 33. Who is on a mission to rescue her father from the wasteland warlord Moldaver (Sarita Choudhury). Very much akin to the main questline of Bethesda's first Fallout game Fallout 3. Although there are far more dark secrets revealed about the history of Vault-Tec, which I won't spoil.
Maximus (Aaron Moten) is our second point of view character. He serves to give us insight into The Brotherhood of Steel. They are insular knights in power armor who search for pre-war artifact. Maximus is at the bottom of this totem pole. Only becoming a squire when his friend gets injured. Then he let's his knight die because he was blaming him for his injuries. Maximus then takes Knight Titus's power armor and steals his identity. Overall, he probably had the most character development, gaining courage and compassion from having to endure the wasteland.
Finally, there is my favorite character, The Ghoul (Walton Goggins). The Ghoul has been a wandering bounty hunter for over 200 hundred years. Placing his birth date before even the bombs fell. Originally, he was movie star Cooper Howard. A former soldier who spends his days galavanting in movies as a cowboy, while his wife Barb (Frances Turner) is a head scientist for the development of vaults. However, it's murky as to what happened to his family after the bombs fell. Now, he's an actual cowboy being a relic of a previous age on a desperate search to find his family.
Eh
BennyyD16 April 2024
I really thought after watching this show I was going to come back to IMDB and see a score around 6.7 or 6.8. It looks like that is not the case and by leaving a 7 star review I am going to be in the minority.
Here's why I gave it that score; it has appeal to the masses but does little to actually stand out as a piece of cinema. It does capture the many fun details I wanted to see as someone who grew up playing Fallout games, but it fails to break away from the recycled Hollywood template of making a modern day television show. The acting is subpar. Most of it is bad.
Walton Goggins and Moises Arias are fantastic. Ella Purnell can carry her weight but didn't particularly stand out. The guy who plays Maximus has a lot of work to do as an actor. Dogmeat did a great job.
Overall, this movie felt like another "Safeway brand" version of a show that could have been incredibly unique and badass. Some of the scenes were so cringe and hard to watch (ie: the BHOS chanting Maximus name at the end of the show). Like I said, if you like Taylor Swift then you probably liked this show and thought it was badass. If you don't like Taylor Swift and are a cinema connoisseur, then this was enjoyable but at times hard to watch because of the extreme corniness.
It was great to finally watch a respectable adaptation of a game that I spent hundreds of hours playing in my youth and still cherish today.
A for the adaptation, but a C for the execution.
Here's why I gave it that score; it has appeal to the masses but does little to actually stand out as a piece of cinema. It does capture the many fun details I wanted to see as someone who grew up playing Fallout games, but it fails to break away from the recycled Hollywood template of making a modern day television show. The acting is subpar. Most of it is bad.
Walton Goggins and Moises Arias are fantastic. Ella Purnell can carry her weight but didn't particularly stand out. The guy who plays Maximus has a lot of work to do as an actor. Dogmeat did a great job.
Overall, this movie felt like another "Safeway brand" version of a show that could have been incredibly unique and badass. Some of the scenes were so cringe and hard to watch (ie: the BHOS chanting Maximus name at the end of the show). Like I said, if you like Taylor Swift then you probably liked this show and thought it was badass. If you don't like Taylor Swift and are a cinema connoisseur, then this was enjoyable but at times hard to watch because of the extreme corniness.
It was great to finally watch a respectable adaptation of a game that I spent hundreds of hours playing in my youth and still cherish today.
A for the adaptation, but a C for the execution.
What..
ProudHater5 May 2024
Warning: Spoilers
This series had a good plot but it would have been so much better if it weren't for Lucy and Max. I swear to God they are the most idiotic characters to ever exist. Firstly, I understand that Max "doesn't know anything" since he grew up in the Brotherhood but come on man, have some common sense. Even after everything he does to get the brotherhood to "praise and respect" him, it just makes him look like he has one SINGULAR brain cell. Lucy was a little bit better but all those dramatic pauses were just unnecessary. It shouldn't take her that long to make a decision when she has 2 brain cells. In the time these two characters pause and just STARE at nothingness while they are in danger I could get a college degree, find a husband, get married, have children, raise them, retire, and DIE. In conclusion, they are irritating and I will forever be their #1 HATER. On the other hand, the Ghoul and the dog seemed like the only actual normal characters. If I were him I would have shot them both as soon as they tried to reason while in the middle of the SHOOTING but ig he has more self-control. "Okey-Dokey", thats all. Peace out peeps.
Honest Review From A Game Fan
improvemyhomect11 April 2024
I was hoping this would be good. Last thing you wanna do is get the Fallout fan base angry, which after reading reviews on here and Facebook, you would think it was teally bad. Well, it's not. They have an opportunity here. Not following a specific game and starting elsewhere was a great move. The feel and the story is so far, true to the lore. The vault, the wasteland, the weapons, suits, all of it good. Don't listen to the fanboy "experts". Even if this wasn't Fallout based, it's still a good show. Looking forward to what's to come and so far it's good. I highly recommend it, Fallout fan or not!!!
Nails the vibe
payzillee12 April 2024
I've watched all eight episodes of Fallout and I have been pleasantly surprised. This show does a really good job of nailing the feel of the games, with it's mix of gore and wacky humour.
All three protaganists are interesting to watch but I particularly liked The Ghoul, who had a strong backstory, and the Vault Dweller, who's naivety made for quite a few laughs.
The locations in the show were styled on the game and were true to the game. Although, they were all smaller locations. There were no wanderings in large, destroyed cities. I guess that would have meant a bigger CGi budget, so it's understandable.
Also, it would have been nice if there was more danger in the wasteland created by the multitude of creatures from the game. This felt a bit neglected in the show. Again, I suspect this would have added to the budget. Perhaps these small quibbles could be rectified in Season 2. Surely there will be a Season 2 as this first season is surely going to be a success.
I absolutely loved the way the plot threads came together in the last episode. It was really satisfying and leaves room for the story to continue.
One last point. I've played and been a fan of all the games over the past few decades and find the 1-star reviews from fans of the game to be very strange. What are your expectations? You have to give the writers the chance to tell a story about characters in the Fallout World and they've done that very well. The set designers, costume artists, etc have nailed the style too, so how can this be a 1-star show? Insanity!
All three protaganists are interesting to watch but I particularly liked The Ghoul, who had a strong backstory, and the Vault Dweller, who's naivety made for quite a few laughs.
The locations in the show were styled on the game and were true to the game. Although, they were all smaller locations. There were no wanderings in large, destroyed cities. I guess that would have meant a bigger CGi budget, so it's understandable.
Also, it would have been nice if there was more danger in the wasteland created by the multitude of creatures from the game. This felt a bit neglected in the show. Again, I suspect this would have added to the budget. Perhaps these small quibbles could be rectified in Season 2. Surely there will be a Season 2 as this first season is surely going to be a success.
I absolutely loved the way the plot threads came together in the last episode. It was really satisfying and leaves room for the story to continue.
One last point. I've played and been a fan of all the games over the past few decades and find the 1-star reviews from fans of the game to be very strange. What are your expectations? You have to give the writers the chance to tell a story about characters in the Fallout World and they've done that very well. The set designers, costume artists, etc have nailed the style too, so how can this be a 1-star show? Insanity!
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