The Target

Episode 1 of Fallout was very interesting and a good setup for the rest of the series. However, after a very exciting first half where we are introduced to Lucy and her backstory, the Maximus segment was a bit more sedate and made me think the pace would be a bit slower now after the fast start.

I also figured that our main protagonists - Lucy, Maximus and The Ghoul - would probably tread parallel paths for a while before meeting in some climactic scene a few episodes into the future. I haven't played the video game so I have no idea how the plot is supposed to go.

So much for the slow convergence of the separate paths! Episode 2 propels the story forward in a massive way, jolting the series into top gear. No slow convergence, our characters' lives are now well intertwined.

It's not just the plot that's motored ahead, the action has ramped up too. Some great action scenes in this episode.

Fantastic episode and am looking forward to what the remainder of the series brings us.

I thought the pilot was excellent, but this one was fantastic. It did a near perfect job of bringing all the main characters together and pushing the story forward. The standoff at Filly was very intense and made for a great climax to this episode. The whole setting with all the props did a really great job of paying tribute to the 3D video games. I'm also opening up to Maximus's character. He seemed pretty bland and one-dimensional during the pilot but my concerns are starting to ease as he develops courage in the Brotherhood of Steel. Again, Lucy and The Ghoul shined through this one and continue to impress me. 4.5/5 stars.

Solid second episode, from someone who didn't play the games. I remember when the first one came out (friends played) and it reminded me of the underrated cult-classic 'Six-String Samurai'. Episode 1 was more like a less creepy version of 'A Boy and His Dog', but Episode 2 explores the post-apocalypse world more, and I like that it's building out on an already familiar idea. It's like seeing a planet in Star Wars that isn't Tatooine. The two episodes are pretty comparable, but I think I liked Ep 2 slightly more because of the jokes, character building, and fight scenes.

Not quite as many explosions as episode 1, but a fair amount of shooting, punching and violence to be entertaining. The actors had a bit more room to work and the protagonist evolved after experiencing challenges stemming from her sheltered existence, and as a result she has the beginning of a character arc. The squire appears to also have an arc, but the writers haven't done as well at explaining his motivations so far; but can't rule out that it wasn't intentional.

'The Target' gives me a lot of hope for the rest of the series. They could still screw it up, but there haven't been any major red-flags and so far it's just been kind of fun wacky entertainment.

In episode 2, "The Target" (I love this title, by the way) both Lucy and Maximus have been uprooted respectively and made their way to the surface on missions that will lead them to their paths crossing. Lucy, searching for her father and Maximus searching for redemption. In this episode we get a more in depth look art the various sights of what it means to now be a surface dweller from the people they encounter, to the issues they bump into and their differing reasons to capture The Target. Of course bright-eyed Ella Purnell is such a soft spot in a new world of chaos that it's hard not to want to root for her to win. We also see the Ghoul's positioning on the surface since we were introduced to him in episode 1. One thing about him is that he's a beast and he knows his stuff! This episode brings forth a new character, Dr. Siggi Wilson who plays a vital role in this game that has each player searching. When Lucy and he converge more than once she begins to realize this and tries helping him at all costs. And it is here that she realizes that things aren't what they seem. A great second episode that opens the narrative up more...essentially in hook, line and sinker fashion.

This episode focuses more on developing relationships between characters and does a great job portraying their internal emotions and tensions. Strong dramatic moments and meaningful dialogues, combined with well-timed action scenes, make the second episode equally compelling and engaging.

With new storylines introduced, this episode adds depth and layers to the narrative. The interactions between characters feel natural and believable, helping viewers empathize with them more. Also, the set design and visual effects enhance the post-apocalyptic feel.amirhosseinahg.