Fallout

It took a while for it to click, but by the end of episode three I was hooked. As is often the case, the first two episodes feel a bit disjointed and expository. However, the characters are interesting right from the start. The two main characters in particular, with their naivety and chutzpah, are well drawn and strongly cast. Walton Goggins is the perfect antagonist, who initially comes across as a stereotype that is increasingly deconstructed over time. I don't know the video game at all, but the complexity of the story is impressive without being overwhelming. I'm really looking forward to season 2.

Big fan of the Fallout series so was very worried about this. Was blown away about how well they adapted, superb. Perfect translation of Fallout to TV. Loved all the actors, loved the plot, characters, writing, action, effects. Totally addictive, suspect non-Fallout fans will Love this also. Characterisation of all characters was complete, enjoyable, changeable. Such a breath of fresh air to see such good, intelligent, creative writing. Addictive viewing from start to end. Really hope they continue this and is an example of good TV for other programs. Highly recommend and look forward to more.

Amongst the best game adaptations ever and good TV. Not easy to balance between the two. Off balance can go too game or too TV. In this case, in balance. Almost perfect balance really..

Premise appears simple but it is more than that. More one looks, more it looks like what is presumed might not be. Some things are left ambiguous, other do not add up, while for example, what is presumed to be a MacGuffin, isn't because got actual value added to it, having impact and effect, as well as what it is, what it does, and its origin revealed..

Great season that ends with promising finale, and as continues from there, season two might just be even better..

No too much diving into heavy drama, character drama, and all the stuff that, truth to be told, does not exist in video games overall, or more accurately said, there is no emphasis on that in video games mostly. Still, characters in Fallout show have more than solid development and arcs, often leaning or entering into drama, while kept a video game style, for this case true Fallout games style, that are still just a starting point in the first season, building for multi season series. Very similar is with the world building, that is immense, while paced to avoid being too overwhelming, considering how big the Fallout world is, and over what long time period it extends, while also is a story-telling tool, simplest example of that is the airship seen, arrived all the way from the East/North East US, with a mid-stop likely in Utah, ultimately all the way West..

In addition to massive lore and extensive source material, show on its own, same as the source material itself, doesn't make it obvious, doesn't spoon feed, and instead frames it into several layers, of which two of the most importance are surface easy going, and in depth complex below. The former mostly serves distraction by fun and enjoyment, the latter tells what actually is what..

It really is one of the best adaptations up to date, possibly ever, if not the best. Others should take a note, and use this as the example and the recipe. The way creators managed to capture the core, the essence and the overall feel of the source material, that is the franchise consisting of several video games, and transfer (translate) it into different type media that is, in this case, a tv show, is immaculate, a great job really.

Talking about the tv show, season 1 is pretty good tv too, that also establishes (strong) foundations for (what can be) an excellent series..

So far, pretty good and quite promising overall.