In a future, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles brought about by nuclear decimation, citizens must live in underground bunkers to protect themselves from radiation, mutants and bandits.In a future, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles brought about by nuclear decimation, citizens must live in underground bunkers to protect themselves from radiation, mutants and bandits.In a future, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles brought about by nuclear decimation, citizens must live in underground bunkers to protect themselves from radiation, mutants and bandits.
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 14 wins & 74 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Fallout' TV series is acclaimed for its faithful post-apocalyptic setting, dark humor, and intricate characters. The show is celebrated for its meticulous attention to detail, immersive world, and compelling performances. However, some critics note pacing problems, underdeveloped characters, and inconsistent tone. The series delves into survival, morality, and human consequences, generally regarded as a successful adaptation that respects the original material while providing new narratives.
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The Fallout TV series, inspired by the beloved video game franchise, has received praise for its faithful recreation of the post-apocalyptic world fans cherish. The visuals capture the desolate beauty of the wasteland, with iconic elements like power armor, Vault-Tec jumpsuits, and mutated creatures brought to life in stunning detail. The storytelling effectively balances dark humor, survival drama, and action-packed sequences, staying true to the game's tone. The cast delivers strong performances, with nuanced characters that add emotional depth. It's a thrilling adaptation that honors the source material while offering fresh surprises for longtime fans.
Immaculate adaptation. Looks and feels and sounds like the games, also "behaves" like the games too.
Obviously, as it is a TV show, TV stuff was added and mixed with it, while all without losing the games vibe, and with TV stuff being pretty good, and well made too. Almost unbelievable that we got a pretty good TV show, that stays true to, and respects the source material, while also capturing the essence of it.., must be one in a hundred, or more likely, a thousand..plus..
Very interested to see what and how it will do with the next, and if that one goes well, other upcoming seasons. Somehow it looks and feels it will be great.
Obviously, as it is a TV show, TV stuff was added and mixed with it, while all without losing the games vibe, and with TV stuff being pretty good, and well made too. Almost unbelievable that we got a pretty good TV show, that stays true to, and respects the source material, while also capturing the essence of it.., must be one in a hundred, or more likely, a thousand..plus..
Very interested to see what and how it will do with the next, and if that one goes well, other upcoming seasons. Somehow it looks and feels it will be great.
I love the Fallout franchise, played all of the solo games as they came out and this show captures them. I can watch this show and feel the excitement I had playing the levels for the first time. The series pays homage to it all so far, and very well done in a way my wife who has never played one of the games still understands while enjoying the show. She can see my excitement and knows something is coming by my body language, but they did such a wonderful job bringing the world to life. We are looking forward to seeing more of these come out; I am looking forward to see some more enemies and friends appear on screen.
10bogbear
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.
The test of a good TV series is how much you want to watch the next episode after the previous one has finished. Fallout absolutely passes this test, with me wanting to immediately move to the next episode every time.
The first couple of episodes are quite full of exposition and world building, but once the setting is done, the episodes are uniformly excellent.
The story had four main threads; Lucy (the naïve but plucky girl from a vault), Maximus (the idealistic Brotherhood of Steel grunt), Cooper (a ghoul) and Cooper (in flashback, a Hollywood star). The world has a different history to ours; 1950s tech is more advanced, but with the same aesthetics. And the bomb dropped then as well.
The writing builds both character and tension, slowly weaving mystery and reveals, with frequent dark humour and genuine heart. All the characters feel real, despite their bizarre and post-apocalyptic setting, and they all merit empathy.
Roll on season 2!
The first couple of episodes are quite full of exposition and world building, but once the setting is done, the episodes are uniformly excellent.
The story had four main threads; Lucy (the naïve but plucky girl from a vault), Maximus (the idealistic Brotherhood of Steel grunt), Cooper (a ghoul) and Cooper (in flashback, a Hollywood star). The world has a different history to ours; 1950s tech is more advanced, but with the same aesthetics. And the bomb dropped then as well.
The writing builds both character and tension, slowly weaving mystery and reveals, with frequent dark humour and genuine heart. All the characters feel real, despite their bizarre and post-apocalyptic setting, and they all merit empathy.
Roll on season 2!
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- TriviaThe oversized pack the Squires carry for the Knights is a joke at the games where carrying too many items can overencumber your character.
- Crazy creditsEach episode, Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner alternate top billing as series creators. For episodes that they also wrote, the second-billed creator is the first-billed writer.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Tyrone Magnus: Fallout - Teaser Trailer | Prime Video | Reaction! (2023)
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