If you want, you can stop right after this – I love Fallout and you should watch ASAP! Amazon’s latest offering is based on the hit video game franchise, delivering an exciting and witty post-apocalyptic drama that stands tall among its peers.
It’s an impeccably crafted series that immerses viewers in a world teeming with tension, humor, and self-awareness, making it a must-watch for both fans of the game and newcomers alike.
Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) is Lucy, an optimistic Vault-dweller with an all-American can-do spirit. Her peaceful and idealistic nature is tested when she is forced to the surface to rescue her father. Aaron Moten is Maximus, a young soldier who rises to the rank of squire in the militaristic faction called Brotherhood of Steel.
He will do anything to further the Brotherhood’s goals of bringing law and order to the wasteland. Walton Goggins (The Shield, Sons of Anarchy) is The Ghoul, a morally ambiguous bounty hunter with a 200-year history of the post-nuclear world. These disparate parties collide when chasing an artifact from an enigmatic researcher that has the potential to radically change the power dynamic in this world.
Navigating a treacherous landscape filled with giant cockroaches, sea monsters, and rival factions, Lucy’s journey unfolds with gripping intensity and unexpected twists.
Produced by Kilter Films and helmed by executive producers Jonathan Nolan (Person of Interest, Westworld) and Lisa Joy, Fallout promises a gripping narrative brought to life by a talented ensemble cast. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as co-showrunners and writers, expertly blending traditional post-apocalyptic tropes with witty takes on 1950s motifs and horror elements, creating a narrative that is both thrilling and thought-provoking. Watch the trailer below
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The stellar cast includes Moisés Arias, Kyle MacLachlan, Sarita Choudhury, Michael Emerson, Leslie Uggams, Frances Turner, and more, each adding depth and intrigue to the unfolding saga. With production in association with Bethesda Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks, “Fallout” is set to captivate audiences worldwide with its blend of action, suspense, and dark humor.
The ensemble cast delivers standout performances, with Goggins’s dual portrayal of Howard and a mutated remnant offering depth and nuance to the story. Moten shines as his transformation from victim to rogue lord adds layers of intrigue to the plot. Purnell’s portrayal of Lucy’s descent from innocence is both captivating and poignant, drawing viewers deeper into the series’ complex web of secrets and revelations.
With each episode unveiling new mysteries and escalating tension, Fallout keeps audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Masterful direction, coupled with the series’ impeccable pacing and sharp dialogue, ensures that Fallout is an absolute blast of a TV show—one that demands to be seen and savored.
BOTTOM LINE: Fallout is a REEL SEE – a triumph of storytelling and a testament to the enduring power of the post-apocalyptic genre. With its blend of humor, suspense, and heart, it’s a series that leaves viewers eagerly awaiting what lies ahead in this captivating world of survival and intrigue.
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The Geek is a working screenwriter, director and screenwriting instructor.
