Prime Video’s Fallout TV show is already making waves as it has successfully managed to capture the essence of the franchise. The same franchise that has mesmerized generations of gamers to dream of survival in a dystopic, post-apocalyptic, future/past.
Producers of the TV show have used quite a few ‘deep pulls’ from the game. Some of them are so obscure, that it feels like nobody other than the developers of the game themselves and a few superfans would get them. For example, the whiteboard outside of a terminal. And Nathan Purkeypile found it. He is the developer who put the sign in Fallout 4 in the first place. And safe to say, he was impressed.
Prime’s Fallout Resonates With Fans
One of the main things that happens during a TV adaptation of a video game is that the players lose their control over the narrative. So, when shows like HALO completely disregard the game’s legend and style, gamers are bound to feel lost in a world that is not theirs.
But following The Last of Us‘s footsteps, the Fallout TV show has won over a lot of gamers already. With numerous references peppered all over the show, fans are having the time of their lives spotting references from their favorite video game franchise.
Developer Nate Purkeypile seems to have caught an obscure one that has impressed him. He took to X to share his discovery in the comments of his post about Easter Eggs in the show.
Most obscure one I've noticed so far:
— Nate Purkeypile – The Axis Unseen 🤘🏹🔥 (@NPurkeypile) April 12, 2024
Random signs from the shops in Diamond City show up in Episode 2.
I remember putting those in the game! They aren't even big posters or anything, just small ones with words.
Deep pull lol
What's the most obscure one you've noticed? pic.twitter.com/Kak0Izc0ED
At his invitation, more people joined in the comments describing the various other Easter Eggs that they had found. Magazine covers, guides, bobbleheads, etc. came up as people expressed astonishment at the attention to detail on the TV show developers’ part.
Nukacolas were referenced as one fan laughingly pointed out. PIP Boy 2000s and the Shady Sands sign from the trailer were also mentioned. With the tremendous success of Fallout, Bethesda may well be looking towards adapting other franchises.
Fallout’s Meteoric Rise to the Top of Charts
The Fallout TV show was released on 11th April 2024. It had gone straight to the Top 10 in Charts in the UK soon after its release. The show has a 93% Rotten Tomatoes with critics. Viewers ratings are at 85%.
Fans have been particularly appreciative of the way the TV show introduced its protagonists. The general atmosphere and world of the game have been emulated so well that fans are going gaga over it. The TV series has also garnered particular praise for its usage of humor which has been a popular creative decision by the developers.
So far, Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins have been hailed for their phenomenal portrayal of the characters Lucy and the Ghoul respectively. Fan forums and communities are rife with intense discussions about the number of ways the Fallout TV show has been faithful to the games.
Which was your favorite Easter Egg from the show? Did you manage to find any obscure ones? Do let us know in the comments below.
