The Fallout TV series will finally bring Bethesda’s beloved post-apocalyptic RPG franchise to television screens soon. The adaptation has been in the works for a whopping five years.
Helmed by Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy and produced by Amazon Studios, the TV show will be a fresh story that adheres to Fallout canon. The show is only confirmed for one season so far, as the creators want to focus on quality. We break down everything you need to know about the latest video game adaptation.
The Fallout TV Show Paves Its Own Story Path
Unlike most video game adaptations, the Fallout TV series won’t directly follow the plot of any existing game. Instead, the show is an original story that follows the journey of Vault 33 dwellers venturing out into the wasteland for the first time.
According to co-creator Jonathan Nolan, the team wanted to deliver a “terrific first season” with a self-contained story, avoiding the pitfalls of other game adaptations like Halo which prioritized setting up big events to milk the franchise in the long run. Quality is paramount to the Fallout producers.
An Excellent Cast Headlines The Show
Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy are executive producers on the project, with Bethesda’s Todd Howard, creator of the Fallout series, also involved as an executive producer. His involvement ensures the series stays true to the spirit of the franchise, and doesn’t impose on any of his ideas for Fallout 5.
The series boasts a talented cast led by British actress Ella Purnell from the hit series Yellowjackets and Maleficent. She’ll portray Lucy, a young Vault Dweller veering into the wasteland. Opposite her will be Walton Goggins, known for his work on Justified and The Shield, playing the role of noseless bounty hunter Cooper Howard, also known as the Ghoul.
The show will also feature a number of guest stars throughout its run. Kyle MacLachlan, best known for Twin Peaks, joins the cast as Lucy’s father, while Moisés Arias will portray her brother. Appearances by Mike Doyle, Johnny Pemberton, Cherien Dabis, Dale Dickey, and Matty Cardarople are confirmed as well.
Streaming Details And Release Date
The Fallout TV series will premiere on 11 April 2024, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. All eight episodes will be released at once, allowing fans to binge-watch the entire season at their leisure. If you’d like to subscribe to Prime Video, a standard subscription costs $15/month or $140/year. New subscribers can opt for a 30-day free trial to see if the service is right for them.
However, Amazon has begun displaying ads on every tier, so if you’d like to get rid of them, you’ll have to shell out an additional $3/month. Troubling price-gouging aside, the Fallout TV series is shaping up to be a worthwhile adaptation of an iconic name, regardless of whether you’re a devout Fallout fan or a newcomer to the franchise.
