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'Fallout' TV Show: Post-Apocalyptic Fun or Flop?

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Find out what makes Amazon Prime Video's 'Fallout' series a blast in the post-apocalyptic wasteland!

Amazon Prime Video's 'Fallout' has captured audiences with its ambitious take on the popular video game. The series delves into a brand new story set in the post-apocalyptic world, blending violence and intrigue to honor the beloved game. With a mix of humor, self-awareness, and tension, 'Fallout' is an absolute blast of a TV show, proving to be a successful video game adaptation. In each episode, viewers are immersed in a wasteland that is far from welcoming, adding layers of suspense and unpredictability to the narrative.

'Fallout' may not be a hit with all fans of the game, but it certainly has its merits. The show's gallows humor, reminiscent of 'Westworld,' brings a unique and enjoyable spin to the post-apocalyptic genre. As the story unfolds, the show explores the complexities of surviving in a hostile world, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. The cast, including stars like Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell, delivers impressive performances that have garnered attention and praise.

Despite not being a die-hard fan, the reviewer finds 'Fallout' to be a refreshing addition to the TV landscape. The series manages to capture the essence of the game while offering a new perspective that appeals to both gamers and non-gamers alike. As viewers embark on this sci-fi adventure, they are treated to a compelling journey through the wasteland, filled with nods to the original game and engaging storytelling.

In the world of video game adaptations, 'Fallout' stands out for its ability to make the post-apocalyptic setting fun and entertaining. With nods to the Bethesda RPG tradition, the show thrives when it explores the unexpected and veers off the main path, delivering rewarding moments that keep audiences hooked.

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'Fallout' Review (Amazon Prime Video): I Have Some Good News (Forbes)

Fallout is a huge gamble for Amazon, a sprawling, expensive series that must simultaneously create a brand new story in the video game's world, ...

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'Fallout' TV Review: Prime Video Honors the Enticing Video Game ... (Variety)

A standout in the world of video game adaptation, Prime Video's "Fallout" is a violent but intriguing look into the beloved post-apocalyptic universe.

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Fallout review – an absolute blast of a TV show (The Guardian)

This immaculately made, supremely witty post-apocalyptic drama is yet another brilliant video game adaptation. It's funny, self-aware and tense – an ...

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'Fallout' Recap, Episode 2 (Vulture)

Spoiler alert: the wasteland isn't as welcoming as Lucy had initially hoped it would be. Read more in Vulture's episode-2 recap of 'Fallout.'

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'Fallout' Nails Video Game Adaptations by Making the Apocalypse Fun (WIRED)

"Westworld" creator Jonathan Nolan's new show keeps the gallows humor of "Fallout." He also packed the first season because “you have to be careful not to ...

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The Fallout TV Show Is Good – Season 1 Review (Game Informer)

I am not a Fallout fan. I've always admired the games and dabbled with them for a few hours here and there, but it was never a series that inspired ...

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Prime Video's 'Fallout' launches into the post-apocalyptic TV frontier ... (Space.com)

Grab your Vault suit and a Nuka Cola for a sci-fi romp through the wasteland in "Fallout," Amazon Prime Video's latest sci-fi gaming adventure for TV.

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'Fallout' Emmys Submissions: Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, Aaron ... (Variety)

Prime Video's "Fallout" reveals its Emmy submissions for stars Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell and Aaron Moten.

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Just like the games, the Fallout show works best when it ignores the ... (PC Gamer)

In true Bethesda RPG tradition, veering away from the main objective is what's most rewarding.

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'Fallout' Recap, Episode 3 (Vulture)

It's remarkable what 200 years of real depravity will do to a ghoul. Read more in Vulture's episode-3 recap of 'Fallout.'

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Fallout TV show stars say show goes big on details (BBC News)

JOJO WHILDEN A young woman with long black hair stands in an artificially lit, cylindrical JOJO WHILDEN. Ella Purnell plays Lucy - a vault dweller raised ...

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'Fallout': Why Does Vault Dweller Lucy MacLean Look So Familiar? (Forbes Innovation)

"Fallout" is finally here with some familiar faces in the cast, including the star who plays the lead role of Lucy MacLean. What other shows and movies has ...

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Fallout 4 is Getting Free Updates (Bethesda.net)

Return to the Commonwealth April 25! The free Fallout 4 upgrade arrives on next-gen consoles, updates for PC players and more.

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Fallout 4 is finally getting that next-gen update (Polygon)

PS5 and Xbox Series X players will be able to play Fallout 4 in 60 fps and with a variety of fixes when the free update releases on April 25.

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Fallout 4's Long-Awaited Next-Gen Update Finally Has a Release ... (IGN)

The free upgrade for the post-apocalyptic open-world role-playing game launches April 25 on Xbox Series X and S and PlayStation 5, and includes native ...

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'Fallout' is sweet, sharp pulp — and great post-apocalyptic TV (The Washington Post)

Prime Video's adaptation of the bestselling game series layers sharp pulp writing over a nuclear-ravaged America in arrested development.

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Fallout 4 is getting a next-gen update just in time for the show (The Verge)

With the new Amazon Fallout series, Bethesda is announcing a slew of updates for Fallout 4, including next-gen support, PC updates, and Steam Deck ...

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'Fallout' Recap, Episode 5: 'The Past' (Vulture)

It's really starting to look like we've got a conspiracy on our hands. Read more in Vulture's episode-five recap of 'Fallout.'

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The Fallout TV show's Season 1 is now available to stream (Rock Paper Shotgun)

Amazon and Bethesda's Fallout TV show is now available to stream over Amazon's Prime subscription service. Picture it: …

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The Fallout 4 next-gen update announced in 2022 will finally be out ... (PC Gamer)

The PC update will add support for widescreen and ultra-widescreen displays, update some quests, make fixes to the Creation Kit, and add a number of "stability, ...

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Amazon's 'Fallout' Show Captures the Most Important Aspect of the ... (Inverse)

'Fallout' nails one key feature of the video game series: every single character is an absolute numskull.

Three episodes in, the Fallout TV series absolutely nails it (Ars Technica)

Hyperviolence, strong characters, cool visuals, and some humor make a good show.

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In which I (mostly) debunk the latest Fallout controversy that claims ... (PC Gamer)

Some Fallout fans are concerned that the show 'retcons' Fallouts 1, 2, and New Vegas from Fallout history.

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Games Inbox: Is Fallout 4 still worth playing? (Metro)

The Friday letters page thinks it could run EA better than the current execs, as one reader is unimpressed by Immortals Of Aveum.

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I called the Vault-Tec phone number from the Fallout show so you ... (PC Gamer)

I was expecting a Fallout easter egg, or maybe the beginning of a Fallout ARG… I was wrong.

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Fallout 4 is Getting Free Updates (Bethesda.net)

Return to the Commonwealth April 25! The free Fallout 4 upgrade arrives on next-gen consoles, updates for PC players and more.

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Fallout and the Space Age: The franchise's connections and nods to ... (Space.com)

The Fallout video game franchise (now also a streaming series) is known for its unique take on the post-apocalypse, but it's also quite interested in outer ...

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