This is one of my journalism degree assignments*.
To say that gamers everywhere got excited by the news of a Fallout TV show is an understatement. The show was unanimously welcomed and embraced by Fallout fans worldwide.
Fallout is a post-apocalyptic video game franchise with multiple instalments created by Interplay Entertainment in 1997; Bethesda Software bought the rights to the title in 2007 releasing additional titles.
The TV show adaptation was released on Amazon Prime Video. The show is directed by Jonathan Nolan, known for his work as co-creator of Westworld, and written by screenwriters Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner. Geneva Robertson-Dworet has done the screenplay of the Tomb Raider film adaptation starring Alicia Vikander and Graham Wagner has previously worked on the comedy shows Silicon Valley and The Office.
Tod Howard, a producer at Bethesda Software, is also involved in the creation of the show as executive producer.
One season has been released with eight episodes of 45 to 74 minutes and a second season is confirmed by Amazon Prime Video.
The show does an exceptional job of transferring the post-apocalyptic Fallout Wastelands onto the TV screen and taking us on a dystopian journey alongside Lucy, played by Ella Purnell, Maximus, played by Aaron Clifton Moten, and the Ghoul, played by Walton Goggins, the show’s main characters.
None of them know each other but their lives get intertwined in a series of unpredicted events. Weird creatures, naivety, slyness and bravery are the main ingredients in these sci-fi, dystopian lands.
Viewers who have played the video games will be thrilled to see the realization of their favourite setting that takes place somewhere in the year 2296 and spot a few Easter eggs. However, it is not a requirement to have played the game so newcomers who love futuristic adventures will enjoy a great story just the same.
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