Prepare to return to the Wasteland as Prime Video’s rendition of the post-apocalyptic game series Fallout makes its comeback for a second season. Anticipate more recognizable elements from Bethesda’s titles.
In Season 1, showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner collaborated with production designer Howard Cummings and set decorator Regina Graves to recreate the retro-futuristic and post-apocalyptic aspects of the Fallout games, featuring the memorable “Please stand by” screens and the T-60 power armor. Season 2 promises additional Sugar Bombs, irradiated adversaries, and Vault-Tec establishments.
Season 2 will showcase significant locations from the games, such as Fallout: New Vegas. The series delves into the post-apocalyptic Wasteland depicted in various Fallout games. In Season 1, characters encountered Red Rocket gas stations, Super Duper Marts, and towns reminiscent of Megaton, Rivet City, New Reno, and Diamond City. Season 2 concentrates on New Vegas, a deteriorating version of the City of Lights from the third Fallout installment.
Episode 1 does not reach New Vegas, but it’s imminent as Lucy (Ella Purnell) and Cooper Howard/The Ghoul (Walton Goggins) follow her father’s path there. The opening scene sees them caught in a dilemma at The Great Khan raider hideout, a site from Fallout: New Vegas in the Mojave Wasteland. The gang’s headquarters is the Dino Dee-lite Motel, another locale from Fallout: New Vegas, boasting a massive T-rex.
This season includes vaults such as Vaults 31, 32, and 33, each containing its own enigmas. There are also unoccupied vaults to investigate, including Vault 24, which was omitted from Fallout: New Vegas. Near its entrance, Lucy and Coop traverse the Starlight Drive-In, an iconic location from Fallout 4. The cinema’s marquee displays that the last film was A Man and His Dog 3, starring Coop.
A fresh location is the subterranean Vault-Tec tower, where Lucy’s father Hank (Kyle MacLachlan) goes at the conclusion of episode 1.
Fallout brings the armor, weapons, and gadgets from the games into reality. The series shines in production design, particularly with the armor, weapons, and gadgets, although it does not feature the V.A.T.S. system. Season 2 continues to captivate fans.
Vault Dwellers, including Lucy, don the franchise’s trademark Pip-Boy, a wrist-mounted device utilized for navigation, Geiger counter, flashlight, and more. In this season, Lucy uses hers to unlock Vault 24 in episode 1. The Pip-Boys prominently display the game’s Vault Boy mascot, modeled after Cooper.
The Brotherhood of Steel’s T-60 power armor from Fallout 4 is back, alongside raider leathers and vault jumpsuits. Season 2 kicks off with Fallout: New Vegas’ grenade launcher.
Fallout depends on aid, just as the game does. Characters require aid items for survival. Season 1 showcased Atomic Age foods like YumYum Deviled Eggs, Insta-Mash, Nuka-Cola, and Sugar Bombs. The flea soup consumed by Lucy in episode 1 is exclusive to the show.
Aid goes beyond sustenance, including stimulants and anti-radiation medication. Season 1 featured RadAway, Jet, and stimpaks. Episode 1 of Season 2 lacks many chems, but there may be more to come.
Companions play a crucial role in the Wasteland. Season 1 introduced Mister Handy robot butlers and a canine named CX404, also known as Dogmeat, who returns in Season 2.
Fallout’s adversaries are lifted straight from the game. The series has presented Raiders, Fiends, Radroaches, Yao Guai, Feral Ghouls, and a massive anglerfish. Season 2 has depicted the Great Khans from Fallout: New Vegas, but threats from the vaults seem more urgent.
Super Mutants, a prominent enemy from the games, are absent from the series. They make a brief appearance on a “Wanted!” poster in Season 1, episode 6. Hopefully, they will appear.
Feeling motivated to revisit the games? Fallout Season 2 premieres Dec. 16 at 9 p.m. ET on Prime Video, with new episodes released weekly.