We Watched Fallout Season 2 Premiere Episodes & The Truth is Unbelievable!

What’s it about? 

Following the epic finale of season 1 where Lucy was confronted with the true nature of her father, our heroine, still accompanied by her hilarious ghoul, is on a mission for revenge and heads towards the walls of New Vegas. This city has a history as legendary as it is mysterious. The journey promises to be more dangerous than ever, as the Brotherhood of Steel, which the young Maximus is part of, is preparing to wage war and devastate the lands of the Wasteland… 

Who’s in it? 

Fans will be delighted to see the return of the main characters from the first season: Lucy (Ella Purnell), the Ghoul (Walton Goggins), Maximus (Aaron Moten), Hank MacLean (Kyle MacLachlan), Norm (Moisés Arias), and Barb (Frances Turner). Newcomer Justin Theroux (The Leftovers) tops the cast list. He plays the enigmatic Mr. House, a character familiar to game fans and a future formidable antagonist for our heroine Lucy. 

Is it worth watching? 

In this second season, the writers have chosen to maintain continuity: with the key elements well established in season 1, the story unfolds smoothly. Fallout, still as funny and dark as before, continues to stand out from its post-apocalyptic competitors like The Last of Us by incorporating purely comedic scenes that had us laughing out loud. A difficult blend in such a violent universe, but works perfectly due to its balance: in Fallout, humor never ridicules the characters’ dramatic experiences. 

This balancing act allows the writers to deliver entertainment that appears light-hearted but does not shy away from addressing tough themes. This time, it’s the soldier Maximus who is particularly tested, driven mad by the surrounding senseless violence, and spurred on in his murderous rage by generals hungry for wars and glory. A particularly relevant topic in a time when military conflicts are depicted on social media, unintentionally documenting the daily lives of young soldiers slowly losing their grip. 

Fallout continues to demonstrate that high-budget entertainment can be serious, and that seriousness does not preclude humor. We are eagerly looking forward to seeing what the upcoming episodes have to offer!

Fallout is available on Prime Video. 

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