Fallout Season 1 Review
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- Fallout Season 1 Review
PREMISE
The show depicts the aftermath of an apocalyptic nuclear exchange in an alternate history of Earth where advances in nuclear technology after WWII led to the emergence of a retrofuturistic society and a subsequent resource war. Many survivors took refuge in fallout bunkers known as Vaults, built to preserve humanity in the event of nuclear annihilation, unaware each Vault was designed to perform psychological experiments on the Vault Dwellers.
More than two hundred years later, a young woman named Lucy leaves behind her home in Vault 33 to venture out into the dangerously unforgiving wasteland of a devastated Los Angeles to look for her father. Along the way, she meets a Brotherhood of Steel squire and a ghoul bounty hunter, each with their own mysterious past and agendas to settle.
Created by
Graham Wagner
Geneva Robertson-Dworet
Based on Fallout
by Bethesda Softworks[a]
Starring
Ella Purnell
Aaron Moten
Kyle MacLachlan
Moises Arias
Xelia Mendes-Jones
Walton Goggins
Composer Ramin Djawadi
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The video game adaptation era is upon us lads 🔥
Which one is next? I hear they're making God of War
@@anngo4140 that one has me super nervous but equally anticipating. The 2018 PS4 one is my all time favorite video game (Ragnarok too by that extension lol)
Yep ! Super heroes are done . It’s time for video games .
So true and I’m all here for it!
Please, please. please Skyrim next!
Your side quest criticism if fair, but that is exactly how the games play out. You have your main quest objective as the player character, which is usually a Vault Dweller so think of Lucy as the stand in character as the player, and as soon as you think you are getting closer to your quest objective, so many other things happen that pull your character in other directions. But that is kind of the point of the games. The more your character does the more their reputation spreads throughout the wasteland as well, so the show was actually very true to the games with the side quest feel.
As a fan of Fallout, I’m happy the show really did well and I can’t wait for season 2.
Sean should immediately go play any Fallout game he can get his hands on. Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas are my faves!
It’s amazing how good a video game tv show can be when the creators actually respect the source material!
I thought the first episode was slow but god damn was it pretty
they didnt really respect new vegas
I wonder if this new era of video game adaptations will be the new superhero movie era for this decade
I'm all for it. There's a lot of great IPs in video games that I think are good for a tv series.
Side quests are an integral part of a fallout game. Rarely is a fallout game ever linear in its objective. That's why fallout fans are going to love this series.
Sean, I just got word another settlement needs your help. I'll mark it on your map!
Don’t you dare 😂😂
Everyone liked that
Someone new picks up the head A NEW HAND TOUCHES THE BEACON
Lucy and her innocence throughout the show makes her one of my favorite characters in a while. She's just an absolute joy.
I really enjoyed this show, my biggest gripe about adaptations for video games is that the creators never give the game’s source material its proper respect. But Fallout legit takes what’s in the game, and puts it on the screen. The big reveals at the final episodes had my head spinning hardcore. I am impatiently awaiting season 2. Hopefully we get to see Super Mutants, more robots, and Deathclaws.
I've wanted an adaptation of fallout ever since I played New Vegas. One of the reason I love this franchise is the fact that it's set centuries after the world ended, I think that really sets it apart from other post-apocalyptic settings.
Getting Ramin Djawadi was an absolute great choice for the series, he’s an underrated composer
I finally finished the show tonight, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the adaptation! I have played a couple of the games, and that sense of discovery you mentioned, is very integral to the games for me. The sense of curiosity about the world, and the wacky characters you find are all part of what makes it great to me. I can’t wait for season 2 to drop!
I’ve honestly never played the games but after watching the show I really want to. Which Fallout game do you think is the best.
To me, the way that they build the first season is quite like how the games use quests to advance the story, including a series of moral choices that affects the outcomes and the unavoidable plot armors.
About the side quests, that's how the Fallout game do. I believe they sum that up in a quote by Cooper in episode 4: "rule number one of the wasteland is you always get sidetracked by some bullshit”
Disagree about Maximus. His character progression is slow but steady. Here is my breakdown of him:
1. His one of the survival of the nuclear bombing of Shady Sand as a young child. Thus his psyche was scarred really early;
2. He was rescued by a Brotherhood of Steel's knight which inevitably admired as a cult of heroes;
3. He is emotionally and intelligence stunted (that long training to be squire but don't know what a circuit look like) either due to genetics or prolonged exposure to nuclear radiation prior being rescued by BOS;
4. His disillusionment with the same Brotherhood of Steel chapter that saved him as time passed on because that chapter have morphed into something far from his original idealized version of it. We can see what kind of Knights that this chapter of the Brotherhood had by the example of Knight Titus. Even its elder acknowledged this;
5. He is quite brave/stubborn to what he want to do. He want to be knight and would let a "fake" knight like Titus die and replace him to achieve his dream of an idealized Knight of the Brotherhood;
6. He knew of betrayal as Thaddeus reverted after Maximus shown his ruse about being Knight Titus. He just want to feel he belongs somewhere like a confused kid with a grown up body;
7. He only knew real kindness and trustworthiness when traveling with Lucy. Lucy confirmation of him being a good person and reacted quite much better than Thaddeus did when he told her the truth about faking to be Knight Titus gave him hope and love that he can look forward to (in Season 2);
8. His face when he find himself got caught in another lie, not of his own making this time, was priceless to me at the end of season 1.
All in all Maximus is quite a complicated person that had to face wasteland challenges, colleague challengers, relationship challenges, etc. which all requires a lot of EQ, with an inherent mental disability that keeps him mostly at a child's level. So even if his progression is slower than Lucy and Cooper, I find his growth adequate because he had to grow from a very low EQ base.
I’ve been a fallout fan for several years and this show is very faithful to the source material with so many little references that immerse you. On top of that that, the story is great and the characters are likeable
I personally disagree with the side quest argument since that’s how the games are. You have the main story then go on side quests then end the game with finishing that main story. I feel like that was a good way to adapt a video game into a show. I agree with everything else you said and season 2 can’t come sooner!!
I love how the show doesn’t have any A listers. Like Pedro was great as Joel and Chris was good as Mario, but it’s nice to not have a super big name
Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, Leslie Uggams sounds like celebrities if you ask me.
@@ConstantineAlexanderSoelaimanthey arent that big. Goggins is probably the biggest. Pratt and pedro are much bigger
The show getting a little unfocused in the middle with side quests really does make it more like the game since it's an open world where it's really easy to wonder off the main quest and explore side quests
Absolutely! Not sure thisnwas a conscious thing as there needs to be something to build up...but the best thing is...this show did such a good job that if anyone WANTS to go explore more of this world.. the games exist to do just that, Creatures, factions, animal companions, lore, mysterious settings and staged scenes that have unsettling revelations. its all there. Can't get over how well this show captured all of that for fans of the franchise AND been a hit with new eyes too!
Walton Goggins is great. I hope they have an excuse to cast Timothy Olyphant in season 2.
When I saw Timothy I started to freak out
I like how we got Ellstin Limehouse
I would highly recommend you try out the games if you enjoy a lot of the concepts introduced to you in the show, it really is an entirely different experience.
Superhero movies are out video game movies are in unless you're spider-verse
Love how we have been getting great video game adaptations as of late!
Sean, if you haven’t already, I’d love to see you make a video of video games that should get film or show adaptations, and who you would have direct and star in them
I totally agree with the negatives, but I also thought that the ending was a little generic since it's something we've seen many times before. But the thing that I liked the most about this show is that it sets the tone perfectly with the comedy, the gore and the production design. It's clearly made by people that love the source material.
I’ve only played a few of the games but they did a perfect job capturing that Fallout feeling as you described the world to perfection.
Definitely agree that they should’ve gave Maximus more development since Lucy and Cooper/Ghoul were very compelling, and that they should’ve released it weekly.
Overall I loved it. Can’t wait for season 2.
“Thou shall get sidetracked by bullshit every goddamn time”-Ghoul
I believe the flow of the main plot is intentional, as the games flow similarly. The main quest is simply a catalyst for the character work, and the adventure. The Ghoul even has a line poking fun at this when he says “The golden rule of the wasteland, thou shalt get sidetracked by bullsh*t every god*mn time.” 😂
Alter goggins was the main character of two extremely popular and critically acclaimed shows. The shield and justified
Honestly the amount of video game stories that are worthy for a films or tv show adaptation is crazy
Having never played the games, I'm halfway through the season and I'm diggin it. Johnathan Nolan has another hit under his belt.
Best adaptation of a game I've seen in live action. Better than TLOU, however Castlevania still takes the cake
Does Cyberpunk count? That’s probably still my favorite personally lol
@@NinthShinigami Cyberpunk one was awesome, definitely counts. Castlevania has 4 seasons worth of good characters and storytelling, awesome awesome visuals
@@dbeardsley0 haven’t seen it yet, always forget it exists and by that time I’m already watching or reading something else 😅😓
Hard disagree on it being better than TLOU. I just found the storytelling and characters way more compelling in that show. This show only really gets compelling in its second half when certain mysteries get explored and answered in greater detail. While the performances from the 3 leads here are terrific they are not nearly as compelling and emotionally affecting as the ones in TLOU.
Personally I found the Last of Us show to be a bit overrated. I don’t like to use that word at all, but for that show, no other way for me to say it. It was good, but I think the video game did a way better job with the story and characters and the show kinda shot some of the stuff down in between its pacing and small amount of 8 eps. It needed 12 minimum…
Ive put hundreds upon hundreds of hours into this series. And to say I was hyped for this show is an understatement. I have a few episodes left but I can already say its most likely gonna go down as my favorite piece of media all year
The side quests were done on purpose because in the games…..everyone gets dragged into doing side quests instead of the main quest. It was a metaphor for the gamers. The ghoul even mentions it in the show after he has his “meds” destroyed.
if you replaced every time he mentions tv show with video game this video would still make sense. Shows how good this show is
Very good show. So fun and entertaining. And Ella Purnell that plays Lucy is so pretty. Lucy is a great character. She is selfless and has a huge heart and she just wants to help people. My favourite character for sure. Ella did an amazing job playing her, she’s so talented
I’ve been playing Fallout since 1997….played all of the games multiple times. I’m a huge fan.
Watched the first episode. I believe vaults has a thousand or more dwellers but seems like the tv series depicted even less than 50 people? Also, there is a question that one of the vault is invaded from the outside. When you have so many thousands of dwellers in the vaults, this news will spread like a wildfire among the interconnected vaults.
Mass Effect would be a awesome tv show or movie!
This show was absolutely incredible. I as a Resident Evil fan wish we could finally get a great live-action adaptation.
The progression you discussed through the season is what every television show does Sean. There's always "side quests" in a series. They can't jump right to the objective, that's for the ending.
“Essstettik” - Sean Chandler
Never played the game, knew nothing about it.
Absolutely loved it. Such a fun and unique world as you described. For this reason the side quests didnt bother me, I thought they did a good job of fleshing out the world and providing insight to some of the mysteries.
I would agree about the Maximus character though, found him to be very annoying. All the weakest parts are primarily found in his storyline. Especially compated to Lucy and the Ghoul who are far more compelling characters.
And Walton Goggins is simply incredible, absolutely electric every time he is on screen.
Cant wait for more Fallout. The narrative that video games only get bad adaptations is crumbling away. Incredible series.
That first bad things is the main thing in the games. First you would do few main quest and lost to side quest for 50+ hours and then remember to continue main quest untill to get something new and then lost to side again. Let´s see tonight how works in serie..
I understand where you’re coming from with the bad, but the show perfectly encapsulated what the wasteland is. In the games you always have a main quest, but you are continually distracted around every turn, so from a narrative perspective I can see how that’s irritating, but as far as sticking true to the source, they hit it on the head.
Yeah it's interesting. As the outsider, I latched onto the main objective setup in the first 3 episodes. And was confused by the shift of focus for the next few episodes. And usually that's a BAD THING with a show like this.
But all the fans of the game are pointing out that's entirely intentional and an example of the show being a good adaptation.
All of it makes me want to carve out sometime and play one of the games and then rewatch the show.
@@SeanChandlerTalksAbout You should, I would be very intrigued to hear your thoughts on it! The ghoul said perfectly I think in episode 3:
“Thou shall get sidetracked by bullshit every goddamn time” - a perfect nod to how sidetracked you can get lol
4 episodes so far and pretty impressed with how it turned out.
The mystery of the vaults reminds me of Lost. A lot of questions about who is behind this and why is it happening. Fallout handled those questions perfectly. As Kyle MacLachlin might say, "A Damn Fine Show!" - Your review was excellent Mr. Chandler.
Yes, just like lost, especially the flashbacks showing what they did and who they were before the bombs dropped.
Major fan of the game, been playing for many years. Played through all the games except 76. I have to say I'm very impressed. Attention to details is amazing, the world looks lived in. Love the characters overall and how there are no definite good/bad people. And Micheal Rapaport as a knight, come on!! Can't wait for season 2.
Hey Sean. Loved your review. I felt the need to comment seeing I probably have 200 hours (no exaggeration) on Fallout games over the years. You made me realize why it felt sooo much like the game to me. It was your "bad". In the game Fallout the side quests are so cool you can completely loose track of your main objective for hours and hours. I don't know if they meant to do that but they did. Lastly my man I have to disagree with you about it shouldn't have been released all at once. I'm thinking that those 3-4 episodes of not focusing on main plotline wouldn't have been a couple of hour slight annoyance but it would have been a full month real time and they might have lost some people. Any man, love your channel. Keep it up. Oh, I love that and Cody are friends. My little brother has Downs Syndrome and loves horror so he's addicted to Cody's channel. Thanks again for your content.
We are getting the great video game adaptations. It can be done!
Makes me REALLY want a Skyrim/Elder Scrolls show
This game is ALL about side quests
Hi Sean, I love your channel I have watched all of your videos this is my favorite time of the day when you upload. Keep up the good work, man🤟
I didnt find this nearly as side-questy as mandolorian. Fallouts a good show
as a Gamer that LOVED playing Fallout 4 I'd LOVED The Fallout TV Series and it's a Great TV Series based on a video game
Hey so I appreciate you taking the energy and time to make a review about the 1st season I will say a review coming from someone who's actually played the games and knows the lore and as actually spent time in the Fallout-sphere will have significantly more impact on this shows targets audience, which is, and I am assuming, folks that have a familiarity with the series. Your review, and I mean this in the most anti-inflammatory way, is just some dude talking about some show. Go play the game, you won't regret it. Then you'll understand the show and all its glorious nuances in a way that will give you the ability to offer some creative and balanced criticism.
I think the actor that played Maximus actually elevated the writing to a large degree. I agree with your point that he was the least captivating character, but the writing for his character was truly the only awful thing this show has. In my opinion he could fill the Jonathon Majors gap in Hollywood right now, what he was able to do with such poor material was nothing short of miraculous
Wandering for side quest ? Sounds like Fallout to me.
Sometimes it felt like a dark version of a Wes Andersom movie which Im all for
Gets better with every episode!
👍
💯 a fallout story like any game.
Love how each episode is full hour. So well done even with cheesy fallout stuff. Actual sites and sets not just all green screen. So much better. Not woke.
Literally interconnects multiple games with being its own story telling both the past and future. Epic. Also answers few old questions about the great war and brotherhood of steel, various companies including Vaultec.
Absolutely cannot wait for season 2!
Have no clue about the game but absolutely loved the show - Goggins is sublime 👌🏻🍺🏴
Love the review! Are you able to review The Bear really good stuff!
I loved the games as a teen. The series is very good. I loved the cameos. The leads are fantastic. I loved how they paid respect to the games.
I'll be watching for Ella Purnell
Person of interest and Westworld 2 of my favourite shows!
I literally just finished the show like 10 minutes ago lol. As someone who has never played the games, I thoroughly enjoyed this show.
Hi Sean Chandler , question between these three men which one would you be if you could be only one of them and this is just a question so if you don’t wanna be one than that’s okay , all three are listed below ?
The Man Who Always Wins
The Man Who’s Always Right
The Man Who Has Everything
I have not played the fallout games but I binged through the show and it was great I think we might finally be getting a good video game adaptation era
You should definitely play fallout 4, I think you’d love it!
Still waiting for a good Assasins creed adaptation
It's funny. The bad is even addressed in the show with the wastelands golden rule. Thou shalt get side tracked with bs 😂
True
pls tell me someone will make or are currently making a good card or boardgame based on this 😊😊😊
Less than a minute in, "I wasn't paying attention, but, I was invited to a random screener. anyways,>>>>?!?..
7K views, 83 comments. We are all special, externalise that inner monologue at your nokia.
You need to play the games Sean!
I figured you would like it. I haven't seen it. The games were good...
New Vegas here we come dwellers 🎲
A gift
Im honestly shocked that people thought it was good, barely any story, terrible humor and idk things happened? Like it mostly didnt make sense and wasnt funny
Only youtubers want weekly episodes. Thanks God it's all at once.
I hate it when a whole season is released like that. Something in between would be fine.
@@RitoRvolto then make breaks for yourself. I absolutely hate anything but the whole season's release. If I need a break between episodes, then I have one, on my terms.
It looked really great. I wasnt a fan of Maximus. The Ghoul was AWESOME! Alot better than Halo and Rings of Power.
I diagree with ur opinion on weekly episodes. Why would i want to lose the momentum and hype after 2 episodes. Plus by the time the next episodes come out ur prolly watching something else or less hype
There's decades of counter examples showing that weekly release builds momentum, return to shows, and don't lose hype when they're actually good.
I guess it differently for everyone. Me personally i want to binge it all at once 😊
Nope. See Invincible.
@@SeanChandlerTalksAboutim with you, the week inbetween shows you talk with people, watch videos about theories and possible directions itll go. Thats so much fun and builds crazy hype
I love the games and I'm excited to see the show
good review
Massive Fallout fun. Enjoyed the show much more than I anticipated. Not happy at all with how they messed around with the lore.
watched it.. it's cringe
Loved this take! Disagree on the release structure. I think anything with a hard fancbase (appreciate you've the advantage of not knowing things about this world...kinda jealous you're experiencing this world for thr first time)
Too many people would have time to come up with their own theories and ideas of where the plot is going and as per Lost, Star wars TV and indeed Westworld....the written thing that's committed to long before hand always doesn't meet up to "watercooler" theories. Dumping in one go really is the safest way to go about things these days.
I don’t know those are the examples I’d give of shows which built momentum via weekly release and discussion.
Lost and Westworld disappointed when the quality dropped. Not because of fans theories.
People loved season 1 of Westworld and the first half of lost. And it got people talking weekly
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