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Prime Video's 'Fallout' releases season two first look
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Prime Video's 'Fallout' releases season two first look

The first season of 'Fallout' on Amazon Prime Video proved a pleasant surprise. While video game adaptations have a history of mixed results, the darkly comedic sci-fi dystopian series resonated with audiences in its debut. 

'Fallout,' adapted from the long-running video game series of the same name, is set in a retro-futuristic world devastated by nuclear war. The story follows Lucy, played by Ella Purnell, a sheltered vault dweller who ventures into the wasteland for the first time. Walton Goggins co-stars as The Ghoul, a former actor turned irradiated gunslinger, while Aaron Moten plays Maximus, a member of the militaristic Brotherhood of Steel. Kyle MacLachlan rounds out the cast as Lucy’s father, Hank. The series blends dark comedy, action and social satire, drawing on the games’ distinctive mix of bleak dystopia and wry humor.

Now, Amazon has released a first look at season two.

The “full house” referenced in Amazon’s season two teaser for 'Fallout' isn’t a nod to the Tanners — it signals that New Vegas will be part of the upcoming season. The city is a key location in the video game franchise but did not appear in the show’s first season. Still, much of the excitement centers on the return of Lucy and The Ghoul. 

'Fallout' premiered on Amazon Prime Video in April 2024, and season two is set to debut this December. With its mix of style and dark humor, the wait of about 18 months feels reasonable for fans.

The new images don’t reinvent the wheel, but as first looks go, they’re enough to whet anticipation for the show’s return.

Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan is a Detroit-based culture writer who has somehow managed to justify getting his BA in Film Studies. He has written about sports and entertainment across various internet platforms for years and is also the author of three books about '90s television.

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