Fallout

After a longer, long period of time, we finally got something that actually is good, and not just said or claimed to be good. Also seemingly, something that can pass and stand the test of time. Although, yet to be seen regarding the latter.

As adaptation it is very true, excellent, not perfect (not convinced perfect exists), but closest to perfect as possible. Just does everything right.

As a TV show it is solid plus, above solid and very good, with some excellent parts. Side characters are not there just for the sake of it. Story is more complex then it seems, combined with exposition reduced to bare minimum, paying attention is crucial, or of importance at least..

Overall, Fallout was, and is a pleasant surprise.

I never played the Fallout games or knew anything about them so I had no idea what to expect but I have to say that I've really enjoyed it so far. This show hooked me from the first episode and held my attention to the last. I binged the entire season in two days and was still hoping for more episodes when I was done. It seems like some of the people who actually played the games didn't like it as much but as long as try not to compare it to the game and just enjoy it for what it is...and that's an entertaining fantasy/sci-fi series. The series should be judged on its own and not compared to the game. The world building and cast are the best things about the show and I can't wait for more. I promise you'll have a blast watching this and will want to binge it as fast as you can.

Was excited to see, but ultimately went in with low expectations. I have to say, as a fan of the games, Nolan and crew hit it out of the park. It was very faithful to the source material and added a healthy amount to the lore. It was great to see everything so accurately portrayed, from the vaults to the commercials. I really expected the special effects to be very cheap looking, as many shows tend to be, but in fact they were cinema quality. It seems they really took their time and spent a good amount of cash to make the show look as good as possible. It also had a great story and a lot of heart. All the characters were well fleshed out and added to the weight of the story. And for those of us who wanted a little sci-if campiness like the games, it's got just the right amount. Can't wait for season 2!

I waited more than six months to write this review. This series is emotional, incredibly well filmed and unbelievably realistic. It shows that those that make games can also write incredible stories. The filmmakers have brought to life a game which has been played by millions of people and made it into a fabulous, scenic, beautiful, incredibly technical movie. I cannot refrain from recommending this series more highly. My only hope is that the production team make another series, well at least one more. It will be a very hard act to follow, and I hope that they didn't use up all of the game resources in making this first series. Bravo!

In my reviews for S1E1 "The End", and S1E8 "The Beginning", I already reviewed some aspects of this show, that does indirect releasing of information, non-traditional methods of telling the story, and while avoids standard exposition, tells a complex, robust story, covered under what is configured in a way that prompts asking questions, and to entertain and distract.

Now to finish and wrap up my review for the first season, I will add that Fallout show also sounds great, excellent visuals too, as well as the world building. It is really really good and well put together show, as the title for the review states: a delight.