This post-apocalyptic series, based on the video game of the same name, presents images of a devastated planet, following the timeline of events from the decision to obliterate nearly all life on Earth to Lucy’s emergence from her shelter into a Los Angeles vastly different from the one we know today. In this destroyed future, survivors battle to stay alive amidst dangers and mutants.
The TV series takes place in the year 2296, two centuries after the Great War
Set in 2296, the series occurs nine years after the latest ‘Fallout’ video game. The games cover the timespan from 2102 to 2287. The creators of the TV series have sought to retain the essence of the iconic video game saga while also developing their unique narrative, distinct from the events of the ‘Fallout’ games.
Ensuring continuity with the game’s storyline, the series is being produced by Bethesda Game Studios, the creators of the video game series. This collaboration suggests that the series will remain true to the spirit of the games, offering fans an authentic ‘Fallout’ experience. Viewers can expect a blend of familiar elements from the games, such as the struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world, along with new storylines and characters that expand the ‘Fallout’ universe. This adaptation promises to be a thrilling journey for both long-time fans of the series and newcomers, bringing the rich, immersive world of ‘Fallout’ to the small screen.
The series envisions a dystopian future that extends beyond the main narrative of the game
The upcoming series, slated to premiere on Prime Video on April 12, 2024, paints a grim vision of a dystopian future, extending beyond the main storyline of the Fallout game. Spanning eight episodes, the show will immerse viewers in the year 2296, a planet ravaged more than two centuries after the cataclysmic Great War between China and the United States, which led to a nuclear armageddon that obliterated most life on Earth.
The story centers around Lucy (Ella Purnell), a descendant of the overseer of Vault 33, who ventures out of her home to explore the wastelands of Los Angeles. While the series promises to stay true to the lore of the Fallout games, it aims to venture into uncharted territory with a narrative that diverges from the main plot seen in the video games. The creators of the Fallout series have repeatedly emphasized that while the show shares the same universe as the games, it will carve out its own unique identity.
