Fallout: A Chaotic Morality Tale

The world of video games has finally collided with the world of television, and the result is nothing short of explosive. Amazon’s latest series, Fallout, is a post-apocalyptic thrill ride that delves into the darker side of human nature. As a gamer and a fan of the original game, I was excited to dive into this new adaptation and see how it would fare.

A World of Contrasts

The series takes place 200 years after the Great War, in a world that’s both familiar and yet, utterly alien. The underground vaults, designed to protect humanity from the nuclear holocaust, are a stark contrast to the irradiated wasteland above. It’s a world of haves and have-nots, where the privileged few live in luxury, while the rest are left to fend for themselves in a harsh, unforgiving environment.

Meet the Characters

Our story follows three characters, each with their own unique struggles and motivations. There’s Lucy, the naive and untested “Vaultie” who ventures out into the unknown; Maximus, the lowly squire of the Brotherhood of Steel, who finds himself in way over his head; and the Ghoul, a mutated outlaw with a complicated past.

“It feels like ‘Dr. Strangelove’ meets ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ sometimes,” says Walton Goggins, who plays the Ghoul. “I was drawn to the juxtaposition between the haves and the have-nots, and themes of morality and privilege.”

A World of Morality

As I delved deeper into the world of Fallout, I couldn’t help but think about the parallels between this post-apocalyptic narrative and our own world. In a time where chaos and uncertainty seem to reign supreme, it’s comforting to escape into a world that’s even more messed up than our own.

“It’s almost like schadenfreude,” says Goggins. “It’s like, I just want to look at somebody else’s problems, and I can’t take my eyes off of it.”

Conclusion

Fallout is a show that’s not afraid to tackle the tough questions, to delve into the darker aspects of human nature. It’s a show that’s both entertaining and thought-provoking, with characters that are complex and multifaceted. If you’re a fan of the game, or just looking for a compelling story, Fallout is definitely worth checking out.

The post-apocalyptic world of Fallout

Ella Purnell as Lucy, the naive and untested “Vaultie”

Aaron Moten as Maximus, the lowly squire of the Brotherhood of Steel

Walton Goggins as the Ghoul, a mutated outlaw with a complicated past