The Fallout TV Series on Prime Video: A Bombing Adaptation? Rotten Tomatoes Score Comparable to The Last of Us.
In recent weeks, the buzz surrounding Prime Video’s Fallout TV series seemed to wane, fuelled by a poorly edited clip and concerns from fans of the gaming franchise. However, with the review embargo lifted today, it’s clear that those worries were unfounded.
As reported on GameFragger.com, Fallout boasts an impressive 91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 46 reviews, placing it in the same league as The Last of Us (with 96%). This early reception is undoubtedly promising, especially considering the show has already been greenlit for a second season.
For those eager to dive into the reviews, here’s the initial Tomatometer reveal along with a link to the full list of critiques.
We’ve gathered insights from various critics, and the verdict is overwhelmingly positive. Here’s a glimpse into what they’re saying:
Joy and Nolan’s last big sci-fi show, The Peripheral, was canned after one season, reportedly as a result of industry strikes. Westworld was cancelled four seasons into a planned six-season run. I think it’ll be third time lucky. Fallout is both totally rad and an absolute blast. [4/5] – BBC
Fallout expands on the big ideas of the games, making it an adaptation worth watching both for fans and those unfamiliar. It’s an equal parts funny and nightmarish show that, like its protagonist, isn’t content to live inside a projection of the past. [4/5] – Empire
That most of Prime Video’s Fallout consists of getting sidetracked by bullshit is simultaneously one of its main charms and one of its most frustrating flaws. At its liveliest, the sci-fi adventure captures the fun of simply getting to explore a strange new world, meeting colorful characters and going down mysterious rabbit holes. But the lack of urgency also means its eight hours take an awfully long time to get where it’s going. – The Hollywood Reporter
A bright and funny apocalypse filled with dark punchlines and bursts of ultra-violence, Fallout is among the best video game adaptations ever made. [9/10] – IGN
Instead of adapting one specific game storyline, the show uses the games’ settings, character archetypes, and various genres — yes, including Westerns — to craft something that is at once original, yet wholly Fallout. Yes, there may be some stumbles in this televised excursion through the wasteland, but it’s still a fun ride. – Mashable
Fallout may look the part and nail the video game’s cheery optimism/dog-eat-dog inhumanity mein, but by its umpteenth attempt at making this funny—Glen Miller big band cliches overtop of a transmogrified giant fish trying to eat a young squire!—you want this one trick mutated pony to die a quick and painful death already. [D] – The Playlist
Despite its inconsistent tone and overcrowded story, Fallout blows the competition away with a game-accurate, hilarious quest through the Wasteland anchored by plenty of personality and punchy social commentary. [4/5] – Total Film
The show’s clearly committed to being the definitive Fallout adaptation, a love letter to fans, no question, while still opening the vault door to welcome in just about everyone else brave enough to step inside. – TV Line
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