As a massive Fallout fan, Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are not just games to me; they’re masterpieces. My office is decked out with bobbleheads and even flew a giant New California Republic (NCR) flag at one point. Countless hours spent in the wasteland — collecting, scavenging, and surviving — sometimes make me forget to eat or even use the bathroom. Clearly, Fallout has deeply influenced my passion for gaming.

When Hollywood decided to take on the Fallout series, I was skeptical due to the track record of other game-to-screen adaptations. Thankfully, I was mostly proven wrong.

The series begins with our main character leaving Vault 33 to face the harsh realities of the wasteland. She encounters endless dangers and meets acquaintances like a Brotherhood of Steel soldier and a bounty-hunting ghoul. As the series progresses, we learn more about these characters’ history and their current struggles to survive.

This show absolutely nails the environmental and atmospheric details of the Fallout universe. The acting, costumes, sound design, music, and cinematography are all top-notch. It’s clear that a lot of effort went into staying true to the source material, and it paid off beautifully.

However, my only real complaint lies with the storyline. In my opinion, a great show pushes me to jump to the next episode. Sadly, this series didn’t give me that excitement. The characters and their adventures were interesting, but not compelling enough to leave me craving more.

As I’ve told everyone who recommended this series, “It just makes me want to replay the games.” In fact, I’m currently revisiting Fallout: New Vegas. These games are phenomenal and a must-play for anyone. The series, though, might appeal more to existing fans of the games.

I was also disappointed that we didn’t see more weapons or mutated creatures like deathclaws or radscorpions. The weapons and creatures are such a core part of the Fallout experience. Maybe they’ll go more hardcore next season.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐