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onlyweaknesskryptonite

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    Amazon Prime's FALLOUT series starring Walton Goggins (4/12/24)

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    Ok. I finished the show.

    Spoiler

    Let me start by saying I did enjoy it and it had some nostalgic inclusions as well as a lot of potential. 

    I do hope they continue Fallout (hopefully with that last bit [New Vegas])

    That said now some critics.  As already mentioned didn't really like their choice for the "lead actress and actor" both their skill at acting and believability. They were also not as relatable. 

    The sets and scenery were done well and this was one of the better aspects (as it was with the game) Although some of the doors , specifically the vault door . The mechanism for moving and latching could have been better

    The soundtrack was done well in line with the game and a few originals that blended well . 

    The "power armor " was mostly game correct,  although they probably could have just used the graphics from some of the games and it would have been better.  They all looked too clean and reminiscent of amateur cosplay . Didn't really present as metal. No rusted used or immobilized pieces or frames? Raider version?

    The used several good weapons throughout the show, but it really lacks here again as they had soon many choices and easily could have spiced this up with more variety.  No real use of any energy weapons ,  no railway rifle,  and no mini nuke??

    Another semi let down, there just wasn't as much selling the imminent dangers.  They easily could have doubled the amount of "encounters" both main and background  so many irradiated creatures and beings they missed the mark. Radstag? More actual ferral gouls, reavers, glowing ones, (They were near a ground zero and none?) Biggest one was only shown in skull form. Deathclaw..

    And would it really have hurt to toss in some use of VATS?

    It felt more like a show about one of the random side quest that I would play through once to see all the dialog and story "tie ins" , but probably wouldn't revisit. 

    Although I am sure I will probably watch this again a (few times) just to see other "Easter eggs " or things I may have missed . 

    This is just my initial thoughts (and impressions)on the show from my first binge watch.