‘Fallout’ Season 2 Scores Perfectly on Rotten Tomatoes, Raising the Bar for Video Game Adaptations
The second season of Fallout, the post-apocalyptic drama series based on the popular video game franchise, is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on December 16. New episodes will release weekly until February 4, 2026. The show takes place two centuries after the Great War of 2077, exploring a world devastated by nuclear fallout.
Season Two greetings, Vaulties. Starting December 17, the Wasteland is your new home for the holidays. pic.twitter.com/y2WRngDwLY
— FALLOUT⚡️ (@falloutonprime) August 19, 2025
This season introduces New Vegas, a key location from Fallout: New Vegas, while continuing the story of life in the harsh wasteland of post-nuclear America. Returning cast members include Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Xelia Mendes-Jones, and Walton Goggins. The season promises fresh conflicts, new characters, and the return of familiar faces navigating this dangerous world.
Critics have responded positively to the new season, giving it a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes with 28 reviews counted.
Reviewers praise the show for its immersive world, dark humor, and strong continuation of the story from the first season. Some note that the season has minor pacing issues in the early episodes, but it builds momentum as it progresses. The introduction of a mysterious new antagonist adds tension and keeps the plot engaging.
Chaos, though, is where “Fallout” thrives, and what we get of it works pretty well — especially in the form of our mysterious new antagonist played by Justin Theroux.
Ben Travers
Fallout remains a show that glories in high contrast visuals, emotions and characters.
Kelly Lawler
While Season 2 isn’t as structurally tight as the first one was, the secrets and revelations unveiled here will keep viewers glued to their screens.
Aramide Tinubu
Not only does it boast gut-splittingly funny jokes, but it’s outdone an already strong first season by boldly venturing out to explore some bigger ideas.
Chase Hutchinson
The sophomore outing of Fallout might have a few shaky rounds to start the evening out, but across the latter portion of its season, it’s poised to go on quite the run before it leaves the table for the night. In short, Season 2 is well worth the ante up.
William Goodman
Overall, critics agree that Fallout Season 2 maintains the series’ unique mix of chaos, adventure, and sharp storytelling, keeping fans invested in this richly imagined post-apocalyptic world.
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