Fallout Season 1 Review - 10 Ups & 2 Downs

For all its stunningly gory violence, fun bursts of effective comedy and brief but affecting forays into romance (the latter of which will hopefully be expanded upon in the inevitable second season), Fallout is ultimately a morality play about the dark side of human nature.

With a heavy focus on political divides and ethical quandaries, Fallout takes place in a world where the villains are hiding in plain sight, and from time-to-time appear to be well-meaning, their motivations understandable despite their actions. 

No spoilers here, of course, but the way the season explores the pasts of Cooper Howard and his wife Barb are particularly poignant, filled with a real sense of grief and loss that, whilst doing little to absolve them of their worst actions, makes them endearing in their contrasting quests for purpose and closure. 

Likewise, Lucy's optimistic journey will move even the most cynical of viewer. How does one continue to be good to people in a world so cruel? Lucy may just make you search for the answer.