The Making of Fallout: Season 1 - A Dream Collaboration

TLDRFallout season 1 is now on Prime video. In this video, we interview Bethesda's Todd Howard and Jonathan Nolan, executive producers of the show, who share their excitement and discuss the fan reactions and views. They talk about the challenges of creating a show intertwined with the lore of the games and the importance of staying true to the Fallout universe. They also discuss the main characters and the unique qualities they bring to the series.

Key insights

🎮Creating a show intertwined with the lore of the games is a challenge but also an asset, as it keeps the show loyal to the Fallout universe.

🎬The ability to use flashbacks in the show allows for storytelling that is more challenging in the games.

👥The collaboration between Bethesda and the show's creators ensured that all the games connect together and that the show is respectful of the Fallout universe.

🌍The show takes place in the Fallout universe, respecting the timeline and events of the previous games, but also adding new story elements.

🔀The show explores new storylines while staying true to the world and tone of the games.

Q&A

Was there any pushback on making the show intertwined with the lore of the games?

While it was a challenge, the collaboration between Bethesda and the show's creators ensured that the show stayed true to the Fallout universe and respected the lore of the games.

How did the creators balance staying loyal to the lore while adding new story elements?

The creators were careful to thread the needle of respecting all the lore and storylines from the previous games while also adding new elements to create an original story within the Fallout universe.

Are the events of the show connected to the events of the previous games?

Yes, the show takes place in the Fallout universe and respects the timeline and events of the previous games, while also exploring new storylines.

What sets the show apart from other adaptations of video games?

The show stands out by being intertwined with the lore of the games and staying true to the world and tone of Fallout, while also adding new and original storytelling elements.

What can fans expect from the show in terms of story and characters?

Fans can expect a show that honors the Fallout universe, explores new storylines, and features unique and compelling characters like Lucy, Maximus, and the ghoul Cooper.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Fallout season 1 is now on Prime video, featuring an interview with Bethesda's Todd Howard and Jonathan Nolan.

07:44The creators discuss the challenges and benefits of creating a show intertwined with the lore of the games.

13:29They talk about the importance of staying true to the Fallout universe and how the show respects the timeline and events of the previous games.

20:15The creators explain how they balanced staying loyal to the lore while adding new story elements to create an original series.

28:02They discuss the unique storytelling possibilities of using flashbacks in the show.

34:56The collaboration between Bethesda and the show's creators ensured that all the games connect together and that the show is respectful of the Fallout universe.

40:49The creators talk about the world and tone of Fallout and how the show explores new storylines within that universe.