The Main Characters of the Fallout TV Show

On April 11th 2024, the highly anticipated Fallout TV Show will drop on Amazon. Set in 2296, 219 years after the Great War of 2077 which killed the vast majority of humanity in a nuclear holocaust, the show will feature three main characters:
Lucy, a resident of Vault 33 located in the ruined city of Los Angeles, who is sent to the surface on a rescue mission.
Maximus, a soldier in the Brotherhood of Steel
The Ghoul, a ghoulified bounty hunter.
So let's have a look at what we know of these brand new characters!
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[@doms5450]

I have a theory that Maximus was actually a legion slave, and that's why he wants revenge so badly also hence the name "Maximus" which is both Roman and possibly sounds a bit like a classic brotherhood name. I think a lot of his ideas come from disagreeing with ceasar, it is possible that the brotherhood discover the legion and then choose to step up in order to stop them.

[@mgd8867]

There’s no NCR, why would there be Caesars Legion? It’s fluffy goofy Bethesda fallout. Not Obsidian fallout. We get power armour cause that’s what us dumb consumers want to see.

[@doms5450]

There is NCR in the trailer, if you watch there is even an NCR flag@@mgd8867

[@nelsonnobles1531]

​@@mgd8867ncr are depicted within the trailer in a standoff against the brotherhood of steel

[@corypowercat7277]

@@nelsonnobles1531 yes but look at them. They've either collapsed or are being misrepresented to make the BOS look like heroes. (Nolan is a Fallout 3 and Fallout 4 fan he hasn't played the other games.)

[@TheFrogEnjoyer]

I really hope this show isn't awful

[@volodymyrbilyk555]

Don't hold your breath

[@DmT922ha]

No it will be dogshit..

[@whoatoast2524]

​@@DmT922ha breath

[@kaspersaldell]

A fool's hope

[@zachdrasher128]

I think itll be the best game adaptation ever. But thats a low bar and i think itll still be shit unfortunately.

[@gaelangaudette9576]

Another reason for the discrimination ghouls face is because of the way they smell.

[@TedHartDavis]

Thank you for this simple yet detailed dissection, including tidbits I didn't know! I'm looking forward to the show being maybe good.

[@Aggrosaur]

No doubt Nuka Breaking is gonna top it Edit: Excited for both!

[@DeeSchnutzinger-Mauph]

Is it just me or does this feel like the plot to Fallout 3 all over again?

[@volodymyrbilyk555]

Liam Neeson Taken Fallout remake yes please

[@MsCholmondley-Warner]

I wouldn't mind that at all! F3 is one if my faves of all time and it's a solid story

[@skullyinc.]

Fallout 4 copy Fallout 3

[@Seventh_Bean]

It may interest you to know that the director, Nolan, has publicly stated two things. 1) His Fallout experiences are post-Bethesda, so he's not too familiar with the actual origins of the series. 2) He made a Fallout series that he was happy with, he never even attempted to make it something fans would be happy with.

[@skullyinc.]

@@Seventh_Bean source?

[@Seventh_Bean]

I couldnt help but notice you made this video with the same delivery that Nolan is making the series. Its a nice touch from you, and it should benefit anyone who watches this without a background in the games.

[@korbyynbear5592]

Everything with the BoS gives me pause

[@corypowercat7277]

Yeah they're acting more like the East Coast. But Nolan didn't play Fallout 1, 2, or NV so he probably just Bethesda brainworms.

[@spiffygonzales5160]

The BoS doesn't want to kill normal ghouls. Where do people get this idea? In 3 the BoS took pot shots at the ghouls in underworld because they were next to a literal warzone. In 4 they to out and kill ferals. thats it.

[@Tijuanabill]

It's more like they are indifferent to them, because they are a dead end either way. But note there are zero BoS ghouls that exist.

[@mappingshaman5280]

​@Tijuanabill not entirely true, in fallout tactics which is semicanon, some ghouls do join the bos. But it should be noted that was an exceptionally liberal chapter.

[@Tijuanabill]

@@mappingshaman5280 How that chapter varies from the rest, is integral to the plot though. They aren't just a variation; it's a variation that is addressed in the story, and has a purpose in the story. But you are technically correct. Do you think I had the part about being indifferent to ghouls correct? I'm curious what others think about that, who maybe know more than me. That is how I took it in my playthroughs, but maybe there is more information.

[@spiffygonzales5160]

@@Tijuanabill They're prejudiced to them on the east and west coast. But they don't go out actively seeking to kill non ferals.

[@mappingshaman5280]

@Tijuanabill personally I think the west coast chapter is indifferent as I've never heard any evidence of them hating ghouls except comments unnamed members give you with Raul as a companion, whereas the east coast chapter is at least mildly bigoted.

[@bigswigg3631]

Given that one of the main theories surrounding the show is that the Republic has dissolved or is severely weakened after the events of New Vegas (the game explains the problem they're facing and how it could result in their collapse), one line that was in the new clip shown during that talk show with Walton was interesting to me. The Ghoul says that "The 5 Agencies" are looking for the doctor and as far I'm aware, New California Republic has 5 states (well, 7 depending if Maxson is still under their jurisdiction but that's BoS territory and New Vegas if they won the war, which is unlikely) those being Shady, The Hub, Dayglow, LA, and Redding. So, one possibility is that with the collapse of the republic, the 5 states gained independence and went back to their old ways. But I'm probably reading too much into it 🙃

[@corypowercat7277]

Also in the Filly junktown there's a sign that says "Caps only" which means NCR money isn't what it used to be. Could also explain why there's a junktown at the edge of Boneyard despite the NCR rebuilding and being able to make concrete bunkers.

[@ryanjones1812]

Excellent video Nathan, keep up the good work xx

[@Royaldeath-trooper]

the Caswennan but the photo of the ship Where the brotherhood of steel logo is in the side it says prydwen or maybe i’m seeing wrong but it looks like it says prydwen

[@calamaribowl8683]

I would love to see some references to Courier 6 in the show. Preferably one where the Courier is an enemy of the NCR.

[@matbroomfield]

Another excellent analysis. Nicely done sir.

[@awesomesource12]

Hang on a sec, where the hell did all those extra clips of the town scene come from????

[@conmanreloaded4249]

Walton Goggins appeared on a talk show and they played a new sneak peak

[@awesomesource12]

@@conmanreloaded4249 thankyou for the heads up!

[@inzyniertv9305]

The town looks like Megaton from Fallout 3 but on the West Coast...

[@JuliusCheeser223]

​@inzyniertv9305 Might be a small town like junk Town or in the area of Junk Town

[@YorkGod1]

Cant wait for this to start!!!!

[@ottmadismae802]

What do you think, will they somehow add Mysterious Stranger to the plot?

[@gunargundarson1626]

It would be awesome if the Ghoul’s wife and child are ancestors of the vault dweller and that’s her great great grandfather twice removed.

[@taraheck9004]

I really hope we get some characters from the games.

[@bigwhitehound]

The show is set in LA ruins. Right? So that's NCR territories. SO how can the BOS have a major presents there?

[@willsta21]

Well to the h8rs I’m going to give it a chance remembering it’s an adaption just like the hunger game movies, your always going to prefer the books but the films where pretty damn good in their own right.

[@corypowercat7277]

I hope we get an NCR main character. They could be a foil to Maximus.

[@renaigh]

99 women and 1 Arcade Gannon, now that would be hell.

[@pstonge123]

Well done🖖

[@dennissinned6299]

The brotherhood armor STILL doesn't look like it's powered. The joints are not connected . It looks more like the knights of old, in their metal armor.

[@clarityera190]

I’m really worried about the lore in general. The use of the scribe rank for an adult and the shot in the trailer of a blown up shady sands have me worried. I’m sure story wise it will be good, and I also enjoy that the world looks accurate.

[@mgd8867]

It’s going to suck. Amazon doesn’t care about pre-existing lore.

[@corypowercat7277]

Nolan is a Bethesda Fallout only player. He is misrepresenting a lot in the show. He describes the BOS as patriotic knights he seek to control people.

[@willsta21]

It’s an adaption, they haven’t played 800 hrs + like us! Whatever we get I’ll be thankful so we get more!

[@AnonymousAnonposter]

Fallout, Fallout 2 and New Vegas are canon. Just ignore the rest and be happy.

[@legalloli6987]

@@willsta21 Do you really want to settle for a mediocre product with a basic story that conflicts with almost 30 years of already established lore?

[@Shepardcomander-p8m]

This aged ....well😂

[@XSilver_WaterX]

I want second seasons, if possible, antagonist or duatagnist to be a BOS Outpost leader who formerly a Raider Warlord that once led its army against Shady Sands first years into the NCR. Manipulating BOS member into a Raider lifestyle slowly and causing a BOS civil war to confuse the NCR to hate the BOS and canonize the F:NV storyline. The Raider Warlord is hitting 50 and was hired by the BOS when their numbers were low when dealing with the wastelands wildlife, so he was hired at 28 or 30. We all know first season is just a taste test like opening a restaurant or diner. The customers are the priority, but the meals aren't perfect.

[@N-U-B]

yaboiii? More like YeBoiiii!!!!!!

[@darknativity42]

I really hope this show is good and gets covered here but also that this channels content doesn't become focused on reviewing the show or discussing each episode. I've seen tons of other channels start out with one type of content in a fan community and then end up pivoting towards "influencer" status when the next big thing happens to that fandom. I'm not going to unsubscribe, but I'm here for the lore nerd stuff more than the Hollywood stuff.

[@lookatthisnet462]

Is it just me or maybe the raiders are attacking the vault BECAUSE of Lucy? Or at least AFTER Lucy departs.

[@Tijuanabill]

An underground fortress full of valuable technology protected by weaklings, is EXACTLY the kind of place the BoS would raid. I think "people will come after you" is directed at the dweller from a fresh vault, nobody ever came out of before.

[@inzyniertv9305]

Fallout 3 but in California, consoomers gonna consoom

[@SimiCantStandYaBits]

Rheeeee not my muh hecking fallout.

[@Tijuanabill]

You know 1 and 2 are also there, right???

[@inzyniertv9305]

@@Tijuanabill not what I meant... the tv show is just a copy of Fallout 3s plot but in California

[@Tijuanabill]

@@inzyniertv9305 Every Fallout game has the same basic story. What are you talking about? Every game depicts a naïve person making their way in a cruel world. Every game is Bambi Meets Godzilla. How have you played these games, and not noticed the core plot of them??? How did you not spot the formulaic aspect of them???

[@inzyniertv9305]

@@Tijuanabill Fallout wasnt meant to be postapo forever I dare to say a post postapocalyptic world is more interesting then the same boring raider infested wasteland every time... They literally wiped out the NCR from the canon just to appeal to the consoomers that are too stupid to understand that civilization can rebuild

[@istrumguitars]

Are these spoilers?

[@Intr0vertical]

I'm intrigued. I'm glad it's canon but setting it in the West ESPECIALLY a place we have played in twice and was mentioned in NV isn't something I like. I don't want them canonising anything from NV. Also hoping for no lore breaks atleast not egregious ones but still. Don't think it'll be anywhere near Halo but should be a fun watch

[@Tijuanabill]

NV has to be canonized eventually, one way or another.

[@anrw886]

Wait, you don't want new Vegas to be canon?

[@mgd8867]

The NCR isn’t even in it haha. It’s fucked.

[@Tijuanabill]

@@mgd8867 They factually are in the trailer, there is a battle with someone carrying their flag.

[@corypowercat7277]

Going by what Todd said in an interview it's possible the NCR and the lore there will be wiped in order to make Fallout 5 there.

[@Eclipses915]

Fact: I heard about this because of Ella Purnell I’m a huge fan of Yellowjackets

[@sodahead13fan]

Im hopeful but not expecting much from this show, if anything atleast walter goggins will be entertaining.

[@alpha6617]

Just disappointed that this show determines the canon ending to new Vegas which I can only assume based on most recent trailers that the NCR won

[@AnonymousAnonposter]

Imagine taking this as canon.

[@i.hate.swedish.ISRAELUBERALLES]

I think Bethesda slopped again with this one

[@shenotski]

It’s okay

[@killgoretrout9000]

I'm leaning towards Cooper Howard did make it to a vault and his ghoulification is due to a Vault-Tec experiment/incompetence or both. The show creators did say he was unique among ghouls and the Ma June line about his kind not being welcome indicates that ghouls are shunned and discriminated against but not assumed to be feral, so not being feral is not what makes the Ghoul unique. She says that line before he says he's bounty hunter so it's unlikely she meant "bounty hunter" when she says his "kind ain't welcome here".

[@matthewflores4183]

Yeah anyone who's played fallout would know this

[@adamturley6247]

Easy on the adderall

[@Tijuanabill]

I agree with part of this, but not the last bit. What COULD make him unique, is that he ghoulified himself through drug use, like Hancock did in Fallout 4.

[@Tijuanabill]

@@adamturley6247 Easy on the edge lord...

[@killgoretrout9000]

@@Tijuanabill I could see that, I'm thinking the Vault-Tec experiment turned his wife and kid as well but they went feral and he didn't.

[@jayman4566]

I am trying to stay grounded. I am just hoping they don't screw it up. Some changes are likely but we will see. The series could be great. But I have been disappointed so many times. As long as they avoid the "Girl Boss" BS or the "Somehow she is an expert even with things she has never used" bs...the show has a chance.

[@exlkaldra6461]

From what ive seen of the trailers she seems to be a fish out of water and gradually take to the wastes as we if we were playing the vault dweller, the lone wanderer, or the sole survivor. It also feels like the might have taken some inspiration from the fan series Nuka Break.

[@willsta21]

Anyways rather watch this than ‘The Acolyte’ 😂

[@ghostme1635]

Johnathan Nolan is a beast. Should be good

[@BuzzChronicles]

The only way a brotherhood plot could work is if they use this guy to destroy the stupid beliefs of the brotherhood , he joined for revenge but realize its a death cult cause the OG brother beliefs are dumb

[@exlkaldra6461]

That would be cool. But they aren't really a death cult as much as a technology hoarder cult or at least that used to be before Bethesda got it but even thats not true because they changed in the tactics games (that are non-canon) so i dont actually know what my point is anymore.

[@corypowercat7277]

I think the East Coast ideology bled over to the West along with their F04 weapons and armor. Let's hope Maximus is trying to do something about that.

[@corypowercat7277]

@@exlkaldra6461 Tactics is semi canon.

[@XQx424]

I hope it isn’t like Halo Show

[@exlkaldra6461]

Yeah luckily we got the team from Westworld and not who ever paramount has.

[@willsta21]

WTF you want ‘no show’ or a pretty good two seasons of Halo!! It’s going to be different just like hunger games but I for one would like even a shit version to a non version? They can always remake. Definition of Toxic fandom.

[@SGhosht]

Jeez … people seem to want things to be bad just to be right

[@Tijuanabill]

The biggest haters of an IP, are it's biggest fans. Star Wars fans only accept the first two movies made, as not being shit. But they have seen and played a thousand Star Wars entries, into the IP.

[@SGhosht]

@@Tijuanabill I dunno Revenge of the Sith was pretty darn good … I’m a long Fallout fan and I’m hyped for this content , Goggins is electric on screen

[@Tijuanabill]

@@SGhosht George, is that you?

[@AnonymousAnonposter]

Consoomer moment.

[@Altonraen]

fallout’s fans are it’s biggest haters smh i’ve never seen so many people hate on a show before it’s even come out, like i get new vegas was the best but why’s it so hard to believe the ncr fell? it was hinted they were stretched thin and over ambitious in new vegas lmao

[@corypowercat7277]

True but the OSI was trying to fix the food and water issue. A lot of fans think Todd and Nolan are having the NCR fall just to make the BOS look like saviors.

[@willsta21]

What would you prefer a bunch of 2nd world war uniformed characters or literal robot suits in a TV series?!?

[@legalloli6987]

@@willsta21 of course obviously let's completely destroy the already established lore because it is not cool enough and we need ze cool soldier in ze shiny armour

[@inductivegrunt94]

I really hope the show isn't so bad it's unwatchable. Hopefully, though not holding my breath, it turns out to be a halfway decent show.

[@R2A97LB]

Yh not my type of salt... Bethesda making this show cannon to get us to buy it is just shows how greedy the company has become...paid mods , promising a great space game instead delivering a trash buggy asf game and blame us the players and expecting modders to fix it , re-releasing skyrim over and over and stealing mods ....this company is shit i swear

[@BallstinkBaron]

The costume design is so overly clean eyugh

[@Tijuanabill]

Only the Vault dweller and the BoS are clean, which as it should be. They have soap. They have water. They have ties to the pre-war world.

[@corypowercat7277]

The NCR has running water. They wash their clothes probably.

[@Banished-rx4ol]

God please don’t be cringe and woke

[@verraguid]

itll be shit either way bethesda care not for quality

[@Intr0vertical]

My god you people are insufferable

[@KSUser-0301]

It can be woke how much it wants but it better not be dogshit

[@Spongebrain97]

You probably already think it's woke because the cast has a woman and a black guy as part of the the lead roles and Walter Goggin's character is a white man who had a black wife 😂

[@verraguid]

@@Spongebrain97 these choices are clearly an attack on me personally 😡

[@FlymanMS]

Well the show looks cheap, and it’s not even about the quality of props and sets.

[@exlkaldra6461]

Then what make it look cheap to you. Im genuinely curious.

[@FlymanMS]

@@exlkaldra6461 it feels artificial and superficial, the spirit of Fallout doesn't seem to be there

[@exlkaldra6461]

@@FlymanMS what game feels the most fallout to you?

[@FlymanMS]

@@exlkaldra6461 Original 1 and 2 and New Vegas, but this makes even FO3 look much better. They definitely were inspired by F4's colorful setting.

[@exlkaldra6461]

@@FlymanMS yeah the directors favorite games are 3 and 4 unfortunately.

[@lightandflameyt1877]

First please pin me

[@mattmark94]

This show is gonna suck.

[@dedeferreira98]

I seriously hope you are wrong

[@Nomansland77]

Let's be honest, we all know the show will be full of wokeism/leftist, and will completely disrespect and disregard the story from Fallout New Vegas, maybe even the very Fondation of the whole fallout universe

[@wadezabel5306]

Fallout is already full of leftist ideals so that won't really be an issue lmao

[@Spongebrain97]

The Fallout games have always been "woke" so maybe you shouldn't be playing the games then. Conservatives are notably very bad a understanding subtext and media literacy. Like how Homelander in The Boys was clearly the bad guy and some people were shocked at that 😂

[@Ben-ek1fz]

You mean in the New Vegas which had a high number of LGBTQ characters? and criticised discrimination in terms of ostracism of ghouls and showed the inequality of New Vegas? I also think the show will be bad and modern day TV shows especially of video games suck but if you’re stating the main cause for this as ‘leftist/wokeism’ then you just contradicted yourself by saying it will ‘disrespect New Vegas’

[@exlkaldra6461]

There was a shot of the ncr that had someone wearing the veteran ncr ranger armor so x to doubt.

[@iampfaff]

you are obviously less than 13 years old, mentally if not physically

[@deadtreb1509]

THIS IS GONNA BE ASS.

[@SmokeThatShits]

This is gonna be an awful girlboss woke bs. Fallout has officially died as a series.

[@Intr0vertical]

Bet you've been saying that for the past decade

[@KSUser-0301]

Honestly It doesn't matter if it is girlboss woke shit It just needs to be good and that the character is not a Mary Sue.

[@gerald1495]

yall whine if a non-white man appears on the screen

[@MaxG3W]

@@gerald1495 because its clearly gonna suck when most viewers are white males go jerk off to anime u sad act

[@iampfaff]

damn i had no idea that you already watched the show!