Two different approaches to make a well-formed video game adaptation.

The video game adaptation is entering its golden age, with amazing series and movies like The Super Mario Bros. Movie or The Last of Us HBO series. A new TV show has entered this great adaptation, Fallout, inspired by the Bethesda franchise.

The team behind the project which included: Todd Howard, head of the company, and Jonah Nolan, showrunner, recently did an interview in which they discussed the series. Both creatives explained how they have approached the lore, and their very different perspectives on taking fan feedback and applying it to the TV show.

A New Adaptation That Gets Praised by Critics And Fans

The Fallout TV series is a hit for Prime Video.

Fans are having a great time with almost every new video game adaptation. With Fallout, the same thing has happened, with an amazing reception from the fandom and critics. The team behind the project created a series perfectly suited to the gaming franchise, with all the necessary details included.

The idea for this series was to introduce a whole new vault with never-before-seen characters who will have their own journey to discover life on the surface after the nuclear disaster. The villain/antagonist has a fantastic backstory, which moves the plot forward and makes the script feel much more real.

Fallout TV series: Todd Howard and Jonah Nolan’s Perspectives

Todd Howard and Jonah Nolan differ on how to approach fan engagement.

In a recent interview, both Howard and Nolan talked about how they approach reviews and fan theories about the series. However, they have very different ways of seeing things. Howard said,

I mean, I keep up with it. It’s hard not to read all that stuff.

In the case of Nolan, the answer was the following:

But I think you have to be a little careful because if you read too much, it could even subconsciously start to steer the ship a little bit in different directions.

Aside from the different opinions regarding how fans craft theories and thoughts, both responsible parties for the series’ success agreed that it was gratifying to see people’s reactions and the good reception the series had.

This combo was an extraordinary decision to make Fallout the best adaptation possible. Fans agreed that the series’ world-building was on point and the story was amazing.

The Fallout TV show exists after the events of all the games that have been released to date. Bethesda has already confirmed that it is working on the fifth installment of this saga of games, and is developing several new IPs as well.

Prime Video has now officially confirmed that the show will be receiving a second season. This is unsurprising based on its strong reception among fans and critics alike.

What are your thoughts about the differing perspectives between Nolan and Howard? Do you think one view is better than the other? Let us know in the comments below.