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Alix Blackburn

How to watch ‘Fallout’ online — stream from anywhere

Ella Purnell in Fallout TV show on Amazon Prime Video.

Prime Video is upping its game when it comes to new movies and shows, and one huge success in 2024 that has remained near the top of the charts is “Fallout”. After its release on April 10, it has stayed in the top 10 ever since, proving its glorious triumph in the entertainment industry. If you’ve seen this epic series floating around on the internet or just simply missed out, we have a guide on where you can stream it. 

"Fallout" season 1 channel

“Fallout” is currently available on Prime Video, and you can stream the entire season.

You can stream all eight episodes of “Fallout”, meaning you can binge-watch them all one weekend if you wanted to. Each episode is roughly one hour, so you have plenty of content to consume when immersing yourself in the post-apocalyptic world. 

The "Fallout" series of games has always been a massive hit, as they boast a unique retro aesthetic while navigating a post-apocalyptic United States ravaged by the nuclear war. Director and executive producer Jonathan Nolan truly brought this game to life on the small screen, giving us a fun and intense tale of survival. 

Now, with the renewal of “Fallout” season 2, it’s good to know where to stream the first season if you ever need a refresher (or just want to appreciate how good it is). Not much is currently known about the second season, but there’s a good chance it will include the deathclaws, a creepy, hostile reptile species that lovers of the game will already know about from navigating the digital wasteland. We can only hope that we don’t have to wait long to see the characters in action again. 

With video game movies and shows on the rise, it’s good to get ahead and be caught up with some of the most successful shows. Our guide can help you be a part of the “Fallout” craze no matter where you are in the world.  

How to watch 'Fallout' from the US, UK, Canada and Australia

(Image credit: Prime Video)

You can watch “Fallout” on Amazon Prime Video with a subscription since the show is exclusive to the platform. This is the only platform that you can watch "Fallout" on. 

If you don’t have Prime,  you can sign up for a 30-day free trial. This will let you watch “Fallout” and other shows or movies for free, but you must cancel the subscription before you’re charged. 

Interested in more Prime benefits? Get an all-inclusive subscription to gain access to quick shipping, special deals on your favorite products, and of course, Prime Video. The current cost for membership is $14.99 a month ($139 a year), while students can get it for $7.49 a month ($69 a year).  

There's no confirmation on a physical release considering it's only on a streaming platform, but we'll come back and update this page if there is an announcement. 

How to watch 'Fallout' from elsewhere

If you're away from home and want to watch this series, but Prime Video or "Fallout" isn't available where you are, then there's a way you can do it. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream "Fallout" from wherever you go on your usual Prime Video account. 

Not sure which is right for you? Tom's Guide has tested many different services and our best VPN option is NordVPN. The streaming speed is excellent, and the customer service is also fast and reliable. 

'Fallout' TV show trailer and plot

Now that you know how to watch "Fallout", you might be curious to learn more about the characters and narrative before diving in. When the official trailer dropped one month before the show’s release, fans loved it since it captured the vibe of Bethesda's beloved video game series. 

“Fallout” is based on the video game series of the same name. The series explores the aftermath of a nuclear war 200 years later. Lucy (Ella Purnell) must leave an underground vault and venture into the wasteland to find her father. What waits above the surface is more dangerous than the radiation itself. If you’ve played the games, you’ll be familiar with the iconic threats, so I won’t spoil it for anyone new to the franchise. 

I also believe Nolan made the right choice by not adapting the game directly. Instead, the series keeps the lore and dark themes while introducing a completely new story. Watch the trailer below. 

'Fallout' TV series cast

Before going into a new show I always look at the cast out of curiosity. Seeing some names I recognize usually encourages me to watch it even more. So if that’s the same for you, then it’s worth checking out who stars in the hit series “Fallout”. 

Here is the cast for season 1:

  • Ella Purnell: Lucy is an optimistic vault dweller with a peaceful, idealistic nature. Her father Hank is the Overseer of Vault 33. She is one of the protagonists. 
  • Aaron Moten: Maximus, a young, zealous member of the Brotherhood of Steel. He is the second protagonist.  
  • Walton Goggins: The Ghoul, a ruthless bounty hunter with a mysterious past as a human named Cooper Howard. He is the third protagonist, although he is also an antagonist.  
  • Kyle MacLachlan: Hank, the Overseer of Vault 33 and the father of Lucy and Norm.  
  • Moises Arias: Norm, another vault dweller in Vault 33 and Lucy’s brother.
  • Sarita Choudhury: Lee Moldaver, a mysterious woman in Vault 32 who has connections with Hank’s wife, Rose. 
  • Michael Emerson: Wilzig, an enigmatic researcher with a dog companion.  
  • Leslie Uggams: Betty Pearson, a resident in Vault 33. 
  • Frances Turner: Barb Howard, the wife of Cooper Howard. 
  • Dave Register: Chet, a resident in Vault 33.  
  • Zach Cherry: Woody Thomas, a resident in Vault 33. 
  • Johnny Pemberton: Thaddeus, an aspirant of the Brotherhood of Steel.  
  • Annabel O'Hagan: Steph, one of Lucy’s pregnant friends in Vault 33.  
  • Xelia Mendes-Jones: Dane, one of Maximus’s friends.  
  • Matt Berry: A murderous, organ harvesting robot (voice role).  

'Fallout' season 1 episode guide

(Image credit: Prime Video)

“Fallout” season 1 has eight episodes, each around one hour long. There are also some short bonus features you can watch on Prime Video that give you more insight into the series. 

Check out our episode guide below:

  •  S1 E1 "The End" — 1 hr 14 min  
  •  S1 E2 "The Target"  — 1 hr 5 min  
  •  S1 E3 "The Head"  — 57 min  
  •  S1 E4 "The Ghouls"  — 49 min  
  •  S1 E5 "The Past"  — 45 min  
  •  S1 E6 "The Trap"  — 1 hr 
  •  S1 E7 "The Radio"  — 1 hr 1 min 
  •  S1 E8 "The Beginning"  — 1 hr 2 min 

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