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Fans can’t wait to see what the future holds for theFalloutTV series. While Season 2’s release date remains a mystery, production is already underway, and recent updates are fueling anticipation for the next chapter of this post-apocalyptic saga.
Amazon Prime Video’sFalloutseries packed its first season with Easter eggsthat fans of the iconic game franchise instantly recognized. So, it’s no surprise that expectations are high for a similar treasure trove of hidden nods in Season 2—whenever it eventually drops. Luckily, fans still holding out hope for their favorite references might have reason to get excited. One of the show’s stars recently hinted at what’s to come, giving us some inside scoop from a pretty reliable source.
In an interview withComicBookabout her Starz seriesSweetpea, which premieres on October 10th,Falloutstar Ella Purnell—who portrays Lucyin the highly-acclaimed adaptation—teased fans with what to expect in the show’s second season. Purnell acknowledged the rich, decades-spanning lore that theFalloutuniverse offers, hinting that the series has only scratched the surface of this treasure trove. While Season 1 is packed with references and nods to the game’s history, she hinted that Season 2 could dive even deeper into the franchise’s mythology, promising more Easter eggs for dedicated fans. “What I will say is there’s so much in Fallout, obviously, 25 years of lore and so much to sink your teeth into that you can’t put it all in one season,” she said. “I would expect to see, hopefully, a few more of our Easter eggs in Season 2.”
Ella Purnell’s recent comments about potential Easter eggs in Season 2 aligns with what theFalloutshowrunners already hinted at even long before the first season aired—they intentionally held back certain elements for future seasons to avoid overstuffing the debut. So, it seems Ella Purnell’s prediction about Easter eggs in Season 2 is spot-on. Showrunner Graham Wagner previously revealed that the Deathclaw tease—a brief glimpse of a Deathclaw skull in the Season 1 end credits—was no accident. This nod was a deliberate choice, as they wanted to save the iconic creatures for an impactful Season 2 debut. While a few subtle Easter eggs found their way into Season 1, Wagner emphasized thatDeathclaws, being a “monumental” part of theFalloutuniverse, deserved more attention and space to do them justice. Fans can expect these ferocious beasts, along with other surprises, to play a significant role in the upcoming season.
In Fallout Season 1, the showrunners aimed high but knew they needed to rein it in to avoid overwhelming the audience with too many references. Yet, that doesn’t mean they held back on all the nods to the game’s lore. Fans were treated to iconic elements, including the Vaults and their residents, like Ella Purnell’s Lucy. Her storyline of venturing into the “real world” for the first time perfectly captured the essence of discovery and dread. The season also broughtpowerful enemieslike Gulpers and Ghouls to life, while introducing key factions such as the Brotherhood of Steel and the origins of Vault-Tec, even featuring its cheeky mascot. And, of course, there was that tantalizing hint of a trip to New Vegas in Season 2.
The Fallout TV series, which premiered in April, quickly became a sensation, achieving both critical acclaim and commercial success. Garnering over 60 million viewers within its first two weeks, the show received Emmy nominations for categories like Best Drama Series and Best Lead Actor for Walton Goggins. Microsoft recently highlighted how theFallout series' success breathed new life into the franchise’s video games, with total playtime on Xbox Game Pass soaring nearly fivefold. While it was known that the show’s release boosted the player base in titles like Fallout 4 and Fallout 76, the extent of this surge was surprising. Even lesser-known entries like Fallout Tactics saw a rise in players, with the newer titles experiencing the biggest spikes. With so many threads left to explore, Fallout Season 2 promises even more thrills and surprises.
