Summary
Falloutstepped out of the vault that is games and into the world of TV on April 10 earlier this year with its hit Prime series. Fans and critics alike praised the unashamed faithfulness to the source material, its heartfelt story, andhow well it brought the wasteland and all of its oddities to lifewhile staying welcoming to newcomers.
It caused such a storm thatfans flocked back to the gamesin record-breaking numbers.
It was so well received that it has now been nominated for 17 Emmys, including the Primetime Award for Outstanding Drama Series. It stands alongside The Crown, The Gilded Age, The Morning Show, Mr. And Mrs. Smith, Shōgun, Slow Horses, and 3 Body Problem (you can read our review on thathere).
There’s some steep competition, to say the least, with Variety reporting that Shōgun is expected to be the major contender this year. But even if it doesn’t beat out these other prestigious shows, a nomination alone is incredibly impressive.
Every Emmy Fallout Has Been Nominated For
Aside from drama, the Fallout TV series has been nominated for:
From the ghoul makeup to the practical power armour to how well the music captures that retrofuturistic ’50s style, it’s no wonder Fallout has swept up so many of these nominations.
We’ll find out which awards it takes home in just a couple of months. The 76th Emmy Awards airs at 11pm ET on September 15.
