The Fallout TV series is a treat for fans of the beloved video game franchise. Each episode is packed with nods to the games, making it a scavenger hunt for eagle-eyed viewers. With Season 2 moving into the world of Fallout: New Vegas, there’s even more to discover. Here’s what we spotted in Episode 3.
Characters and Factions
We meet Caesar’s Legion, the infamous Roman-inspired group. The camp scene includes various recognizable characters from New Vegas, like a Centurion leading the pack and Vexilliarii in support. Praetorian Guards also make an appearance.
Frumentarius scouts can be identified by their wolf skin headpieces. One even pulls teeth from a victim in a grim reminder of their ruthless nature.
As Lucy is paraded through the camp, a Recruit Decanus shows up, marked by their distinctive black and red headpiece.
Macaulay Culkin plays a new character named Lacerta, a Legate—the Legion’s second-in-command. Unlike those in the games, Lacerta hasn’t appeared before on screen.
Caesar, the leader of the Legion, wears a similar cloak to the original character from New Vegas. However, this version is a new figure holding the title.
We get a glimpse of Edward Sallow, the Caesar from the game—well, his corpse, anyway.
A character named Quintus drops a reference to Roger Maxson, the founder of the Brotherhood of Steel. Although never seen in-game, Maxson is mentioned throughout the series.
The Ghoul interacts with Victor, a Securitron who originally served Robert House in New Vegas. This iteration of Victor is an AI, allowing for different robot bodies across the series.
We also see an NCR Ranger holding The Ghoul at gunpoint, complete with a classic trench coat and respirator mask reminiscent of Fallout: New Vegas cover art.
Locations
The Ghoul meets Victor at the House Resort and Country Club, a notable site from New Vegas now occupied by the NCR.
In the background, the El Diablo roller coaster from New Vegas subtly features during a tense scene.
A gang of children has taken over the Sunset Sarsaparilla headquarters, a nod to one of the game’s famous drinks.
Items and Iconography
The children remove bottle caps, the currency of the wasteland. They might be hunting for special Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle caps, part of a side quest in the game.
Lacerta dons a metal mask similar to one from New Vegas, identifying him as a Legion Legate.
Lucy is tied to a wooden cross, a grim motif used for punishment in the Legion.
A pre-war flashback shows a different version of the U.S. flag, featuring 13 stars. This flag represents an alternate history in the Fallout universe.
The NCR Rangers are seen wielding Hunting Rifles, common among their ranks in the games.
Maximus and Paladin Harkness fight a Mark II Securitron, identified by its soldier image and weaponry.
Both characters wear T-60 power armor, a throwback to designs from the games.
Maximus carries a standard assault rifle, transitioning from the games to this series version.
Harkness wields a Super Sledge, a weapon that has appeared in various forms throughout the Fallout series.
Music
The episode features three songs in a retro style, aligning with the game’s radio music. The first is “Chain Gang” by Sam Cooke, playing during a key scene with Thaddeus’s gang.
A pre-war moment features “The Yellow Roses of Texas” by Mitch Miller.
The credits roll with “Hot Dog Buddy Buddy” by Bill Haley and His Comets.
This episode of Fallout brings both nostalgia and fresh storytelling. Did you spot anything we missed? Share your thoughts! For a deeper dive, check out reviews and upcoming episodes for more insights.
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