Prime Video’s 2-Part Sci-Fi Binge Hasn’t Even Reached Its Peak

Sci-fi has emerged as maybe the most important genre in the streaming era, with every big platform always on the hunt for its next big sci-fi hit. Streamers like Apple TV have proven to be one of the premier homes for sci-fi TV shows, with hits like Silo (starring Rebecca Ferguson), Severance (led by Adam Scott), and Pluribus (featuring Rhea Seehorn) all set to return soon with new seasons. Even HBO positioned the sci-fi series Westworld as its successor to Game of Thrones, but the studio canceled the series after only four seasons despite clear plans for more episodes. However, it’s Prime Video that has released some of the best sci-fi hits in the last few years.

One of Prime Video’s most successful enterprises to emerge in the last few years is Fallout, the hit sci-fi TV show based on the series of video games from Bethesda. Fallout, the show, is not based on a single game, but instead a new story inspired by the universe that fits into the timeline created by the games rather than clashing with it. The series has earned widespread critical acclaim throughout its first two seasons, which star Ella Purnell as Lucy and Walton Goggins as The Ghoul. It’s already been renewed for Season 3.

It’s now been over a month since Fallout Season 2 aired its finale, but the show is still sitting comfortably in the Prime Video top 10, despite the arrival of several newer shows. It’s becoming increasingly clear that Prime Video made the right call by renewing Fallout for a third season long before an episode of Season 2 ever hit the screen. It’s unclear at this time when Season 3 will be released, but production on Season 3 is set to begin this May.

What’s Next for Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell?

Fallout’s Walton Goggins will soon be seen starring opposite Amber Midthunder (Prey) in The Painter, the new John Wick-esque action thriller that was originally set to star Alan Ritchson. Purnell will soon return as Rhiannon in the second season of the Starz original series, Sweetpea, which is expected to premiere before the end of this year. She will also star opposite Rhys Ifans (House of the Dragon) and Daniel Mays in Craig Roberts’ new horror comedy, The Scurry.

Check out the first two seasons of Fallout on Prime Video and stay tuned to Collider for more coverage of Season 3 and future streaming updates.