Fallout series breaks The Boys record on Prime Video

A real earthquake shook the world of streaming with the arrival of the series Fallout on Prime Video. Launched just a few days ago, this adaptation of the post-apocalyptic universe of the eponymous video game quickly captured the attention of a wide audience, recording exceptional numbers from its release week.

Impressive figures from launch

Since its launch, Fallout has racked up an impressive 53 million views, far surpassing 47 million hours of viewing.

These figures place the series well above those achieved by The Boys, Prime Video’s flagship series until then, which reached 28 million views during the finale of its third season in 2022.

A success beyond expectations

The success of Fallout is not just limited to breaking Prime Video’s internal records. It also outperformed other major productions like The Rings of Power, in terms of unique views, thus becoming one of the most watched series upon its launch on the platform.

The numbers speak for themselves: Fallout attracted 9.7 million unique viewers during its first week, compared to 7.8 million for The Rings of Power.

Reaction from critics and fans

The review was also extremely positive, highlighting the series’ ability to capture the essence of the original game while developing its own dramatic universe.

Fans of the franchise, meanwhile, were delighted to see their expectations exceeded, with a faithful adaptation enriched with captivating new storylines and characters.

The promising future of Fallout on Prime Video

Faced with such success, Amazon was quick to confirm the production of a second season of Fallout. This quick decision shows the platform’s confidence in the series’ continued potential to captivate audiences.

Viewers can therefore expect to delve even deeper into the vast and rich Fallout universe in future seasons.

This dazzling success of Fallout on Prime Video confirms the trend of adapting video games into quality series or films, and marks a significant turning point in the way of reconciling interactive and linear narratives.

The hype surrounding Fallout is a promising sign for future productions that seek to merge these two worlds.