Tread Perilously is a podcast in which hosts Erik Amaya and author Justin Robinson watch the “worst” episodes of popular TV shows, attempting to determine if they would continue to watch the series based on the most off-key moments.

This Week: Fallout‘s “The End”

The end-of-year tradition continues as Tread Perilously watches the debut episode of Fallout.

219 years after the end, Vault 33 denizen Lucy MacLean gets more than she expected when she volunteers to wed someone from Vault 32. The resulting attack by raiders, and the abduction of her father, leads her to the surface where she faces an uncertain future. Meanwhile, Brotherhood of Steel member Maximus begins his long slog of a story and a Ghoul with memories of the world before the end gets a new lease on freedom. Will all their stories converge before Lucy becomes encumbered?

Special Review Unit Captain Charlie Wright joins Erik and Justin for her annual exposure to new science fiction. Walton Goggins easily proves to be the show’s MVP while Maximus ends up the least interesting character. Justin proves to be the only Fallout video game fan among the three. Erik explains why the games lose him after a couple of hours. Charlie explains “Hot-lanta” and it leads to a new stomach remedy. The trio attempts to figure out when the Fallout timeline diverges from our own. Normal human actor Matt Berry makes a surprise appearance, as does Michael Emerson. Charlie reacts to all the mid-century production design, and the difference between Kyle MacLachlan and Timothée Chalamet is outlined.

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