The post-apocalyptic wasteland of Fallout shifts in season 2 to the iconic New Vegas, but fans need not worry that the series will fill in choices for them. According to showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet, the storyline intentionally remains vague about which outcome from the original game is considered ‘canon’.

In conversations with Bethesda's Todd Howard and executive producer Jonathan Nolan, it has been agreed that the series will not choose a definitive version of the ending of the game Fallout: New Vegas. “We wanted to avoid establishing one specific ending as the correct one,” said Robertson-Dworet in a recent interview. Thus, Fallout stays true to the open structure of the games, where players determine their own path.

Room For All Endings

In Fallout: New Vegas, players can join different factions such as the New California Republic, Caesar's Legion, or Mr. House, or choose independence with the Yes Man route. Each of those paths leads to a different power structure in the Mojave region. By setting season 2 about 15 years after the game, the creators can keep those diverse scenarios intact, without confirming or denying one version.

Robertson-Dworet emphasizes that this is a conscious choice: “We want every player to feel that their choices have had an impact on this world.” Although certain details may differ, this happens intentionally, “because behind every change is an implicit story that is hopefully as intriguing as it is entertaining.”

A Changed City In A Changed World

In season 2, familiar locations and elements return, but Vegas will look different from what fans remember. Due to the passage of time, new conflicts, and shifting power dynamics, the New Vegas of the series is a city in transition. “Not everything is as it once was, and that’s how it should be in the Wasteland,” says the showrunner.



Fallout season 2 will be available on Prime Video starting December 17.

2025 is almost over, but there's plenty to look forward to in 2026 when it comes to films. The first gem appears to be Dust Bunny, starring Mads Mikkelsen in one of the lead roles.

Not much was known about the film until now, but it seems to be on track to become one of the surprises of 2026. The combination of critical acclaim and enthusiastic responses from regular movie-goers has placed this horror-fantasy film high on many cinephiles' 'must-watch lists'.

Reception

Dust Bunny is receiving remarkable praise on Rotten Tomatoes. The Tomatometer (the score from film critics) is currently at 86% based on 77 reviews, while the Audience Score (the rating from 'regular viewers') stands at 85% from over 50 reviews. Quite impressive scores indeed.

In Dust Bunny, we follow ten-year-old Aurora, a girl who is convinced that a monster under her bed has eaten her family. In a bizarre twist, she enlists the help of her mysterious neighbor, a hitman played by Mikkelsen.

Different Genres

While initially reluctant, he embarks on the dangerous adventure to protect her and discovers that some monsters may actually exist... Also worth mentioning: this is the first film of Bryan Fuller, who has previously gained praise with the series Hannibal.

Keen viewers have highlighted the film's unique blend of horror, fantasy, action, and emotion, which has led to comparisons with dark fairy tales and classic films from the 1980s like Gremlins and Ghostbusters. Whether this film will become a lasting classic remains to be seen.

Amid the countless Netflix series that are constantly promoted, one title from 2018 remains strikingly under the radar. The miniseries Maniac has quietly established itself as one of the most intriguing productions. The psychological science fiction series was directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, known for True Detective and No Time To Die, and brought Emma Stone and Jonah Hill back together on screen.

The series is an English-language adaptation of a Norwegian title and follows Owen Milgrim and Annie Landsberg, two strangers who participate in an experimental drug trial. What begins as a clinical test quickly morphs into a series of hallucinogenic worlds where reality and fiction blur completely. The episodes are filled with visual surprises and surreal sequences that stretch the boundaries of conventional television.

Acclaimed But Forgotten

Maniac received considerable praise at the time. With a rating of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.6 on IMDb, the series is lauded for its thematic depth and visual style. Critics described the series as “addictive and daring” and drew comparisons to classics like Blade Runner and Alien due to its dystopian aesthetic. The combination of alienation, mental health issues, and social critique gave Maniac a unique place in the television landscape.

In addition to Stone and Hill, who had previously appeared together in Superbad, the series also features performances from Gabriel Byrne and Sally Field. This added a rare assembly of big names in a small-scale format, contributing to the credibility and intensity of the story.

Short Series, Lasting Impression

With only ten episodes, Maniac is compact enough for a quick binge, yet rich in layers and meaning. Despite the series never receiving a sequel as a miniseries, it remains relevant for fans of original and challenging television.