Fallout (2024-)

In a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, a naive woman who lived isolated in a bunker, a cowboy who's genetically modified by radiation and a soldier belonging to a cult intersect in their continuous adventures.

'Fallout' is a screen adaptation of a famous and much loved video game. It takes an often used context and creates some memorable characters that interact in an intriguing way, enough to promise a riveting season 2. The actors are perfectly chosen and the script is intelligent, although the first season was dedicated to building up the portrayals of the main characters.

Director: Jonathan Nolan and others

Production:  Amazon Studios   

Creator:  Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner   

Duration:  1 season ofe 8 episodes (1 hour each)   

With: Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, Sarita Choudhury, Matt Berry

Rating: 8/10

Yellowjackets (2021– )

A women's football team remains stranded in the Canadian mountains after the plane carrying them to a match crashed.

'Yellowjackets' is a very original series that very effectively combines drama, horror and mystery. In a style that combines the events of the wilderness with the reality of the survivors 25 years later, the series manages to create curiosity and intrigue both for the past and for the present. It reminds one of 'Alive', 'Lord of the Flies' and manages to offer full credibility and talent to measure in a modern and equal update to those ideas.

Director:  Eva Sørhaug and others   

Production:  Showtime, Paramount   

Creator:  Ashley Lyle, Bart Nuckerson   

Duration:  2 seasons of 10 episodes (1 hour each)

With: Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Steven Krueger, Liv Hewson, Christina Ricci, Ella Purnell, Kevin Alves, Courtney Eaton

Rating: 9/10 (s1-10, s2-7)