Amazon's 'Fallout' Freebie: Catch the First Season on YouTube Before It Vanishes into Thin Air
In a move that might be seen as desperation or pure goodwill, Amazon has made its first season of the hit post-apocalyptic series "Fallout" available for free on the Prime Video YouTube channel. This unexpected move comes with a caveat: viewers have only until February 11 to indulge in the show's Wild West-meets-Radiation-Scorched-Earth blend before it reverts back to its usual, pricey perch.
The decision to release the first season at no cost seems like an attempt by Amazon to entice new fans into its streaming fold, but given the company's lukewarm Prime Video subscriber base, it could also be a sign that they're eager to promote their latest success story. Whatever the reasoning, one thing is certain: if you haven't had the chance to experience the show yet, this is your golden ticket.
Fallout's first season has been widely praised for its excellent performances – particularly Ella Purnell as a naive but optimistic vault-dweller and Walton Goggins as the Ghoul. The show seamlessly weaves together the rich world of the Fallout RPG series, resulting in a wildly entertaining live-action adaptation that will likely appeal to fans of both the games and television.
However, don't get too comfortable binge-watching the entire season before it disappears into thin air. New episodes are being added each day leading up to next week's season two finale, with Amazon presumably hoping to reel in new viewers who might be unfamiliar with the show. But be warned: you only have until February 11 to catch the whole lot – after that, it'll revert back to its usual Prime Video subscription model.
And if "Fallout" itself isn't enough of a draw, Bethesda's MMORPG "Fallout 76" is also getting some love from Amazon. Between now and February 5, players can experience the game for free on Xbox and PC, with PlayStation users having until February 4 to jump in. This promotion is likely aimed at enticing fans of the series who might be curious about how the game has evolved since its initial release in 2018. So if "Fallout" and its MMORPG cousin are on your mind, now's the perfect opportunity to revisit them – just don't say you weren't warned that this freebie is only temporary.
In a move that might be seen as desperation or pure goodwill, Amazon has made its first season of the hit post-apocalyptic series "Fallout" available for free on the Prime Video YouTube channel. This unexpected move comes with a caveat: viewers have only until February 11 to indulge in the show's Wild West-meets-Radiation-Scorched-Earth blend before it reverts back to its usual, pricey perch.
The decision to release the first season at no cost seems like an attempt by Amazon to entice new fans into its streaming fold, but given the company's lukewarm Prime Video subscriber base, it could also be a sign that they're eager to promote their latest success story. Whatever the reasoning, one thing is certain: if you haven't had the chance to experience the show yet, this is your golden ticket.
Fallout's first season has been widely praised for its excellent performances – particularly Ella Purnell as a naive but optimistic vault-dweller and Walton Goggins as the Ghoul. The show seamlessly weaves together the rich world of the Fallout RPG series, resulting in a wildly entertaining live-action adaptation that will likely appeal to fans of both the games and television.
However, don't get too comfortable binge-watching the entire season before it disappears into thin air. New episodes are being added each day leading up to next week's season two finale, with Amazon presumably hoping to reel in new viewers who might be unfamiliar with the show. But be warned: you only have until February 11 to catch the whole lot – after that, it'll revert back to its usual Prime Video subscription model.
And if "Fallout" itself isn't enough of a draw, Bethesda's MMORPG "Fallout 76" is also getting some love from Amazon. Between now and February 5, players can experience the game for free on Xbox and PC, with PlayStation users having until February 4 to jump in. This promotion is likely aimed at enticing fans of the series who might be curious about how the game has evolved since its initial release in 2018. So if "Fallout" and its MMORPG cousin are on your mind, now's the perfect opportunity to revisit them – just don't say you weren't warned that this freebie is only temporary.