3. Into the Badlands
Into the Badlands mixes science fiction with Asian martial arts fights. The series is based on the Chinese novel “Journey to the West” and tells of a future where various factions fight against each other.
Especially the so-called “clippers” play an important role. They are specially trained fighters who fight without firearms – those have been banned from the Badlands. This promises thrillingly staged martial arts fights based on Chinese models.
The series ran from 2015 to 2019 and comprises 32 episodes over 3 seasons.
Watch Into the Badlands if you like the following aspects of Fallout:
- Post-apocalyptic setting
- Well-choreographed and staged bloody fights
- Conflicts between different factions
- Alternative fighting styles
- Creative design of the world and costumes
What the IMDb ratings say: Into the Badlands has been rated by 49,594 people with a total of 7.9 stars.
4. Jericho
Jericho is a little older than the previous tips on this list. The series started in 2006 and ran until 2008. There are 29 episodes in two seasons.
A clear parallel to Fallout is the nuclear catastrophe that also occurs in Jericho. The eponymous small town of Jericho witnesses a nuclear bomb drop in the distance. As a result, the residents around protagonist Jake Green must learn to cope with the new situation.
They are cut off from the outside world and cannot rely on anyone else having survived. Because cities were bombed all over the USA.
After the second season, the series was canceled. However, comics were subsequently published that continue and ultimately conclude the story.
Watch Jericho if you like the following elements of Fallout:
- Post-apocalyptic setting with nuclear bomb themes
- (Surviving) people in extreme situations
- Social commentary and critique of society
- Various factions
- A dystopian version of the USA
What the IMDb ratings say: Jericho has been rated by 58,721 people and stands at 7.9 stars.
