One of the upsides of Prime Video‘s decision to spread out the release of Fallout season 2 is that there’s a sense of anticipation.
Cliffhanger endings don’t really work if you can simply binge the next episode immediately.
That’s ultimately a more satisfying way to enjoy the show than by dumping the entire season on a single day.
To get you ready for the next episode, Watch With Us is sharing our guide to Fallout season 2, episode 3, including the premiere date and time, the plot, the cast and more.
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When Will ‘Fallout’ Season 2, Episode 3 Stream?
Fallout season 2, episode 3 will premiere on December 31, at 12:00 a.m. PST/3:00 a.m. EST. You can watch episodes 1 and 2 here.
Where Is ‘Fallout’ Season 2 Streaming?
Fallout season 2 will be available to stream on Prime Video. The entire first season is also available to watch.
Will There Be a ‘Fallout’ Season 3?
Yes. The series has already been renewed for season 3.
Can You Watch ‘Fallout’ Season 2 for Free?
Technically, yes. But if you go that route, you may want to wait. Prime Video does offer a 30-day free trial for new users, but since there will be new episodes of Fallout weekly through February 4, 2026, it’s better to wait until we’re within a month of that date.
What Happened in ‘Fallout’ Season 2, Episode 2?
The prologue was a flashback to 2283, and it depicted the nuclear destruction of the Shady Sands settlement as alluded to in the first season finale. Now that we finally got a chance to witness it, the show revealed that the mind control tech of Robert House (Justin Theroux) was used to make a rider smuggle a nuclear bomb into the city. Maximus’ parents were able to save his life by hiding him in a lead-lined fridge, but everyone else in the city perished. And Hank MacLean (Kyle MacLachlan) was responsible for all of it.
In 2296, Hank continues to experiment with the mind control tech, but the heads of the mice and even the human subjects blow up when the device is set beyond a certain point. Hank’s daughter, Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell), and The Ghoul (Walton Goggins) were sidelined in their search for him when she insisted on helping a couple in need. The Ghoul murdered the man and explained that the pair are members of Caesar’s Legion.
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Before The Ghoul could kill the other survivor, the group was attacked by Radscorpions that stung him and the woman. Lucy chose to save the woman with her last stimpak, but promised to retrieve The Ghoul after she saw the woman home. However, the woman seemingly set Lucy up to be captured by the Legion.
Lucy’s brother, Norm MacLean (Moisés Arias), had better luck in Vault 31, as he convinced the newly awakened Vault-Tec employees to help him find a way out. Under the guise of a test, Norm and his new followers escaped to the surface. Meanwhile, Maximus (Aaron Moten) claimed Area 51 as their new base. The elder assembled other Brotherhood leaders to plot a coup against the Commonwealth. Before they could take action, Paladin Xander Harkness (Kumail Nanjiani) of the Commonwealth unexpectedly crashed their party.
What’s Going to Happen in ‘Fallout’ Season 2?
The Ghoul and Lucy will continue their quest to find Hank, while Maximus will be dealing with the conflict between the Commonwealth and the Brotherhood.
Is There a Trailer for ‘Fallout’ Season 2, Episode 3?
Yes, and it shows Lucy as a prisoner of the Legion and The Ghoul recovered from his ordeal. Maximus also reveals that he wants to prevent a civil war between the Brotherhood and the Commonwealth. In flashbacks set before The Ghoul’s mutation, his human self, Cooper Howard, encounters Robert House, the man he’s supposed to kill.
How Many Episodes Are in ‘Fallout’ Season 2?
There are eight episodes in Fallout season 2.
Who’s Joined the Cast of ‘Fallout’ Season 2?
The two biggest names joining the cast this season are Macaulay Culkin and Kumail Nanjiani. We don’t know who Culkin is playing yet, but Nanjiani’s role has been revealed to be Xander Harkness, a Paladin for the Commonwealth. Another new addition this season is The Leftovers‘ Justin Theroux, who is taking over the role of RobCo Industries CEO Robert House from Rafi Silver, who played the part last season.
The rest of the returning cast can be seen below:
- Xelia Mendes-Jones as Dane
- Leslie Uggams as Betty Pearson,
- Zach Cherry as Woody Thomas
- Annabel O’Hagan as Stephanie Harper
- Dave Register as Chet
- Johnny Pemberton as Thaddeus
- Leer Leary as Davey
- Frances Turner as Barb Howard
- Teagan Meredith as Janey Howard
- Michael Cristofer as Elder Cleric Quintus
- Jon Daly as the Snake Oil Salesman
