The Frosty Adventures of Norm

So, the first season of the highly anticipated Fallout on Amazon is like that awkward first date where you really like the person but you’re also left wondering what’s next. Our cheerful heroine, Lucy MacLean, a.k.a. Ella Purnell, discovers her dear old dad, Hank, played by Kyle MacLachlan, might not quite be the star of the show after all – he’s a Big Bad in disguise! Meanwhile, we’ve got the lovable Ghoul played by Walton Goggins, who’s on a quest to find his missing fam, and young Maximus, portrayed by Aaron Moten, who has regained the favor of the Brotherhood of Steel but is miles away from his trusty sidekicks.

Who’s in the Vault?

Now let’s chat about the under-the-radar star, Norm (yep, Moises Arias), who got tangled up in a conspiracy thick enough to make your head spin. This dude stumbles upon Vault 31 and what does he find? A bunch of frozen corporate folk, affectionately dubbed ‘Bud’s Buds,’ who were all about that pre-apocalypse office life. Think of them as the corporate zombies of the future. These frozen buddies are stuck in cryogenic chambers because, well, Bud, the robotic Roomba-esque overlord, isn’t letting Norm out without some serious favors!

The Chill of Decision

Our boy Norm faces quite the dilemma when faced with starving to death or taking a leisurely frozen nap until season 2 rolls around. But hold on to your popcorn, folks—Norm decides to free the frozen executives instead of joining the frozen club! That’s right, our underdog is planning a breakout with the corporate ice cubes!

Middle Management Madness

Now, springing these chilly managers means Norm has to convince them to play along, and we all know that middle management is the real evil in every workplace! Moises Arias (the actor behind Norm) spills the beans, saying that Norm’s got to strut his stuff as a leader while being as sneaky as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. How will he charm these frozen execs into following a kid who is just winging it?

Family Dynamics in the Wasteland

As season 2 unfolds, we still get to explore the MacLean family—Lucy, the dreamer; Hank, the antagonist; and Norm, the hard-winner. However, the new filming location in California has thrown a wrench into their family bonding time. It’s kind of like when you’re all enthusiastic about a family brunch, but someone suggests moving it to a restaurant an hour away.

The Takeaway

Should Norm and his newly defrosted friends make it out of Vault 31, a rather awkward reunion is surely on the horizon for the MacLeans. But until that heartwarming drama kicks in, Norm’s going to need Bud’s Buds as his new best pals! Oh, and for those itching to dive back into this world of quirky characters and wild escapades, the first episode of Fallout season 2 is up for streaming on Prime Video right now, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday like a surprise party. Don’t miss the finale on February 4!