The Ghoul, impaled on a rusted pole, stares up at the sky as Lucy is dragged away. His breathing is ragged, each inhale a reminder of the metal piercing his flesh. Is this the end for the gunslinger, a brutal period at the close of his long, violent sentence?
The Sunset Fades on The Ghoul?
Ever feel like you’re watching a tightrope walker, and they suddenly lose their balance? That’s how the end of Fallout Season 2, Episode 5 feels. Our favorite Ghoul is in dire straits, leaving us to wonder: is this really curtains for him?
Let’s recap. The Ghoul, facing Hank’s threats regarding his family held in cryosleep within the same Vault where Hank conducts his experiments, subdues Lucy.
Fueled by betrayal, Lucy unleashes her fury, using the newly acquired mechanical arm to send Cooper crashing through a window and onto a metal support. Impaled, he remains stuck as Hank kidnaps Lucy.
What actually happened to The Ghoul?
He’s not six feet under… yet. The Ghoul, as of the end of Episode 5, is clinging to life, like a fly trapped in amber. But the clock is ticking.
He’s still breathing, but skewered on a pole. If he doesn’t receive help soon, he risks turning feral. His mind, already fragile after centuries of radiation exposure and simmering rage, may finally fracture beyond repair.
Will The Ghoul survive?
That is the million-dollar question. We have to wait for Episode 6. But from a production standpoint, eliminating such a popular character might not be a smart decision for Prime Video. The show is already drawing comparisons to HBO’s Westworld in its exploration of moral decay and technological overreach; losing a character as pivotal as the Ghoul could alienate viewers. So there’s a strong probability he’ll pull through, but at what cost?
How does the TV show differ from the game series?
The television adaptation takes certain liberties with the established lore of the Fallout game franchise. For example, the character of Hank and his association with Vault-Tec introduce a level of corporate conspiracy. The TV series offers a unique interpretation of familiar elements. Whether these changes improve or detract from the source material is a matter of personal opinion.
Killing off the Ghoul would be like removing the engine from a classic car. The value plummets. He is the dark heart of the show, the embodiment of the wasteland’s brutality and moral ambiguity.
So, will the Ghoul somehow manage to survive this mortal wound and get revenge on Hank?