'Fallout' Episode 2 Takeaway: Wilzig's bizarre demand adds new twist to Lucy Maclean's mission
Contains spoilers for 'Fallout'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Fallout', streaming on Prime Video, is a post-apocalyptic drama series, set in a future timeline where humans face the aftermath of a nuclear exchange that happened 219 years ago.
The plot revolves around Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell), a young vault dweller, who is forced to step onto the Earth's surface for the first time after her father, Hank MacLean (Kyle MacLachlan), is abducted.
On her quest to find her father, she meets Wilzig (Michael Emerson), a mysterious character introduced in 'Fallout' Episode 2. Lucy's encounter with him adds a new dimension to her mission which is explored in further episodes.
Who is Wilzig in Prime Video's 'Fallout'?
In 'Fallout' Episode 2, viewers are introduced to Wilzig, a mysterious figure clad in a lab coat and accompanied by his loyal dog CX404. He is not a typical Wastelander trying to make ends meet.
Instead, Wilzig appears to be someone with high caliber and talent. Wilzig appears to be orchestrating something revolutionary that could impact the Earth's surface. However, his mission remains undisclosed in Episode 2, leaving fans intrigued.
During a violent altercation, his CX404 kills his colleague. As the organization he works for (likely the Brotherhood of Steel) starts hunting him down, he evades capture and ends up in a small town named Filly.
What does Wilzig tell Lucy Maclean in 'Fallout' Episode 2?
Wilzig encounters Lucy MacLean and warns her about the dangers of Wasteland. He urges her to return to her vault since she is an endangered species.
The Ghoul (Walton Goggins), convinced that Wilzig matches the description of a bounty target, engages in a confrontation where Wilzig ends up losing a foot.
Ma June, the shopkeeper asks Lucy to escort Wilzig to the mentioned coordinates. Despite her initial hesitation, Lucy agrees after she understands that the expedition could potentially lead her to Moldaver, her father's kidnapper.
With his amputated leg, Wilzig understands he can't cover the distance, yet he's aware of the urgent need to reach his destination. He consumes cyanide pills to end his suffering, instructing Lucy to decapitate him and deliver his head to the coordinates.
The revelations by Wilzig in his final moments leave Lucy puzzled.
Wilzig not only possessed intricate details about the Vaults which is impossible to be otherwise known to a Wastelander, but also knew who Lucy is!
It's clear that Wilzig, unlike other Wastelanders, meant no harm to Lucy. However, his mission remains unknown to the viewers, which is likely to get an explanation in further episodes.
The only way for Lucy to crack Wilzig's mystery and find her father simultaneously is by adhering to the instructions.
Meanwhile, Wilzig being the target of The Ghoul and the Brotherhood of Army is likely to make Lucy's journey bumpy and worth following.
'Fallout' is now streaming on Prime Video.
