Fallout has been making waves on Prime Video, setting a high bar not just for video game TV shows but for the dystopian genre in general. However, post-apocalyptic stories have been around for a long time in film, television, and all types of art and writing. Fallout is far from the only series worth watching that digs into these themes and narratives.

There are plenty of shows to watch while waiting for Fallout season 2, but The Man in the High Castle might be the best. Loosely based on the book by Philip K. Dick, a renowned sci-fi author, The Man in the High Castle is a thrilling show about resistance, exploring a shocking version of history that will put audiences on the edge of their seats.

Set in a fictionalized version of reality where the Axis powers won World War II, meaning fascism and totalitarianism spread across the globe, The Man in the High Castle is a tense, interrogative series. Premiering on Prime in 2015, The Man in the High Castle ran for four seasons and incorporated interesting aspects of sci-fi and historical fiction into its story.

Fallout Has Great Alternate History, But Man In The High Castle Takes The Concept Further

The premise of Fallout relies on the alternation of history to make the story possible, with the nuclear devastation of the Earth sparking the many environmental and societal changes that the characters explore. However, The Man in the High Castle is more dystopian than post-apocalyptic, so the series has more opportunity to imagine how the world would’ve evolved differently in its timeline.

While Fallout season 2 might take the concept of fictionalizing the past even further, digging into the ways that the world of Fallout is both similar and different from reality, The Man in the High Castle is all about its alternative events. Fallout uses the fantastical nature of its events to create gripping science fiction, but The Man in the High Castle attempts to stick to relative realism to make its story all the more impactful.

The Man in the High Castle follows an ensemble cast who portray different characters experiencing the effects of the rule of Japan and Germany in the U.S., primarily dealing with how the country’s evolution shifts after losing the war. Fallout uses the past and visual cues that remind the audience of the real world as fun Easter eggs rather than important narrative devices.

Man In The High Castle Deserved More Attention For Being An Incredible Dystopian Series

The Man in the High Castle was hailed for its intensity and vivid vision of what the world might have looked like under these circumstances, but the series never found as large an audience base as similar series. Part of this might be because the IP The Man in the High Castle was based on didn’t have the crossover reach of video game series like Fallout.

Additionally, The Man in the High Castle might be a unique take on its subject matter, but there’s little question that there are a lot of explorations in both film and television of World War II. For viewers who are unaware of the story’s conceit, it might seem like The Man in the High Castle isn’t as groundbreaking and thrilling as it becomes once audiences are immersed in the narrative.

The best dystopian sci-fi TV shows all find a way to make their otherworldly and fantastical elements feel like a natural part of the story, and The Man in the High Castle is no exception. For history buffs who want to see how well the show imagines its timeline and audiences who love the tension of dystopian worlds, the series hits every mark.

Prime Video Is Dominating The Dystopian Genre With Adaptations Like These

Of all the Prime Video original shows you probably missed, The Man in the High Castle is the one that audiences must check out, as it proves how well the streamer is performing within the dystopian genre. Most streaming services have their own takes on alternative history, with The Last of Us on HBO making waves, and the underrated sci-fi series Station Eleven.

However, The Last of Us season 2 was divisive, and Station Eleven remains overlooked despite its high quality. Additionally, other streamers like Hulu have The Handmaid’s Tale, Netflix has Sweet Tooth, and Apple TV+ has Silo. However, Prime is cornering the dystopian market with projects like Fallout and The Man in the High Castle​​​​​​.

With additional shows like Upload, The Peripheral, and even The Boys, Prime is demonstrating that for fans of science fiction and intense alternate realities, it’s the perfect streaming service. Fallout is on the precipice of taking over as one of the biggest draws on Prime Video right now. However, viewers should check out the shows of the past that might have gone overlooked to see just how successfully dystopia has taken over on Prime.