Kyle MacLachlan, known for his role as Hank MacLean in the Amazon Prime Video series Fallout, has expressed strong confidence in the direction and quality of the show's second season. In recent interviews leading up to the premiere of Fallout Season 2 on December 16, 2025, MacLachlan conveyed his belief that the team behind the series has done an "amazing" job and that the show is in "good hands".
MacLachlan's character, Hank MacLean, is a complex figure whose story took a dark turn at the end of season one. Initially presented as the Overseer of Vault 33 and a doting father, the season finale revealed Hank's involvement as a Vault-Tec executive in the events leading up to the Great War, which triggered the nuclear apocalypse. Season two sees Hank's daughter, Lucy (played by Ella Purnell), and The Ghoul (played by Walton Goggins) pursuing him to New Vegas.
Speaking to ScreenRant, MacLachlan acknowledged the morally ambiguous nature of his character, stating that while Hank has done "very naughty things," he is not a straightforward villain. He emphasized Hank's warmth, charm, and care for his family, while also highlighting the character's driving mission. MacLachlan teased that season two will see Hank "picking up" the pieces of a plan he put on hold and pursuing it with full force, driven by a desire to avenge people from his past.
In another interview with Beebom, MacLachlan revealed that viewers will see a different side of Hank in the upcoming season, referring to him as "Hank, the Scientist". While the specifics of this scientific pivot remain unclear, it seems to suggest that Hank will be engaging in experiments related to Vault-Tec's mission of control.
The second season of Fallout will not only delve deeper into Hank's character but also explore the strained relationship between him and his daughter, Lucy. Meanwhile, Lucy's brother, Norm (played by Moisés Arias), will strive to warn his friends about the dangers of other vaults and uncover more about his father's and Vault-Tec's schemes.
The Fallout series has garnered significant attention, with the first season receiving 16 Primetime Emmy Award nominations. The series' popularity has also led to a surge in the number of people playing the Fallout video game franchise.
Season 2 will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on December 16, 2025, with new episodes released weekly until February 4, 2026. The season will take audiences through the Mojave Wasteland to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas. Justin Theroux will be joining the cast as Robert House, a major character from Fallout: New Vegas.
