Fallout Showrunner Teases Return of Talking Deathclaws
Prime Video's Fallout adaptation could feature one of the franchise's most terrifying yet sympathetic creatures in future seasons, according to co-showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet.
The wasteland might get even more dangerous. Geneva Robertson-Dworet, co-showrunner of Prime Video's Fallout series, refuses to rule out bringing intelligent Deathclaws to the small screen. These aren't your typical razor-clawed monsters.
When asked about the possibility of talking Deathclaws appearing in upcoming episodes, Robertson-Dworet kept things open. "I mean, nothing's off the table," she told reporters. The showrunner expressed particular fondness for these creatures, viewing them through a lens of tragedy rather than pure terror.
Human-Made Monsters
"The intelligent Deathclaws are obviously favorites, and I find, though, all the Deathclaws sympathetic, just because their creation is a human-influenced thing," Robertson-Dworet explained. "It wasn't something they asked for. They're not just a product of natural evolution. This is the fault of human error and human hubris."
Her perspective adds weight to potential storylines. "So I feel like even if they're attacking you, it's kind of your own fault in a way." This philosophical approach could reshape how audiences view these apex predators.
Gaming History
Most casual fans know Deathclaws as mindless killing machines. But seasoned players remember differently. Fallout 2 introduced talking variants back in 1998, complete with complex questlines and emotional depth.
One intelligent Deathclaw named Goris could even join your party as a companion. These creatures possessed reasoning abilities, moral codes, and genuine personalities beneath their terrifying exterior.
Recent Appearances
After years of absence from Bethesda's main titles, intelligent Deathclaws resurfaced in unexpected places. Fallout Shelter Online featured them prominently. The TV tie-in game Viva New Vegas brought them back as well.
Season 2 already showcased regular Deathclaws through impressive puppetry work. They appeared in Anchorage flashbacks and blocked routes into New Vegas, terrorizing The Ghoul and Lucy. But these were standard variants, driven by instinct rather than intelligence.
The door remains open for their smarter cousins to make an entrance. Given Robertson-Dworet's comments, fans might witness conversations with creatures they once only feared.