The Other Player

"The Other Player" is the sixth episode of the second season of the American post-apocalyptic drama television series Fallout. It is the fourteenth overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Dave Hill, and directed by executive producer Lisa Joy. It was released on Amazon Prime Video on January 21, 2026. The series depicts the aftermath of an apocalyptic nuclear exchange in an alternate history of Earth where advances in nuclear technology after World War II led to the emergence of a retrofuturistic society and a subsequent resource war. The survivors took refuge in fallout shelters known as Vaults, built to preserve humanity in the event of nuclear annihilation. In the episode, Lucy discovers her father's intentions, while the Ghoul is approached by a potential ally. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances and character development, although some criticized the Vault 33 subplot.