Peacock’s Unhinged 2-Season Action Series Is the Perfect Binge for ‘Fallout’ Fans
Twisted Metal has emerged as a breakout hit on Peacock, offering post-apocalyptic action entertainment that rivals Amazon Prime's Fallout in quality and appeal. The series depicts a dystopian United States descended into anarchy following a mysterious event called "The Fall", combining the franchise's signature blend of ultraviolence and dark humour to create an engaging action experience that draws in viewers seeking serialised entertainment in this genre.
The show features Anthony Mackie as John Doe, a protagonist struggling to recover lost memories whilst navigating a chaotic world, alongside Stephanie Beatriz as the enigmatic Quiet. Created by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who are known for their sharp comedic sensibilities on Deadpool and Zombieland, the series excels through its witty writing and standout performances, particularly Sweet Tooth, voiced by Will Arnett with physical movements by Samoa Joe, who creates an unpredictably terrifying presence that anchors the show's appeal.
- Twisted Metal became Peacock's breakout hit, rivalling Fallout in entertainment value
- Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick bring sharp comedy from Deadpool and Zombieland
- Anthony Mackie and Will Arnett's Sweet Tooth deliver compelling lead performances
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Twisted Metal is a post-apocalyptic action series now streaming on Peacock. It appeals to viewers seeking dark, violent entertainment in dystopian settings, similar in tone to Amazon Prime's Fallout series.
The story follows John Doe, played by Anthony Mackie, a man struggling to recover his lost memories whilst navigating a lawless world after a mysterious catastrophic event called "The Fall" has devastated the United States. He encounters the character Quiet, played by Stephanie Beatriz, as they attempt to survive in this anarchic environment.
The series was created by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the writing team behind Deadpool and Zombieland. The show combines extreme action with dark humour and features the character Sweet Tooth, voiced by Will Arnett with physical performance by Samoa Joe, which anchors much of the series' appeal.