Silo

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Name - Silo
Released - 2023
Creator- Morten Tyldum


Apple TV have been crushing it lately with some great shows, especially in the sci-fi genre and their latest one that I caught Silo falls 100% into that category.

It looks initially like a nothing special type of show, there are many dystopia type series and films and the genre has been oversaturated for some time and it has been a while since something good has popped up. Probably the film 12 Monkeys was an intriguing one that I really liked and would have been happy if it went deeper into the story.

Silo is quite similar and predicatable in that the world on top has been destroyed and the people are living in a silo to protect them from the bad conditions on the surface. How and why this is, isn't quite known and therein starts the mystery.

The show starts slow as you get introduced to the characters and some of the themes and sub-plots running through the show. However, it really starts to pick up after episode 3 and it really grips you. It did me and I binge watched the whole series until 5 in the morning.

Many of the characters are really likeable and believable which is pretty good. The relationships, the powerplays and strengths within the Silo are very interesting and the stories and plot twists keep you watching.

There are some really interesting aspects of the world they inhabit that they could explore in many ways and these are really well thought out. The whole twist about the world outside the silo and what happens to those who go outside is pretty fascinating as you often think, why are people so docile and complicit. But then it reflects the real world we inhabit where people avoid confrontation and just go along to get along.

In fact, there are many similarities from our real world that are really well explored in the series and you can relate to them quite well. There are some great scenes and ideas that develop between the characters and you are not sure where they will go. Even some of the bad guy characters, you some how seem to relate to them and even understand the way they are.

Tim Robbins is pretty stand up in his role, however the excitement is delivered by some of the other characters like Robert Sims, Billings and Sheriff Holston. They have some great storylines and keep the pace of the show going.

My favorite actor is Iain Glen who has an amazing on-screen presence and I have loved him since his role in Game of Thrones. Although a rather mundance role here, he doesn't fail to deliver a great performance.

My favorite scene without spoiling anything, has to be near the beginning which really kicked things off where Allison starts delving deeper into things and has a lightbulb moment and discovers why she isn't getting pregnant.

The show is full of quite abit of action and Rebecca Ferguson gives a great performance in the lead position, but as usual with these woke type role reversals, it is often unbelievable at times. However, overall, it doesn't distract from enjoying the series. Quite often she is making alot of weird facial postures that I do not understand.

I am really looking forward to the second series that should be coming this year. Along with Severance last week and Foundation before that, Apple TV has some great shows running.

Have you seen Silo?

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25 comments
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Looks like a Good show to add on watch list.. interesting, haven't heard about it before though I rarely watch shows from apple+.. heard they've pretty good stuff.

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It's a very nice one and worth watching if you like the apocalypse type genre.

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I really need to get a free trial of Apple tv, I keep hearing about all these interesting shows but don't have the service!

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Yeah, mine runs out soon, so I am binge watching now!

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I saw Silo in a couple of days, really liked it, looking forward to s2 :))

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Yeah, I cant wait for s2! It was a pretty great ending!

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Oh yes, looking forward to what's out there :)

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Great stuff, will be spoken about in decades after, imho.

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I am really looking forward to the second series

I am looking forward to it twice as you xD
I've watched the 1st season literally at once, in one breath (this November), and immediately downloaded and read the original book(s). Unfortunately, Russian translation exists only for 2/3 parts of the trilogy. So I am tempted... by heart!

Before reading the original text I was greatly fascinated by the movie (and still, as fallout fan, I consider the movie to be the year's #1 in sci-fi genre). But, huh, after reading.... well, of course the story was simplified greatly, and loose the scale... follows the laws of thrilling cinematography... what else can be said! let me add !PIZZA, I was pleased to see your review for this title, pleased you did not miss it!

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Oh I am glad you are also a fan. I have also bookmarked the books for my reading list. It is for 100% the year's #1 sci-fi genre series. There is lots I could say about it and well, its mirroring of our lives and social interactions was brilliantly done and not weirdly psycotic like the fallout movie where they started losing their minds in a weird way and getting all sexual.

After first watching Constellation with Noomi Rapace, I had no expectations for this one and was very pleasantly surprised.

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Did not watch Fallout serial yet, cant say anything, as for the 'Constellation' -- wow, it features Noomi Rapace?! (I am a big fan of hers, after the Millenium.) - I missed this title, but now I am in the know, putting to the download, thank you!!! (even if it is not A+++) 👍

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The fallout film I refer to is called "The Divide" - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1535616/?ref_=kw_li_tt

I didnt do my review for Constellation yet, I wanted to start with something positive, so did Silo first! 😅
I am a huge fan of Miss Rapace too, especially the Millenium films, and although she is pretty great in Constellation, the series is erm.. like watching a Nasa space launch at times. I am surprised they made it as it shows how ridiculous the whole ESA charade is with all the clapping like seals. If they had had a few scenes of them in a diving tank, it would of completed the picture.
Thinking of Noomi makes me want to go back to Sweden!

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yes, yes! (I dont want to go to Sweden at all, haha. sh..t like this can happen anywhere right?..)

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I’ve not seen Silo but it must be a very lovely show from the way you are talking about it

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I came across the books and found it very interesting, especially the story arcs between characters. I didn't know a series was made based on it until now, will definitely give it a watch after finishing the books. Great review :)

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I can't wait to read the books, it sounds like a great storyline.

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I watched SILO season 1. It was very interesting from the first episode to the finale.
The characters were not all evil, some just accepted the situation, while resistance managed to secretly share knowledge from generations.
Season two is highly expected by the community. I hope it won't be cancelled.
Regards

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Yeah, it's exciting to see season 2! I hope they hurry up and make it!