Building on the success of season one, a second season of The Silo is now in the cards.
Apple TV+ takes on a science fiction, post-apocalyptic vibe, and no one is complaining about Apple’s spending power in the space.
As an avid book reader, Silo was on my reading list when author Hugh Howey was still uploading the Silo series (called Wool, Shift, and Dust) via self-publishing.
The books are great, and the first season of The Silo does them justice, albeit with a few twists and unusual twists here and there.
As usual, the premiere season covers the first book (Wool) and things get interesting towards the end.
The second book (The Transformation) is a prequel of sorts, covering the backstory leading up to all the events leading up to the first book (in this case, Season 1).
The big question is: Will the story continue Juliette Nichols’ adventures outside the Silo? Or, will Apple break the immersion a bit and follow the order of the books?
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Unlike some shows where everything is theory and speculation, we have some solid information covering Season 2 and how the story will unfold!
What will “The Silo” season 2 be about?
What makes silos so interesting is that they reflect the mysterious history of the real world that fascinates us. Is history an accurate account of past events as we know them?
How many of these are accurate and unaffected by victor bias?
How much power does one have to change history to suit personal pursuits? The Silo is a restricted, dystopian reflection on these real-world problems.
The remaining population of the world, devastated by some unknown event, survive deep within the Earth, protected from the horrors of the outside world and governed by their systems.
They are at the mercy of a government, itself backed by secretive technocrats, and fueled by the surveillance state it has created. It’s not hard to imagine such an entity falsifying history.
The second season of “The Silo” will pick up the suspense of the first season, with Juliet venturing into the wasteland outside the silo. However, Season 2 will also incorporate elements of the second book (Shift), which tells the story of what came before.
What Hugh has built is that there’s a huge mystery: Why are these people underground, why do they live like this, and when will it be safe to get out? At the end of season one, we got to answer some questions and expand the universe.
—Screenwriter and creator Graham Yost
There has been no direct confirmation of how much content the second season will cover. We do know that historical rebellion will be a major part of the story.
Whether season 2 will take us back to the creation of the Silo and why it exists is unclear.
This might be the best route for the series.
Juliet is very popular among the fan base, and abandoning her path, even if it supports the overall story, would be too much.
Unfortunately, flashbacks are notoriously difficult to successfully integrate into the current narrative.
Judging from the success of the first season, The Silo is in good hands and hopefully the showrunners will succeed.
Who will star in The Silo Season 2?
Rebecca Ferguson, Common, Tim Robbins, Avi Nash, Chinaza Uche and Iain Glen are the best-known names in The Silo and will star in the second installment reprise their roles mid-season.
- Tim Robbins as Bernard
- Common – Robert Sims
- Rebecca Ferguson – Juliet Nichols
- Avinash – Lucas Kyle
- Mrs. Harriet Walker – Martha Walker
- Rashida Jones as Alison
- Chinaza Uche – Paul Billings
- Rick Gomez – Patrick Kennedy
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Steve Zahn is the biggest newcomer, and we won’t spoil his role in season two.
Sheriff Holston will not appear again in season 2 unless he appears in a flashback.
Well, it’s a very unique job because it’s a huge world and there are a lot of people involved in it – but my character has been living alone for decades.
— Steve Zahn on his new role in The Silo Season 2
Aside from Steven Zahn, there were no major casting announcements.
If flashbacks are important throughout season 2, they’ll likely cover existing characters from the Silo 18 universe, as well as smaller, limited characters.
How many episodes are there in The Silo Season 2?
The second season of “The Silo” will have 10 episodes, just like the first season. Unfortunately, we’re seeing people go back to the old ways of releasing an episode every week, and Season 2 is no different.
On the bright side, ten-episode releases are a big deal these days, with many popular shows reducing their seasons to eight episodes or less.
Each episode of the first season has a running time of approximately 50 minutes, and the total length is approximately 8.3 hours. That’s about four feature-length films.
Where can I watch The Silo?
Silo airs exclusively on Apple TV+.
What is the release date for The Silo Season 2?
Currently, the release date is set for November 15, 2024.
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Are there any other programs at Apple’s autumn conference?
If Silo isn’t right for you, don’t worry.
“Where’s Wanda” is a dark comedy that is part of Apple’s international release plan and will be released on the small screen on October 2. Subtitles must be read.
The thriller “Disclaimer,” starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline, will be released in mid-October.
If you like a more realistic thriller without the nightmarish dystopia and science fiction vibe, Disclaimer might be right up your alley.
However, it does seem a little weird. Cate Blanchett stars as an enterprising journalist who stumbles upon a novel in which she is the main character.
Needless to say, all her inner secrets are on this page. Very interesting indeed.
Beyond that, Apple’s chances of launching in the fall are slim.
If you’re anxiously awaiting the release of Severance Season 2, we’re here for you. Unfortunately, it won’t be available until January 2025.
The good news is – The Silos Season 2 and its weekly release schedule will flow directly into Severance. Once you’ve finished one riveting sci-fi adventure, you’re ready to start unpacking another!
So, what do you think of The Silo Season 2? Are you as excited to see it as we are? Leave a comment below and tell us what you thought of the first season.
For my fellow book lovers (I highly recommend Hugh Howey’s trilogy), how close do you feel Season 1 of The Silos is to the book version?
