Silo

I had high hopes for "Silo" S02 after greatly enjoying the first, but this time round, episodes 3 to 9 were such a slog to get through, until the pretty action-packed finale. It felt like a long setup for the already greenlit next two seasons, only picking up steam toward the end. While the show's perpetually dark underground setting makes sense, I felt like I could never really see what's going on. Tim Robbins spends much of his screen time glowering at someone about something, but on the bright side, Rebecca Ferguson, Steve Zahn, Common, and the rest of the cast delivered strong performances that kept us invested (though barely). Any merits of this second outing and the excellent final episode don't fully redeem the overly slow pacing and exposition for the middle chunk, so here's hoping the payoff in S03 is worth it.

I'm nearly done season two, and while the acting and the dialogue leave a lot to be desired, I'm still watching because it's so goddamn interesting.

Silo is set in a dystopian future where civilization lives underground in a cement "silo" and the earth above is unsafe to roam (or is it)? The set and production is excellent, I believe in this world right away and understand it. Those who played Fall Out religiously will appreciate the underground living vibes! The first couple episodes of season one really draw you in with the mystery. However, in about episode five or so my husband and I kept side-eyeing each other and then finally both had to admit that although we were enjoying the show we secretly both wanted to make fun of it so bad. The acting leaves a lot to be desired, and maybe part of that is the rigid dialogue that doesn't feel natural. Characters are constantly over-explaining things (like the pact, or how something works in the silo) and while this is to be expected in the world-building plane of science fiction, we have seen it done better in soooo many series. Tim Robbins, who is an excellent actor and does shine here, also falls a bit flat at times just simply based on what he's given to work with. There are a few other actors who are GREAT in *other* shows...so why are they not as great here? So much potential!

And the accents? Don't even get me started. There are several actors who are not American who are being forced to use an American accent with varying results; some are downright bad. Why not allow these characters to be in a future word where they just speak how they speak? Because it is actually off-putting to hear them force an accent they're not good at.

That all being said: interesting concept, great plot twists, engaging story. I am still watching it because I need to know what happens, despite the acting faux pas here and there and the dialogue that lacks a natural feel. If you stick with it, I think you'll be entertained and glad you did!

In a dystopian future where a community lives in a giant silo extending 144 floors underground, 10,000 people live in a society bound by rules they believe are meant to protect them. The citizens live in a self-contained, aging underground city because the outside is dangerous and polluted. In the massive underground bunker called the "Silo," our community thrives without knowing its history as records were supposedly destroyed 140 years prior during a failed uprising. Sheriff Holston Becker (David Oyelowo) tells Deputy Sam Marnes (Will Patton) that he wants to "get out." Three years earlier, Holston and his wife Allison (Rashida Jones) are given permission by their doctor to remove her birth control implant for 365 days. During this time, Allison learns subversive beliefs about Silo from fertility expert Gloria Hildebrandt (Sophie Thompson), and helps computer expert George Wilkins (Ferdinand Kingsley) explore a forbidden hard drive from before the rebellion. Allison tells a skeptical Holston that those in power are lying to them and that the vision of a dead outside world on Silo's screens may be false, but the truth will come out. Later, the hard drive that uncovers a strange truth ends up in the possession of engineer Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson).....

¨Silo¨ is an excellent American dystopian science fiction television series from 2023 superbly created by Graham Yost, featuring intrigue, intense drama, twists, turns, many surprises and fantastic events. It is based on the novel series ¨Silo Chronicles¨ by North American author Hugh Howey, who also serves as executive producer of the appropriate adaptation. The three books in Hugh Howey's Silo trilogy are called Wool (2011), Shift (2012) and Dust (2013). The story takes place in a dystopian future where a community takes refuge in an underground silo. The rendition stars Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson as Juliette, an engineer who finds herself embroiled in a mystery that threatens to call into question the origins and foundations of her community. Also appearing are Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo, Common and Tim Robbins, all of them give splendid performances. Along with other decent supporting actors such as: Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash, Remmie Milner, Billy Postlethwaite, Shane McRae, Rick Gomez, Iain Glen, Chipo Chung, Aexandria Riley, Clare Perkins, Angela Yeoh and many others.

The series is composed of a first season in 10 episodes covering the first 30 chapters of the book "Wool", this title "Wool" refers to the cloth material that is given to clean those who are sent away; the book has 82 chapters. In June 2023, the series was renewed for a second season of also 10 episodes, which premiered on November 15, 2024; it covers the remaining chapters of the book and also features characters from the second book ("Shift"). In December 2024, the series was renewed for a third and fourth season, and the series will conclude with this last fourth. The series was competently directed by expert television filmmakers, such as: Michael Dinner, Amber Templemore, Adam Bernstein, Morten Tyldum, Bertie Ellwood, David Semel and Aric Avelino. Rating: 7.5/10. Above average series that science fiction enthusiasts will really like.

As a great fan of the genre, I can only keep applauding with a second season that continues to shine in every aspect.

The main protagonist, Rebecca Ferguson, has less screen time, something that could take away a lot since she was, without a doubt, the best part of the show. Well, she's still the best, but everything else adds so much that it balances the whole.

The cast, in general, is up to the task, both those returning from the first season and the new additions, among whom actor Steve Zahn (Solo) stands out.

Without a doubt, what I highlight most about the series is how it achieves an excellent pace, suitable for all audiences-something very rare in science fiction.

One of the best sci-fi series of the last five years, where the story shines on its own.

I've been hooked on Silo from the very beginning. The world-building, the mystery, the constant sense of dread-it's exactly the kind of show that keeps me coming back for more. I couldn't wait for each new episode, always eager to see what secrets would be uncovered next. But season 2? Well... let's just say it took its sweet time getting anywhere.

The pacing this season was slow. Painfully slow at times. It felt like they dragged things out just to dump everything in the last episode, and while I love a good finale, it shouldn't have to carry an entire season on its back. And speaking of the ending... yeah, not great. It left me with more questions than answers, and not in a good "ooh, I can't wait to find out more" way-more like a "wait, that's it?" kind of way.

One thing Silo does really well, though, is making characters feel genuinely intimidating. I lost count of how many times I thought, "Yeah, I wouldn't last a day in this place." But while some actors absolutely nailed their roles, others... not so much. There were a few performances that felt flat or just didn't match the intensity of the story.

Even with its flaws, I'm still excited for the next season. Hopefully, we'll finally get some real answers about the history of the Silo and what's really going on. Just... maybe let's not cram all the action into the last episode this time?