Men and women live in a giant silo underground with several regulations which they believe are in place to protect them from the toxic and ruined world on the surface.Men and women live in a giant silo underground with several regulations which they believe are in place to protect them from the toxic and ruined world on the surface.Men and women live in a giant silo underground with several regulations which they believe are in place to protect them from the toxic and ruined world on the surface.
- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
- 4 wins & 25 nominations total
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Reviewers say 'Silo' is lauded for its intriguing premise, strong performances, especially by Rebecca Ferguson, and meticulous world-building. The show is appreciated for its intelligent dialogue and well-developed characters. However, criticisms include slow pacing, filler episodes, and occasionally stilted dialogue. Some find the show overly dark and the lighting in season two problematic. Despite these issues, many are excited for future seasons.
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Silo has already been renewed for another two seasons so I'm looking forward to seeing where this show goes. It's suppose to end with season 4 so it will have a proper ending and won't end on a cliffhanger like so many other shows. This show really is every bit as good as everyone says it is. It currently has a 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.2 here so it's liked by both critics and the audience. It has those great scores for a reason. This is definitely one of the best new shows of the last few years. The seasons may start a little slow for some, not me, but the tension continues to build and build until the last few episodes are can't miss. It takes place in a dystopian future where everyone lives in a huge silo hundreds of stories underground. They live there with a bunch of rules that they all believe are in place to protect them. It has a star studded cast led by Rebecca Ferguson and supported by Tim Robbins, Shane McRae, Will Patton, Common, Iain Glen, David Oyelowo, Rashida Jones, and more. With that cast, the great writing and great visuals this is a cant miss thriller.
I have just started watching this show. Something has stood out from the beginning. The sound of the actors' voices is very clear. My compliments to the sound people, this is a small miracle.
I very frequently struggle to hear what actors are saying in shows and films. Perhaps it's something to do with the acoustics of a silo? But I think not, I believe it is down to some very good work by the movie sound people who record and edit the voices of the actors. It is rare to hear the voices of actors with such delightful clarity.
It is almost like hearing the voices of actors in the theatre, it is so good.
I am several episodes in now and I am enjoying the acting and the story. There are good characters well portrayed and something is gradually being unravelled with regard to the history and operational details of the silo. I am not sure where it is all leading yet, but it is certainly keeping me engaged.
I have now completed series one. I really enjoyed it. There is a significant element of the ending that is identical to a reveal that happens in a film. To avoid spoilers I won't say the name of the film, but I'm sure that others know the one that I mean if they have seen it. This did not detract from my enjoyment of Silo and I'm not sure who came up with the idea first in any event as I don't know when the book that Silo was based on was written.
I very frequently struggle to hear what actors are saying in shows and films. Perhaps it's something to do with the acoustics of a silo? But I think not, I believe it is down to some very good work by the movie sound people who record and edit the voices of the actors. It is rare to hear the voices of actors with such delightful clarity.
It is almost like hearing the voices of actors in the theatre, it is so good.
I am several episodes in now and I am enjoying the acting and the story. There are good characters well portrayed and something is gradually being unravelled with regard to the history and operational details of the silo. I am not sure where it is all leading yet, but it is certainly keeping me engaged.
I have now completed series one. I really enjoyed it. There is a significant element of the ending that is identical to a reveal that happens in a film. To avoid spoilers I won't say the name of the film, but I'm sure that others know the one that I mean if they have seen it. This did not detract from my enjoyment of Silo and I'm not sure who came up with the idea first in any event as I don't know when the book that Silo was based on was written.
The show is good but I haven't read the books. However the cliffhangers are really overkill with season 2 especially you wait the whole season for something to happen. Then it does, and the season ends.
I reminds me of Fallout and is kinda on the same feel except for the early 1900's design as this is more bleak and dark, and there's no funny quips. The concept seems to be the same so far. It's not a bad show just won't be watching it again until I know there's some sort of ending because the current way they're pacing it is overkill and really defeats the show. I ended up fast forwarding it a lot to get through repetitive dialog.
I reminds me of Fallout and is kinda on the same feel except for the early 1900's design as this is more bleak and dark, and there's no funny quips. The concept seems to be the same so far. It's not a bad show just won't be watching it again until I know there's some sort of ending because the current way they're pacing it is overkill and really defeats the show. I ended up fast forwarding it a lot to get through repetitive dialog.
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.
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.
There are plenty of post apocalyptic series to choose from but Silo is among the better ones to come out in some time. I never read the books (or even heard of them) but I've still been looking forward to this ever since I first heard about it and then my expectations grew even more after watching the trailers. Well, I can tell you that without a doubt this show has not only met those expectations but surpassed them in every way. This is probably best binged watched because of all the great cliffhangers it's hard to wait a week to see what happens next. This has so many great twists and turns it will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout each episode. I'm glad this got renewed so quickly because this is a show that can stay exciting for at least a few more seasons. I also hate getting invested in a show for said show to get canceled without a proper ending. This will have that.
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- TriviaSeason one covers the first 30 chapters of the book "Wool," which has 82 chapters total. Season two covers the remaining chapters of the first book, also introducing characters from the second book, "Shift."
- GoofsThe fans on the floor in various episodes turn in the wrong direction, regarding the orientation of the blades. Rotating this way does not push or pull any air.
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