As a long-time fan of dystopian fiction and someone who has lived through several apocalyptic-like situations (just kidding, but it feels like it some days), I’m thrilled that “Silo” Season 2 is back on our screens. The intrigue surrounding Silo 17’s past and Silo 18’s future continues to captivate me, and the recent revelations about Steve Zahn’s character only deepen the mystery.
In the second season of “Silo”, set to air in 2024, the enigma surrounding Silo 17’s history and Silo 18’s destiny remains captivating. The aftermath of Juliette’s exile in the early episodes of Season 2 has given a certain tone to what we’ve witnessed so far, suggesting that this adaptation of Hugh Howey’s hit dystopian novel would present a more divided narrative, focusing on both stories alternately. However, Episode 3 made it clear that this particular format wouldn’t last long.
After watching Episode 3, titled “Solo,” it wasn’t just Steve Zahn’s cryptic character that provided hints about what lies ahead; the plot has also shifted back to a typical alternation between main storylines, or ‘A’ and ‘B’ narratives. In discussing this change with showrunner Graham Yost, the rationale behind this choice became evident.
Silo Season 2 Almost Alternated Between Silos For Its Story
From my gaming perspective, diving deeper into the world of ‘Silo’ Season 2, it’s clear that two intertwined tales are unfolding, each mirroring the other and building towards a clash that could be catastrophic. As I navigate through Juliette Nichols’ (Rebecca Ferguson) journey, uncovering secrets about Solo (Steve Zahn) and the uprising that seemingly shattered Silo 17, I find myself simultaneously following Bernard’s (Tim Robbins) mission to halt this prophesied chaos from befalling Silo 18.
As a gamer immersed in this season, I was eagerly waiting for an engaging, weekly switch between the two sides’ narratives. Graham Yost hinted at this possibility, but later shared with TopMob that such a structure might confuse the audience, hence they opted for a different approach to keep us engaged and on our toes.
We swiftly settled on that choice. To tell you the truth, for a moment we contemplated switching episode themes for approximately six episodes. However, we soon realized, ‘This is too complex and it could confuse our audience.’ So, we decided to focus on setting up their narratives first, before jumping back and forth between them.
It’s understandable that the Silo team would strive to avoid disappointing viewers when they resume the popular Apple TV+ series, given that Season 1 was such a huge success. At this point, we’re left wondering if the initial hit was just a lucky fluke or if it signals a long-term trend. This is significant because the trilogy from Hugh Howey’s books has been suggested for a potential four-season adaptation, with the final two seasons possibly filmed consecutively.
As a gamer, I’ve gotta admit, the initial episodes had a narrower, more intimate feel. Yet, that didn’t deter the creators from making compromises. In fact, the brilliant mind behind Justified broke it down for me, explaining how this compromise was the optimal choice under the circumstances.
How Graham Yost And The Silo Team Better Defined Season 2’s Story
To clarify the reasons why Silo’s episodic alternating approach might not have been suitable for each episode, Yost shared an enlightening fact from his perspective as a showrunner that undoubtedly persuaded me.
Building on Rebecca Ferguson’s central role and the jaw-dropping cliffhanger at the end of Season 1 (where Juliette Nichols ventured into the desolate landscape of the apocalypse), here’s how they decided to approach the start of Season 2:
There’s no sort of playing around with whether or not she’s alive, because we saw her alive at the end of the series. Stringing that out would be a mistake, but we did come up with this prologue idea that would then feed into her returning to the screen. And then we knew we wanted to roll back the clock. So we see her story in Silo 17, that spell plays out maybe five days, something like that. Now we roll back to the moment right after she walked over the hill, but we’re with Bernard pretty much [in] the moment, 10 minutes later.
Without a doubt, if Silo was intended to create an impression that Juliette would die, it should have concluded with the opening of Silo 18’s doors and then a sudden fade-to-black. I’m relieved it didn’t end that way because not only did we get a clear idea about her survival duration in the wild, but it also encouraged the storytellers and showrunner to develop unexpected twists that will enrich the narrative’s development.
Currently, it’s best not to settle into a repetitive pattern because the residents of Silo 18 are defying “The Order” in various ways, which adds an element of uncertainty to the story. The narrative is under pressure from two directions: Juliette’s investigation into the past could either aid or complicate Bernard’s precarious situation with the people of Mechanical, as time seems to be running out for both plots.
As we approach the final seven episodes of Season 2, it won’t be long until someone takes an action that will only fuel these tensions even more; and the outcomes seem destined to be as meticulously planned as Graham Yost’s remarks imply. Reflecting on our discussions about the thrilling cliffhangers at the end of Silo’s fantastic first season with the cast, my excitement for what’s coming next has grown even stronger.
The second season of “Silo” is still unraveling for those with an Apple TV+ subscription, as new episodes drop every Friday until the finale on January 17th, 2025. No worries if you’re just discovering this! You can easily get up to speed by catching up on Season 1’s storylines in the very same spot.
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2024-11-30 00:08