Dean
First of all, let me tell you that this show is based on a book. So, kudos and all praise to the author of the book for such an amazing story. Now, about show... Show itself isn't bad. It's interesting, but sadly it's infected with DEI woke...
Silo
2025TV ShowReturning SeriesEnglish
In a ruined and toxic future, thousands live in a giant silo deep underground. After its sheriff breaks a cardinal rule and residents die mysteriously, engineer Juliette starts to uncover shocking secrets and the truth about the silo.
Insights
IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users94%
Director: Morten Tyldum, David Semel•Genres: Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
In a future where humanity lives in a massive underground silo to protect themselves from the toxic outside world, the residents adhere to strict rules and regulations. When the sheriff defies orders and ventures outside, engineer Juliette Nichols takes on the dangerous task of uncovering the silo's hidden secrets and the truth about their existence. As she delves deeper, she unearths a conspiracy that challenges everything they believe about their world and the reasons for their confinement.
Critical Reception
Silo received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its atmospheric world-building, compelling mystery, and strong performances, especially from Rebecca Ferguson. Critics praised its faithfulness to the source material while effectively building suspense and intrigue.
What Reviewers Say
- Praise for its compelling mystery and effective suspense.
- Appreciation for its detailed and immersive world-building.
- Strong positive reception for Rebecca Ferguson's central performance.
Google audience: Audiences lauded the show's captivating mystery, intricate plot, and the suspenseful atmosphere. Many viewers found the dystopian setting and the unraveling secrets highly engaging, with Rebecca Ferguson's performance being a frequent highlight.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (as of its first season)
Fun Fact
The series is based on the 'Wool' series of novels by Hugh Howey, which first gained popularity as a self-published e-book.
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My Review
TMDB Reviews
5 reviews
kisaligol
Excellent Fallout fan fiction of what life would be like inside a vault. Focuses on grim drama and semi-realism over humor and irony, which is a shift in perspective from the Fallout games that shows how versatile that universe really is.
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Lewis22
**Silo** is a gripping dystopian thriller that follows humanity's last survivors in a massive underground bunker, where strict rules dictate their lives. **Rebecca Ferguson shines** as Juliette, a mechanic determined to uncover the **secret...
ddnnacheta
Simply great storytelling. And though the visuals quickly get repetitive due to the setting, it's great to see. Giving it a 10 for now, and unless the final few episodes are horrible, I won't be changing my rating to anything less than a 9.
MovieGuys
Based on the novels by author Hugh Howey, Silo is off to an intriguing start. Yet the question remains, will Silo amount to anything meaningful?
After two episodes, that raise more questions than they answer, its hard to tell. So far, wh...