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Silo Renewed for 2 More Seasons — Apple TV+ Adaptation to Conclude With Season 4

Apple TV+ has committed to going down deep with its adaptation of Hugh Howey's 'Silo' novels.

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nice...

i am finally caught up on S2....carry on with your wild theories

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

With half the season down, here are my predictions for the rest (I have not read the source material and never read spoilers/theories for shows:

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Juliet is sick from a wound she suffered falling down the chute in 18, likely some sort of radiation poising got in there because the tape was coming off on her suit near her entry into 17. Solo will bring her into the vault to give her medical attention and she will learn many applicable secrets about the Silos. Solo will refuse to give her back her helmet until she agrees to fix his water problem. They'll pump the water out and decide to go back thru the low point access tunnel--likely around ep 9 maybe 10.
She'll return to basically an all out revolution in progress. Lots of collateral damage and deaths. I think Knox is wiser than he lets on and has figured out that Judicial and esp IT run on their own power supply--he gave Shirley a wink/cue when they were walking thru. He's also made it a point to say how everyone thinks their job is the most important in the Silo and he's comes to grips with the fact that mechanical isn't that critical and is mostly used as a blame device throughout Silo history.
I still have no idea on actual time frames and if the ones they cited are remotely accurate. The memory drug makes almost anything possible...
Juliet saves the day and leads the down deep and mids back to 17 to rebuild, setting up an eventual war with the remnants of Bernard's power structure (he'll hold Juliet's dad hostage) and whomever the true leader(s) ends up being--if they emerge this soon. We might even get some sort of communique from another Silo leader to 17?

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Story wise I’m not sure what is gained by showing all out civil war
There aren’t any ‘not mechanicals’ characters that would make that fight good drama
It’s mechanicals vs the puppeteers
More than likely Juliet comes back to main Silo right before war breaks out
Setting up a myth/propaganda vs truth showdown for s3

 

[Wisco Steve]

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Story wise I’m not sure what is gained by showing all out civil war
There aren’t any ‘not mechanicals’ characters that would make that fight good drama
It’s mechanicals vs the puppeteers
More than likely Juliet comes back to main Silo right before war breaks out
Setting up a myth/propaganda vs truth showdown for s3

I don't disagree, but everything feels like it's pointing to that direction--mirroring what happened in 17. We know from the season trailer they are launching that device that carries all the "Juliette lives" papers and Judicial is hyping up the masses above to get vigilante justice.
I feel like a lot more twists are coming...
Guess we find out a little more tonight!

 

[Wisco Steve]

I thought it was another really strong episode, pacing was better and it helps to have the more contained stories sticking to a single Silo. It was a bit of a posturing episode, but they've set in motion some big stuff and the reveals should come at a strong pace in the final 4.

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Tim Robbins continues his acting master class, Bernard had some interesting moments in this one and has now been dealt several blows. "Phuck I lost the Sheriff" was hilarious.
Power moves by Knox and Shirley, though another one by the writers where you have to suspend your reasoning when they cut up thru the concrete and 1 dude just flips it over...
Lukas gets the promo I thought had to be coming, they basically spoiled that in the trailer
The message has already been decoded by the internet...(who is Allie?)
Really hope 'the legacy' reveal will be cool ( I am thinking a futuristic AI??)
Sims' wife continues to be interesting and there has to be something to her 4D chess moves, I wouldn't be surprised if she has some sort of ties to the original 'Flame Keepers'?
Sheriff Billings continues to stay true to the character but is also figuring things out, the syndrome condition has taken a turn and hopefully sets up reveals? Getting the doc down was smart. Patrick Kennedy character has also been refreshing and sort of fun. The drug might be BS??
Solo did exactly what I thought he would...

 

[Wisco Steve]

Looks like it might be another more contained episode tonight (9PM E) and focused on:

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Silo 17 with Juliette and Solo, as it's titled 'The Dive'

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Looks like it might be another more contained episode tonight (9PM E) and focused on:

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Silo 17 with Juliette and Solo, as it's titled 'The Dive'

i don't think we need to spoiler tag previews/predictions
I think we'll get a decent amount of 17, but it's one of maybe 5 plotlines so I imagine they'll keep some attention paid to most of those, esp since there was a decent dynamic shift in at least 2 (new shadow and level 120-130 detente) - don't see why they'd shelve those to focus on a two-hander

 

[Wisco Steve]

i don't think we need to spoiler tag previews/predictions
I think we'll get a decent amount of 17, but it's one of maybe 5 plotlines so I imagine they'll keep some attention paid to most of those, esp since there was a decent dynamic shift in at least 2 (new shadow and level 120-130 detente) - don't see why they'd shelve those to focus on a two-hander

Ok, just didn't want to rile anyone up as some consider ep titles spoil-er-y...?
Yeah, that's a good point about 2 big new stories that have been developed/accelerated. I was just sort of guessing that after last week's mostly 18 centric affair, they might be doing a direct pivot back? The Lukas new IT shadow story might be the most exciting thing going RN? Getting to see (hopefully) 'the legacy' thru him should be very interesting.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Ok, just didn't want to rile anyone up as some consider ep titles spoil-er-y...?
Yeah, that's a good point about 2 big new stories that have been developed/accelerated. I was just sort of guessing that after last week's mostly 18 centric affair, they might be doing a direct pivot back? The Lukas new IT shadow story might be the most exciting thing going RN? Getting to see (hopefully) 'the legacy' thru him should be very interesting.

np - and you'rr very respectful about spoiling so

I think you're right about 17 having the weight of the episode but I don't think that has to translate to time spent (ie Juliette & Solo's scenes will be short but impactful)
Lukas's plot is probably closest to the big secret of the silos and they'll want to milk that plenty

 

[bigdaddysaints]

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so the Silo was built 352 years ago.
i was thinking more, but that can put an uprising every 75 years or so..
i am wondering how many other Silos have gone outside and ended up like 17 and how many are still going?

 

[Wisco Steve]

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so the Silo was built 352 years ago.
i was thinking more, but that can put an uprising every 75 years or so..
i am wondering how many other Silos have gone outside and ended up like 17 and how many are still going?

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I've long thought that there aren't many others -if any- still operational...maybe one that controls the power distribution and/or one that has the real people in charge...
It is nice to have a firmed up scope of how long they've been going, but it's still probably debatable-- IF the memory drug is actually what they claim it is. I will assume the working dates are gospel now, though.
It was more of a split episode, which was much smoother than the earlier ones, as far as transitions and overall advancement of the story.
Bernard was finally given a break by figuring out Walker...
The end reveal in 17 was NUTS!! Someone else was actually lurking around still?!?!

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

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I've long thought that there aren't many others -if any- still operational...maybe one that controls the power distribution and/or one that has the real people in charge...
It is nice to have a firmed up scope of how long they've been going, but it's still probably debatable-- IF the memory drug is actually what they claim it is. I will assume the working dates are gospel now, though.
It was more of a split episode, which was much smoother than the earlier ones, as far as transitions and overall advancement of the story.
Bernard was finally given a break by figuring out Walker...
The end reveal in 17 was NUTS!! Someone else was actually lurking around still?!?!

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I’m glad they came back to that shot (of someone ‘looking’) it was beginning to feel manipulative

We only have Bernard’s word for the start of the Silos
I know my hill is rapidly loosing dirt but I’m standing tall saying the silos are much more recent and it’s all planted info and memory drugs

 

[Wisco Steve]

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I’m glad they came back to that shot (of someone ‘looking’) it was beginning to feel manipulative

We only have Bernard’s word for the start of the Silos
I know my hill is rapidly loosing dirt but I’m standing tall saying the silos are much more recent and it’s all planted info and memory drugs

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Yeah I remain skeptical about the timelines...it's still blurry, but we have no real reason to believe Bernard wouldn't be forthright with Lukas--given the situation. Another Tim Robbins acting clinic tonight...his speech to Common was just great.
Totally agree, they needed to payoff those lurking camera shots they were using and the whole Juliette cut rope sequence from her trying to get across the IT bridge. It also really ups the stakes for her now and adds a great element to the story.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

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Yeah I remain skeptical about the timelines...it's still blurry, but we have no real reason to believe Bernard wouldn't be forthright with Lukas--given the situation. Another Tim Robbins acting clinic tonight...his speech to Common was just great.
Totally agree, they needed to payoff those lurking camera shots they were using and the whole Juliette cut rope sequence from her trying to get across the IT bridge. It also really ups the stakes for her now and adds a great element to the story.

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Bernard doesn't ‘have’ to be lying
He might ‘honestly’ be giving false information

 

[Wisco Steve]

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Bernard doesn't ‘have’ to be lying
He might ‘honestly’ be giving false information

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Yeah, there is that...for as much as he knows about the Silo--he likely doesn't know why they were even created or what happened to cause the state of the outside world...he also definitely did not seem to know about the tunnel down below. He also obviously isn't above lying to preserve the status quo and has taken quite a bit to murder lately.
This was just a loaded episode!
The legacy was about what I presumed...but still a great reveal
I think Lukas is heading down (to the tunnel) next week to continue his quest
We should also get to meet whomever is left in #17 and took out Solo--it may well be a group of people, too? Given what we know about how IT and Judicial have outside power sources, it's plausible enough that someone/group is living several floors up from IT vault with power and a food supply. Darn near the entire Silo died in one day or so, plenty of food stores and supplies would be left. They also seem to have tactically waited until Jules got the power connected and pump running, or at least it seems like that?
Had a fair amount of blood with a trail heading up, a hatchet and a primitive looking arrow...
Also Jules will likely have to deal with some decompression sickness hitting her soon.
Sims v Bernard with Camille as a total wildcard is setting up...
Very hyped for next week!

 

[TheRealJRad]

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Yeah, there is that...for as much as he knows about the Silo--he likely doesn't know why they were even created or what happened to cause the state of the outside world...he also definitely did not seem to know about the tunnel down below. He also obviously isn't above lying to preserve the status quo and has taken quite a bit to murder lately.
This was just a loaded episode!
The legacy was about what I presumed...but still a great reveal
I think Lukas is heading down (to the tunnel) next week to continue his quest
We should also get to meet whomever is left in #17 and took out Solo--it may well be a group of people, too? Given what we know about how IT and Judicial have outside power sources, it's plausible enough that someone/group is living several floors up from IT vault with power and a food supply. Darn near the entire Silo died in one day or so, plenty of food stores and supplies would be left. They also seem to have tactically waited until Jules got the power connected and pump running, or at least it seems like that?
Had a fair amount of blood with a trail heading up, a hatchet and a primitive looking arrow...
Also Jules will likely have to deal with some decompression sickness hitting her soon.
Sims v Bernard with Camille as a total wildcard is setting up...
Very hyped for next week!

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My thought is they're feeling her out. An outsider appearing would have to be one of the most jarring experiences - now they know she's skilled, and I have a feeling she's about to obtain another unwanted side quest. I do wish they hadn't leaned so hard on the bends though, there had to be a better way to get that in there without making it over the top obvious like that.

I'm thinking they probably couldn't kill Solo without an alternate way to get into the IT vault, and they may now think they have it. That may look like Solo being a hostage, or being dead with Jules breaking into IT being her price to get out. Either way, I would think she finds some valuable information in there.

We can now venture a guess Solo acts like a paranoid loon because there is actually something out there to be paranoid about
I'd also guess they have tried to get into IT more than once, hence the damage to the locking mechanism and the bodies (which I have been thinking since we first got here)

Lukas and the tunnel being her way out seems like the way the story will go though.