SILO Season 2 Announced As Apple TV+ Renews Hit World-Building, Sci-Fi Drama

SILO Season 2 Announced As Apple TV+ Renews Hit World-Building, Sci-Fi Drama

Silo, Apple TV's world-building drama series based on the acclaimed Hugh Howey trilogy of dystopian novels, has been renewed for a second season.

By MattIsForReal - Jun 18, 2023 05:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Sci-Fi
Source: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Gazette

As Season 1 of Apple TV+'s sci-fi drama Silo draws to a conclusion in the coming weeks, there are still tons of unresolved questions. Thankfully, we'll be getting a second season to have these mysteries answered. Apple TV+ announced this week that the world-building drama about life in an underground silo has been renewed for Season 2. 

Silo, which premieres on May 5, has quickly grown to become one of Apple TV+'s best series. Noting weekly viewership growth in the press release, the streamer revealed that Silo has become Apple's number-one drama series.

“It has been enormously fulfilling to see the engrossing, atmospheric and beautifully crafted sci-fi epic ‘Silo’ quickly become Apple’s number one drama series,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “As audiences around the world have become gripped by the mysteries and conspiracies buried within this fascinating subterranean world, viewership only continues to climb, and we are so excited for more secrets of the silo to be revealed in season two.” 

Based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy of dystopian novels. Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy of dystopian novels, Silo follows humanity's survival on Earth within a mile-deep home that protects them from the toxic and deadly world outside. Unbeknownst to them when or why the silo was built, anyone who tries to find out faces fatal consequences.

The series stars Rebecca Ferguson as Juliette Nichols, an engineer who unexpectedly becomes the new sheriff of the silo. When she sets out for answers about a loved one's murder she uncovers a sinister mystery surrounding the nature of the silo and those who are secretly pulling the strings behind the scenes.

We are now eight episodes into Season 1 of Silo and each answer seemingly raises more questions. Hopefully, many of these questions are answered by the time the season finale rolls out, but given the nature of the series, I wouldn't be surprised to see the season end with a massive cliffhanger.

Reviews for Silo Season 1 have been largely positive with an 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The Critics Consensus reads:

With deft writing, awe-inspiring production design and the inestimable star power of Rebecca Ferguson, Silo is a mystery box well worth opening.

In addition to starring in the series, Rebecca Ferguson also serves as executive producer. Emmy-nominated screenwriter Graham Yost created the series based on the Hugh Howey novels and is also the showrunner.

“We cannot wait for audiences around the world to immerse themselves in the epic world we have created to bring Hugh Howey’s novels to life,” said Yost. "Apple has believed in our vision from day one and it’s an honor to have the opportunity to dig deeper into this story and peel back the layers to our characters in the silo.”  

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Polaris
Polaris - 6/18/2023, 5:21 PM
It's a great show. It's hard waiting a week for a new episode. I might have to read the books when the season ends.
MattIsForReal
MattIsForReal - 6/18/2023, 5:39 PM
@Polaris - I just rented Wool from the library but I'm afraid it will spoil some stuff. I'm waiting until I finish Season 1.
Polaris
Polaris - 6/18/2023, 5:59 PM
@MattIsForReal - Yep, that's what I'm thinking of doing :D
Tonic24k
Tonic24k - 6/18/2023, 6:18 PM
@MattIsForReal - I did the same thing! Started looking into the books and was like, nah I better not. I want to know more but I don't want to spoil anything for myself.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 6/18/2023, 5:24 PM


I heard this is very good, but tons of people don't have Apple TV. They are investing a ton of money on too small an audience in an ocean of streaming services.

Big risk.

MattIsForReal
MattIsForReal - 6/18/2023, 5:40 PM
@DocSpock - It's unfortunate because Apple TV+ has some great shows!
mountainman
mountainman - 6/18/2023, 6:41 PM
@DocSpock - Apple and Amazon are in unique positions from a streaming standpoint because their parent companies are much richer than all the entertainment studios. Even if their streamers lose money, the parent company can absorb it.

My prediction is that Apple will acquire rights to some more studio assets in the not too distant future and build the catalog even more.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 6/18/2023, 8:32 PM
@mountainman -

Yeah, that kinda sucks. the majority of TVs can't get Apple TV. If Apple changes that, it would change things dramatically.

I just finished reading Way of the Kings. Excellent suggestion man!

mountainman
mountainman - 6/18/2023, 10:28 PM
@DocSpock - Oh man! You’ve started the Cosmere! Believe it or not, the second book is even better!
LlamaLord
LlamaLord - 6/18/2023, 10:38 PM
@DocSpock - Not really that big of a risk when Apple is the richest company in the world. This is a drop in the ocean to them.
LlamaLord
LlamaLord - 6/18/2023, 10:41 PM
@DocSpock - Not true at all, every big TV OS out there has the Apple TV app. Android TV, webOS, Roku, Samsung, and pretty much every other. The main problem Apple has is removing this misconception that you and many others have.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 6/18/2023, 10:58 PM
@mountainman -

We are going to New Orleans for a few days. It's a 10 hour drive from here. Books 2 & 3 are downloaded to my reader for my travelling activity. I will report back on my opinions in a couple of weeks or so.

DocSpock
DocSpock - 6/18/2023, 11:04 PM
@LlamaLord -

You are not correct. I have a relatively new Sony high end TV & AT&T UVerse which is the only provider available here. I have read all of the hoops to jump through to see Apple TV, then finally had a Best Buy tech come out. It is not possible. I wish it were.

mountainman
mountainman - 6/19/2023, 5:33 AM
@DocSpock - Oathbringer (3rd book) is my personal favorite of what has been released so far simply because the flash backs in that one are particularly emotionally resonant.

Amongst fans, many people consider either A Way of Kings or Words of Radiance to be the best of the series.

Either way, glad you are enjoying it. Hope your trip is great!
LlamaLord
LlamaLord - 6/19/2023, 2:15 PM
@DocSpock - I just don't see how that's possible, or maybe your definition of relative is different. But I have 2 newish Sony TVs and both have Apple TV apps on them (even the 5 year old).
CAPTAINPINKEYE
CAPTAINPINKEYE - 6/18/2023, 6:04 PM
Best show on tv right now. Apple is really putting out a lot of great shows.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/18/2023, 6:07 PM
I just started with the long weekend and I’m hooked a few episodes in
Order66
Order66 - 6/18/2023, 6:44 PM
Great freakin show. I advise everyone to buy Apple +
Drace24
Drace24 - 6/18/2023, 6:57 PM
News on For All Mankind season 4?
Tonic24k
Tonic24k - 6/18/2023, 7:04 PM
This show is incredible! About to catch Friday's episode now. 😎
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 6/18/2023, 8:28 PM
Would hope so how S1 is ramping up.
Kadara
Kadara - 6/18/2023, 11:26 PM
This just popped on me while I was Tiktok surfing lol. Looks intriguing.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 6/19/2023, 12:55 AM
Sounds I should really get on the Apple TV train. Still wanna watch Ted Lasso and The Foundation as well, so might as well soon
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