Silo’s New Season Takes Inspiration from Fallout’s Framework

Apple TV’s gripping dystopian thriller, Silo, is set to return for its third season on July 3, and a newly released trailer hints at a narrative style reminiscent of another popular post-apocalyptic series. The first two seasons of Silo took place in a future where 10,000 inhabitants are confined to a vast underground structure, facing certain death if they step outside. This upcoming season will weave between timelines, similar to Prime Video’s Fallout, as it explores the origins of the world’s downfall and the true powers at play.

The conclusion of season 2 offered a chilling glimpse into a near future marked by escalating fears of nuclear conflict, following an alleged dirty bomb detonation on U.S. soil by Iran. This season will delve deeper into flashbacks that reveal a conspiracy surrounding the creation of the Silos and the oppressive rules governing their inhabitants. The trailer features a scene with journalist Helen Drew (Jessica Henwick) visiting the Silo network during a time when the surroundings were still lush and vibrant, rather than the desolate wasteland it has become.

As conditions in Fallout’s Vault 33 have worsened over its two seasons, Silo 18 appears to be in an even more precarious situation with the return of Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson). The Silo is running out of time, and venturing outside remains perilous. Juliette suffers from amnesia, likely a result of oxygen deprivation while in the incinerator. However, it’s evident that she’s being administered pills to cloud her memory, influenced by the ominous AI voice that spoke to Camille Sims (Alexandria Riley) at the end of season 2. The intent is clear: to prevent Juliette from revealing what she discovered about the Silo network, but Sims’ efforts to maintain control seem to be spiraling into greater chaos.

While Silo carries a more serious tone than Fallout, it offers a compelling narrative about paranoia and survival in the face of a nuclear apocalypse. If you’re drawn to stories of people grappling with the aftermath of such a catastrophe, this series is definitely worth your time. Fallout is unlikely to return until 2027.

Apple’s sci-fi mystery returns on July 3.