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Silo 2023

“The key to the future lies in the past.”

★ 8.2/10 · 2,269 votes TV-MA Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama 3 seasons · 30 eps Returning Series
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What is Silo?

Silo is an American science fiction dystopian drama television series created by Graham Yost. The show is based on the Silo trilogy of novels written by author Hugh Howey, which includes the books Wool, Shift, and Dust.

Type
TV series
Year
2023
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
30
First aired
May 4, 2023
Last aired
Jul 16, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Apple TV
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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Silo is an American science fiction dystopian drama television series created by Graham Yost. The show is based on the Silo trilogy of novels written by author Hugh Howey, which includes the books Wool, Shift, and Dust. The narrative is set in a ruined and toxic future where a community of 10,000 people resides within a giant underground structure comprising 144 levels. Residents follow specific regulations that they believe are necessary to protect them from the dangerous world on the surface. The cast features Rebecca Ferguson, Common, Chinaza Uche, and Harriet Walter. The story follows an engineer named Juliette who begins to uncover shocking secrets and the truth about the silo after the local sheriff breaks a cardinal rule and several residents die under mysterious circumstances. As the series progresses, the narrative continues to explore this society while revealing an origin story set centuries earlier. The program premiered in 2023 and is available on Apple TV.

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Should you watch it?

“In a toxic future, thousands survive within a massive underground silo governed by strict, mysterious rules.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling world-building
  • strong lead performance
Keep in mind
  • slow-paced narrative
  • complex lore

Watch it if you enjoy dystopian science fiction centered on uncovering hidden conspiracies.

The series features intense themes related to a toxic, ruined world and underground living.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of Silo?

The series follows the last people on earth living in a giant underground silo to escape a toxic surface.

Who created the series?

The show was created by Graham Yost.

Is the series based on a book?

Yes, it is based on the Silo trilogy of novels by author Hugh Howey.

Who stars in the series?

The cast includes Rebecca Ferguson, Common, Tim Robbins, Chinaza Uche, and Harriet Walter.

How many seasons will there be?

The series will conclude with its fourth and final season.