‘Silo‘ was a mind-bending journey through an intricately built dystopian world and storytelling that kept us hooked the entire time. But plenty of shows have taken this gripping premise to make equally unforgettable worlds and stories.
Here are the top 10 shows that fans of ‘Silo’ should watch.
10. The Last Of Us
Just like ‘Silo’, ‘The Last of Us’ is also a story about survival in an apocalyptic world, but takes up this trope in a completely unique way. It is set in a world overrun by a deadly fungal infection that turns humans into zombie-like creatures.
Hardened survivor Joel takes on the task of escorting a teenage girl named Ellie across the country. Their bond is much like Juliette and Solo’s partnership in ‘Silo’s second season.
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9. Foundation
If ‘Silo’ left you craving another ambitious sci-fi series, ‘Foundation’ should be your next watch. Based on Isaac Asimov’s classic novels, the story unfolds thousands of years in the future.
As a galactic empire slowly collapses, gifted mathematician Gall Dornick embarks on a journey to preserve humanity before civilisation completely falls apart. Just like ‘Silo’, ‘Foundation’ is for viewers who love grand world-building with political storylines and stunning visuals.
8. Jericho
Long before ‘Silo’ explored the premise of an isolated community, ‘Jericho’ took up the same idea. It is set in a small Kansas town that is devastated after a nuclear attack. The series follows the residents who try their best to rebuild society with limited resources and no contact with the outside world.
Soon, they realise the disaster is only beginning to unfold. ‘Jericho’ is the perfect example of how fragile human civilisation is in the face of a bigger disaster when they are cut off from the rest of the world.
7. Westworld
If your favourite part of ‘Silo’ was slowly uncovering hidden truths, then you must watch ‘Westworld’. Packed with mystery but on a much grander scale, it is set in a futuristic theme park populated by lifelike robots known as “Hosts”.
This is the playground where the ultra-rich come to unravel their wildest fantasies, until the Hosts slowly start to question the reality they’ve always been told. Like ‘Silo’, ‘Westworld’ is also marked with shocking twists and turns, and a layered and complex story.
6. Counterpart
Initially, ‘Counterpart’ may look like another spy thriller. But it actually has a brilliant sci-fi twist. Howard Silk, an unassuming UN employee, discovers a hidden gateway to a parallel Earth. Here he comes face-to-face with a vastly different counterpart.
Slowly, the tension between the two worlds starts to escalate, and Howard gets pulled into a dangerous conspiracy that determines both worlds’ futures. ‘Counterpart’ is another series that slowly peels back the mystery and is especially rewarding for viewers who love intelligent storytelling.
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5. Fallout
Set in a future where generations have lived inside underground vaults after nuclear devastation, everyone has been taught that the surface above remains a deadly wasteland.
‘Fallout’ follows the survivors who dare to venture outside to discover a world far different from everything they have been told. Much like ‘Silo’, ‘Fallout’ explores how life can unfold underground, as well as the cost of hiding and controlling the truth.
4. Snowpiercer
Even if you have already watched Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 classic film ‘Snowpiercer’, you should still give this series a chance as it further develops the story in brilliant ways. Set in the year 2026, the series shows a world struck by a new Ice Age.
We follow the last of humanity living aboard a constantly moving train, where the wealthy occupy the front while the poor struggle in the back. If you loved ‘Silo’s exploration of class division and oppressive systems, you won’t be disappointed by ‘Snowpiercer’.
3. Paradise
If you want more underground setting and layers of conspiracy, look no further than ‘Paradise’. Set inside a massive underground bunker years after a doomsday event, the series follows US Secret Service agent Xavier Collins who tries to investigate the murder of the president.
Xavier is the prime suspect and must search for the truth to free himself from the blame. But the answers he is searching for may lead to some very dangerous revelations. Similar to ‘Silo’, ‘Paradise’ is a gripping story of isolated communities and hidden secrets that will keep you questioning who can be trusted till the end.
2. Station Eleven
Though it offers another very different kind of post-apocalyptic story, ‘Station Eleven’ shares the deep and thoughtful storytelling of ‘Silo’. After a deadly flu pandemic wipes out most of humanity, a group of performers try to keep their world alive through their plays and music.
But soon their mission is threatened by a dangerous cult. Just like ‘Silo’, ‘Station Eleven’ is also a literary adaptation of the 2014 novel of the same name by Emily St. John Mandel, and has a unique attention to detail when it comes to storytelling.
1. Severance
If there is one show every ‘Silo’ fan should definitely watch, it has to be ‘Severance’. It is set in a world where employees can surgically separate their work and personal lives. But one employee starts to question the truth and finds disturbing secrets behind how their lives are being controlled.
With a premise so fascinating, ‘Severance’ doesn’t disappoint. Similar to ‘Silo’, it thrives on hidden conspiracies and masterful world-building that will keep you on the edge of your seat till the end.
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