Silo

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Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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Critic Reviews

  1. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    May 4, 2023
    60
    The somewhat tired post-apocalyptic tropes upon which “Silo” is structured are made more palatable by the acting. ... There’s a conclusion to the series after 10 episodes that have mixed adrenaline with ennui.
  2. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    May 5, 2023
    50
    “Silo” is an unfortunately apt name for a series that feels as if it’s slowly spinning in circles, set in another dystopian future where the lingering remnants of humankind grapple with how they got there and what they do next. Apple TV+ has taken some big sci-fi bets (see “Foundation”), but despite its provocative themes this series inspires a little too much curiosity about when and how to find the exit.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Steven Scaife
    May 4, 2023
    50
    Showrunner Graham Yost greatly overestimates the depth of this paint-by-numbers sci-fi dystopia, adapted from Hugh Howey’s book series.
  5. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Jasper Rees
    May 5, 2023
    40
    Even as the characters clamber into its vaults, the sense of claustrophobia grows ever so stifling. By the end of the two launch episodes you may hanker to see the outside too.

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User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 78
  3. Negative: 17 out of 78
  1. Nobilis1984
    May 11, 2023
    3
    A weak serial adaptation of the successful novel. The book must have struck a chord at the time, but it was only mediocre, as it only startsA weak serial adaptation of the successful novel. The book must have struck a chord at the time, but it was only mediocre, as it only starts well and falls off sharply in the middle. The ending was then fudged, but it fit.
    Nothing really fits here and only the first episodes are suitable for viewing.    … Full Review »
  2. NathanBrazil
    May 7, 2023
    10
    Loved the books and this is a very good version so far. There will be many twists and turns throughout.
    The acting is superb and the pace is    Loved the books and this is a very good version so far. There will be many twists and turns throughout.
    The acting is superb and the pace is perfect. I binged both of the episodes so far and cant wait to see the next one!    … Full Review »
  3. Glagaire
    May 6, 2023
    2
    The first two episodes of this were atrocious bar about one third of the first episode when it seemed like there might be some interestingThe first two episodes of this were atrocious bar about one third of the first episode when it seemed like there might be some interesting twists coming. Instead it feels like a con-artist trying to sucker someone into committing more time to their drawn out scam. We're told A is the truth. But then maybe B is. But no its really A...or is it B? No, its just A. But wait...there's something else we can look at. Forget about A and B. lets examine C. Characters are discarded without any payoff to their stories, plot holes appear in the very first episode and grow worse in the second. The world building doesn't stand up to a moment's thought regarding feasibility or the practicalities of how such a society would evolve. I can only imagine the book it was based on was written using a pseudonym by the child of a billionaire. I have no idea how else it could have racked up so many positive reviews given the turgid quality of its content.… Full Review »
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