Silo Season 2’s Nod To A 124-Year-Old Story Might Have Spoiled How Juliette’s Journey Ends

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Silo season 2.A close look at Silo season 2’s reference to a 124-year-old story reveals that it might be foreshadowing how Juliette’s journey ends in the Apple TV+ series. Unlike Silo season 1, which follows a linear story that unfolds inside Silo 18, the Apple TV+ sci-fi show‘s season 2 walks through two simultaneous narratives. While one focuses on Juliette’s story outside her home, the other shows how her exit has impacted the people of Silo 18. Both narratives are compelling in their own ways and perfectly intertwined with one another.

From inside the Silo, Bernard grows increasingly worried about a brewing rebellion after Juliette’s departure. Meanwhile, from the outside, Juliette gets scared that her people will take some drastic measures and leave Silo 18 without protective gear to follow her. Silo season 2’s episode 2 also features an intriguing nod to a classic story, which not only draws another major connection between the narratives unfolding inside and outside the central Silo but also seemingly hints at how Juliette’s arc will eventually end.

Silo Season 2 Draws A Reference To The Wizard Of Oz

Meadows Calls Herself The Wizard Of Oz

In Silo season 2’s episode 2, Meadows shows Bernard her copy of The Wizard of Oz. She claims that, like the Wizard in the story, she has been conning people into believing that she has any semblance of control or power in the Silo. Despite being one of the leading figures in the Silo’s hierarchy, she knows almost nothing about the world they live in and feels as ignorant as most other citizens. Silo season 2’s subtle reference to The Wizard of Oz is interesting because many other parallels can be drawn between Hugh Howey’s Silo books and L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz.

Silo Shares Many Other Parallels With The Wizard Of Oz

Every Main Silo Character Seems To Have A Wizard Of Oz Counterpart

Henry Littlefield’s famous political interpretation of The Wizard of Oz draws parallels between the fictional story and the Populist movement of the 1960s. According to the interpretation, The Scarecrow, who is in search of a brain, represents the ignorant farmers of the time. Meanwhile, the rusty Tin Woodman, who gets hexed by the Witch of the East, represents the dehumanized workers during the Industrial Revolution.

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While the Cowardly Lion is a metaphor for Populist politicians who did not raise their voices despite being influential, the Wizards are the corrupt leaders who project a fake image of authority. In Apple TV+’s Silo, the workers in the Mechanical and the Mines can be seen as the Tinman, dehumanized by their machines and exploited for their labor. Similarly, the regular citizens represent the Scarecrow because they are ignorant but wish to find answers. The ones like Martha Walker represent the Lion from the story because, despite their influence, they lack the courage to stand against tyranny.

Finally, Bernard and Meadows are the Wizards, controlled by the invisible Wicked Witches who pull all the strings from behind the scenes. Since Juliette has been forced out of her home by forces she had no control over, it is hard not to see her as the main character, Dorothy, from The Wizard of Oz. Like Dorothy, she wishes to find her way back home before it is too late.

What The Dorothy Parallels Mean For Juliette’s Story In Silo

Juliette Might Get A Happy Ending Like Dorothy

Towards the end of The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy’s story comes in full circle after she finds her way back home with the Lion, the Tinman, and the Scarecrow’s help. Silo‘s similarities to The Wizard of Oz suggest that, like Dorothy and her friends from the classic story, Juliette and her allies will also go through significant catharsis as the show progresses. Like Dorothy’s friends, they, too, will eventually learn about the lies and deception Bernard was blinding them with.

This discovery will set them free and help them tap into their true potential. With the help of her people, Juliette will eventually lead everyone to a place they can finally call home. However, it is possible that The Wizard of Oz similarities are only restricted to Meadows’ characterization. Despite sharing parallels with The Wizard of Oz, Apple TV+’s Silo may not have a positive ending.

In a dystopian future, men and women reside in a vast underground silo governed by strict regulations, believed to shield them from the hazardous world above. The series delves into the complex social order within the silo and the mysteries surrounding their subterranean existence.

Cast

Rebecca Ferguson , Common , Tim Robbins , Harriet Walter , Christian Ochoa Lavernia , Avi Nash , Billy Postlethwaite , Chinaza Uche , Iain Glen , Remmie Milner , David Oyelowo , Rick Gomez , Ferdinand Kingsley , Shane McRae , Chipo Chung , Caitlin Zoz , Matt Gomez Hidaka , Angela Yeoh , Olatunji Ayofe , Khairika Sinani , Will Patton , Akie Kotabe

Character(s)

Juliette Nichols , Robert Sims , Bernard Holland , Martha Walker , Amundsen , Lukas Kyle , Hank , Paul Billings , Dr. Pete Nichols , Shirley , Sheriff Holston , Patrick Kennedy , George Wilkins , Knox , Sandy , Kathleen Billings , Cooper , Deputy Molly Karins , Teddy , Raider Jean , Deputy Marnes , Diego

Release Date

May 5, 2023

Seasons

2

Directors

Morten Tyldum , David Semel

Showrunner

Graham Yost

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