Notice! This article contains spoilers for Silo season 2.A closer look Silo Season 2’s reference to a 124-year-old story reveals that it could be foreshadowing how Juliette’s journey ends in the Apple TV+ series. Different Silo Season 1, which follows a linear story that unfolds inside Silo 18, Season 2 of the Apple TV+ sci-fi show walks through two simultaneous narratives. While one focuses on Juliette’s story outside her home, the other shows how her departure impacted the people of Silo 18. Both narratives are compelling in their own way and perfectly intertwined.
From inside the Silo, Bernard becomes increasingly worried about an imminent rebellion following Juliette’s departure. Meanwhile, outside, Juliette is afraid that her people will take drastic action and leave Silo 18 without protective equipment to follow her. Silo Season 2 Episode 2 also features an intriguing reference to a classic story, which not only draws another important connection between the narratives unfolding inside and outside the central Silo, but also seemingly hints at how Juliette’s arc will end.
Silo season two references The Wizard of Oz
Meadows calls himself the Wizard of Oz
In Silo season 2 episode 2, Meadows shows Bernard his copy of The Wizard of Oz. She claims that, like the Wizard of the story, she has been deceiving people into believing that she has some semblance of control or power in the Silo. Despite being one of the main figures in Silo’s hierarchy, she knows almost nothing about the world they live in and feels as ignorant as most of the other citizens. Silo Season 2’s subtle reference to The Wizard of Oz is interesting because many other parallels can be drawn between the work of Hugh Howey Silo books and The Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum.
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 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 looking for a brain, represents the ignorant farmers of the time. Meanwhile, the rusty Tin Man, who is bewitched by the Witch of the East, represents the dehumanized workers during the Industrial Revolution.
While the Cowardly Lion is a metaphor for populist politicians who do not raise their voices despite being influential, Sorcerers are corrupt leaders who project a false image of authority. On Apple TV+ Silo, Mechanical and mining workers can be seen as Tinmandehumanized by their machines and exploited by their work. Likewise, ordinary citizens play the Scarecrow because they are ignorant but want to find answers. People like Martha Walker represent the Lion of the story because, despite their influence, they do not have the courage to stand up to tyranny.
Because Juliette was forced from home by forces she had no control over, it’s hard not to see her as the main character, Dorothy, of The Wizard of Oz.
Finally, Bernard and Meadows are the Wizards, controlled by the invisible Wicked Witches who pull all the strings behind the scenes. Because Juliette was forced from home by forces she had no control over, it’s hard not to see her as the main character, Dorothy, of The Wizard of Oz. Just like Dorothy, she wants to find her way back home before it’s too late.
What Dorothy’s Parallels Mean for Juliette’s Story in Silo
Juliette can have a happy ending like Dorothy
Near the end of The Wizard of OzDorothy’s story is completed after she finds her way back home with the help of the Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow. Silosimilarities with The Wizard of Oz suggest that, like Dorothy and her friends in the classic story, Juliette and her allies will also undergo significant catharsis as the series progresses. Just like Dorothy’s friends, they too will eventually learn about the lies and deception Bernard was blindsiding them with.
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Silo Season |
Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score |
Rotten Tomatoes audience score |
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Season 1 |
88% |
67% |
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Season 2 |
96% |
62% |
This discovery will free you and help you explore your 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 the similarities are restricted only to Meadows’ characterization. Despite sharing parallels with The Wizard of OzApple TV+ Silo may not have a positive ending.