What’s going on with Bernard and Sims in Silo season two? Legal Conflict Explained

Warning: spoilers ahead for Silo Season 2, Episode 2, ‘Order’.Tim Robbins’ Bernard Holland and Common’s Robert Sims proved to be effective collaborators on Silobut there seems to be a growing divide between the two characters. In Silo Season 2, Episode 2, ‘Order,’ Sims’ ambition to become Bernard’s official shadow is one of the biggest storylines for Common’s character. However, Bernard is keeping his judicial colleague in checkwhich raises the question of why there is so much awkward friction between the two men. At the end of Silo season 2, episode 2, there is at least some explanation as to why this is the case.

Robbins and Common held important positions in the Silo cast since the Apple TV+ show began in 2023. Although their characters have different responsibilities within Silo 18, they are both near the top of society’s hierarchy when it comes to authority and knowledge about how the facility works. With Holland and Sims still dealing with the substantial consequences of Silo After the first season finale, her workload is greater than ever – and tension is starting to show in their professional dynamic.

Bernard is hiding secrets from the Sims in Silo Season 2

Robbins’ character has his reasons for keeping Sims in the dark

Although Bernard has always shown himself to be more informed than Sims, Silo season two is focusing on this specific aspect of their relationship. In addition to seeking help from his former shadow, Judge Meadows (Tanya Moodie), Bernard has also yet to reveal to Sims the true story behind how Juliette survived being sent outside to clean up. As Silo As season two progresses, the tension, lies and half-truths are sure to increase.

As mayor of Silo 18, Bernard has a huge responsibility on his shoulders. After seeing with his own eyes the macabre images from Juliette’s camera – another thing he hid from Sims – Robbins’ character is determined to prevent another rebellion from breaking out. This already seems like a huge task, but coupled with the fact that Bernard doesn’t seem to trust anyone other than Meadows, his goal suddenly seems even more difficult to achieve.

Why Bernard doesn’t want Sims to be his shadow

Sims knowing Juliette’s fate is considered very dangerous

It is revealed in “Order” that Judge Meadows is the only other character to have visited the Silo 18 vault besides the current mayor. So that makes her Bernard’s safest bet when he wants ideas on how to keep his secrets safe and avoid an uprising. After witnessing firsthand what happened when Juliette discovered more than she should haveIt’s understandable that Bernard would want to keep everything strictly on a need-to-know basis. By widening the circle to include Sims, the risk of a rebellion in Silo season 2 grows even more.