Silo, one of Apple TV+’s most talked-about sci-fi dramas, has quickly become a fan favorite for its dark, twist-filled story and strong performances—especially from lead actress Rebecca Ferguson. The show is based on Hugh Howey’s bestselling “Silo” trilogy and explores a dystopian world where people live in a massive underground structure 144 stories deep.
In Silo, the outside world is believed to be deadly, and strict rules control every aspect of life. Anyone who questions these rules risks being forced outside—where no one is believed to survive. As Juliette Nichols, Ferguson’s character begins to uncover secrets about their world, viewers are taken on a tense journey about truth, power, and control.
With two seasons already released and more on the way, Silo has left fans hungry for similar content. Here are other must-watch shows that explore dystopian futures, hidden truths, and the limits of human control:
9 Shows Like Silo to Watch Now
1. Severance (Apple TV+)
From the same streaming platform, Severance is a corporate thriller about employees who undergo a procedure to separate their work and personal lives. Like Silo, it questions systems of power—this time focusing on companies rather than governments.
2. Fallout (Prime Video)
This series, based on the popular video games, features a post-apocalyptic world with dark humor and action. It follows Lucy, who leaves her underground vault for the first time and discovers a wild, dangerous world. Like Silo, the theme of breaking free from confinement is central.
3. Westworld (Available for purchase)
Originally on HBO, Westworld is about lifelike androids in a theme park who gain self-awareness. The series tackles themes of control, consciousness, and rebellion—fitting well with the mood of Silo.
4. FROM (MGM+)
This horror series traps its characters in a mysterious town surrounded by deadly creatures. With echoes of Silo’s fear of the outside world, FROM dives deep into mystery and survival.
5. Raised by Wolves (No longer on HBO Max)
Produced by Ridley Scott, this show features two androids raising human children on a new planet. It explores belief systems, control, and humanity—similar to Silo’s deeper philosophical questions.
6. Snowpiercer (TNT)
A train carrying the last humans on Earth during a global freeze becomes the setting for a class struggle. Like Silo, it presents a divided society fighting for truth and fairness.
7. Foundation (Apple TV+)
Based on Isaac Asimov’s novels, this complex sci-fi epic shows the fall of a galactic empire and the effort to preserve knowledge. It’s ambitious and deeply thought-provoking, much like Silo.
8. Under the Dome (CBS)
A mysterious dome traps a town, cutting it off from the outside world. With survival and mystery at its core, this series shares many themes with Silo, especially isolation and authority.
9. Devs (FX/Hulu)
Created by Alex Garland, Devs is a philosophical thriller about a tech company developing a powerful and secretive system. It raises questions about free will, fate, and control—ideal for fans of Silo’s cerebral side.
As the wait for Silo’s next season continues, these other series offer both thoughtful and thrilling experiences for fans of dystopian science fiction.
