[Apple TV] Silo - based on Wool books

[coopasonic]

I read these books at some point in the history of the universe (amazon says 2012) and I just found out about the show. I haven't jumped on the AppleTV bandwagon, but this makes me more curious (yeah I know about Ted Lasso and it's on the list). Anybody check it out and have opinions?

[malchior]

We watched the 1st two episodes last night and it got some solid hooks in us. They have a solid cast, the production values are high, and it so far has been tight storytelling. I don't know how faithful to the books it is but it feels like a strong start.

[Jaymann]

Probably will wait until it shows up elsewhere. I read the first book, but it did not make me hungry for more.

[hepcat]

First episode was not what I was expecting. I really enjoyed it.

[Baroquen]

I'm with Coop. I read the books 'back in the day' and really enjoyed them. I doubt this is enough to get me to try Apple+ but the Silo series is something I definitely hope to watch somewhere down the line.

[malchior]

We've been keeping up with it and my wife and I are enjoying it a lot. Good dose of weird concept wrapped in a mystery box with strong characterizations. It's a winner so far.

[hepcat]

As a rule of thumb, if I see the name Will Patton, I will give your show a shot.

Glad it’s been good so far though.

[Isgrimnur]

Had to pick a new one after Dick Van Patten passed?

[hepcat]

A) wrong family

B) Dick gave us Vincent to keep us entertained

[The Meal]

Vince Van Patten is probably a top-5 most recognizable poker broadcaster since the 2003 TV boom.

[hepcat]

If he shows up in that van, he's top 5 human beings since the stone age.

[coopasonic]

We have one episode left. I've really enjoyed it and it seems I've forgotten a LOT from the books so it was mostly fresh for me.my wife has neither praised nor complained about it so I take that as a positive.

It looks like it was renewed for season 2 but the writers strike is having an impact.

[Zaxxon]

Added to the list.

[coopasonic]

Wife and I finished watching Silo last week. It's based on a book series which I haven't read. We watched the first episode and then binged the rest. Normally we watch just one hour of TV a day and sometimes not that much. One night we watched 3 episodes. We quite enjoyed it. It was well acted and the story was intriguing. The main character was interesting as were the other characters. Overall I'd give it 6 out of 8 tentacles. Very good but not great. If you haven't seen it and enjoy sci-fi dystopian future type stuff I recommend it.

We finished this over the weekend and are eagerly awaiting season 2. I want to read the books again now.