Is Solo Hiding His True Identity in Silo Season 2?

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Episode 5 of Season 2 of Silo.

In the fifth episode of Season 2 of Silo, Juliette uncovers discrepancies in Solo’s story, indicating that his past holds more secrets than he admits. While Solo exhibits a longing for human connection during their interactions, he refrains from fully disclosing his history. When they first meet in the premiere of Season 2, Juliette shares intimate details about her own life, covering her rebellion against the cleaning rule and her personal trials in Silo 18. This openness encourages Solo to provide insights into the history of Silo 17, including how a man’s departure catalyzed the biggest rebellion in that community.

Despite Solo’s detailed recounting of Silo 17’s events, he shuns Juliette’s inquiries regarding his personal life, specifically his reasons for residing beneath the vault and the duration of his stay. His hostility becomes particularly evident when she confronts him about his lies in Episode 5. Solo’s inconsistent memories prompt intrigue about the true nature of his identity and his involvement in Silo 17.

Juliette Discovers Evidence of Solo’s True Identity

The Revealing Picture

A picture of the real Solo and Tiny in Silo Season 2

Juliette’s suspicion intensifies upon discovering a directory that lists a man named Cole Myers as the last IT Head’s shadow in Silo 17. Surprisingly, Cole Myers—known as “Solo” —bears little resemblance to the character portrayed by Steve Zahn. As the episode progresses, Juliette learns about accessible apartments for certain suit-room employees, prompting her to explore Tiny Samuel’s apartment in search of a helmet.

While rummaging through the apartment, Juliette stumbles upon a photo depicting Tiny with Cole, where Cole’s nickname “Solo”is inscribed on the frame. This photographic evidence starkly indicates that Cole is a different person entirely, exposing Solo’s deception regarding his identity. Moreover, the image raises questions about how the man who portrayed Solo could possibly be the shadow of the IT Head, considering the real Solo held that position. Given Silo 17’s history of death, these lies prompt curiosity about Solo’s motivations for maintaining such a false persona.

Solo’s Reaction to Juliette’s Inquiries

Sense of Dissonance in Solo’s Responses

Throughout Season 2, subtle hints suggest that Solo was likely not a teenager during Silo 17’s Rebellion. Notably, when he recalls a classroom interaction, Juliette deduces he would have been merely eleven years old at the time of the upheaval. When Juliette presses him for more details, Solo deftly shifts the conversation, implying he was a child when the rebellion led to widespread fatalities.

Silo Season	Rotten Tomatoes Critics’ Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Season 1	88%	67%
Season 2	96%	63%

Future episodes are expected to dive deeper into Solo’s backstory, hinting that he may have been assigned to guard the vault on behalf of the actual Head of IT. Assuming this role as a child, he may have interpreted it as a vital responsibility, maintaining the position under the belief that he truly embodies the Head of IT’s shadow.

When Juliette confronts him about the identity he has clung to for so long, Solo grapples with a profound sense of dissonance that he finds challenging to reconcile. This identity has likely served as a coping mechanism for the trauma he faced during the rebellion; losing loved ones left him with little else to cling to, and assuming this false identity provided him a sense of purpose.

The Fate of the Real Solo in Silo 17

The True Solo’s Demise

Although Episode 5 of Season 2 does not reveal what ultimately happened to the real Solo, it is strongly suggested that he likely perished during the rebellion, similar to the fate of others in Silo 17. Given his role as the Head of IT’s shadow, he was likely engaged in combat against rebel forces during the uprising. It is reasonable to surmise that he might have instructed Solo to safeguard the vault, preventing the rebels from accessing the critical secrets contained within, such as the Pact and the CCTV footage.

As the series progresses, viewers are hopeful that Silo will reveal more about the true Solo’s story and its connections to Steve Zahn’s character. Understanding the nuances behind these identities will undoubtedly enhance the rich narrative tapestry of the show.

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