Silo Season 2: Exploring the Kids of Silo 17

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Silo Season 2, Episode 8.

Silo Season 2, Episode 8: A Shocking Revelation

In the latest episode of Silo, thrilling and unsettling elements intertwine as it becomes apparent that the attackers confronting Solo are surprisingly young. This revelation prompts a cascade of questions: Who are these children? How did they arrive at Silo 17? What do they want from Juliette and Solo?

Juliette’s Struggles and Evolution

Throughout Season 2, Juliette’s journey has been characterized by a relentless pursuit of returning to Silo 18. Despite minimal progress in her story arc, her experiences have captivated audiences due to a series of escalating challenges. From the outset of the season, Juliette has been focused on constructing a protective suit necessary for her survival against the harsh realities of the outside world.

As she finally completes her suit and finds a spare helmet in Silo 17, her plans take a dramatic twist when Solo asks her to repair the water pump instead of allowing her to leave. Just as Juliette appears on the verge of escaping, she is ambushed by a group of youthful survivors, forcing her to grapple with their intentions toward herself and Solo.

Are The Attackers In Silo 17 Really Children?

Young Faces of Silo 17

During Juliette’s first altercation with an attacker in Episode 8, she is warned to maintain her distance, only to find herself physically confronted when attempting to negotiate. Initial impressions lead viewers to assume the attacker is an adult. However, a pivotal moment occurs when Juliette bests another assailant after a brief struggle and uncovers their youthful identity beneath a hood.

The plot thickens as more young witnesses arrive to assist their companion and threaten Juliette, although they appear to be no older than 18. Juliette’s astonishment at discovering they are children raises profound concerns regarding their mere existence in an otherwise desolate Silo and what they seek from Solo, who has been secluded in his vault for years.

The Possible Histories of Young Survivors

Potential Ties to the Rebellion

Steve Zahn as Solo in Silo — Image courtesy of Dhruv Sharma.

Speculation arises that these young survivors might have links to the rebellion that once engulfed Silo 17. However, conflicting timelines arise. Solo’s earlier confessions suggest he was just a teenager during the upheaval, raising the question of whether these children could be survivors from that era, given their apparent youth. Since Solo’s current age is estimated at 40, the rebellion must have occurred several decades prior, which implies the attackers could not have lived through that event.

Furthermore, Solo’s prolonged seclusion in the vault—nearly 33 years, as described in Hugh Howey’s original novels—opens up the possibility that these children were born post-rebellion or emerged from a different Silo, a development hinted at by particularly distant camera angles in the earlier episodes.

Were There Threats on the Wall Related to Solo?

Parental Threats Looming Over Solo

Earlier in Season 2, Juliette discovers threats scrawled on the walls near Solo’s vault, along with relatively fresh corpses—leading to speculation about a couple that might have survived the rebellion. This duo could have attempted to raid Solo’s vault for supplies, thereby connecting their children’s actions to a quest for vengeance against Solo, whom they may hold responsible for their parents’ fates.

As tensions escalate, the narrative suggests that the children patiently awaited a moment to retaliate against Solo once Juliette’s arrival in Silo 17 offered them an opening. Such plot intricacies deepen the storyline, making it evident that the stakes have been raised significantly.

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