“Silo” has been renewed for seasons 3 and 4 on Apple TV+, with the fourth season set to be the show’s last.
The renewal news comes as the post-apocalyptic drama is currently airing its second season. The sixth episode of season 2 will be released on December 20. The season finale is scheduled to debut on January 17.
“It has been a deeply enriching experience adapting Hugh’s epic novels with our partners at Apple and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring this complete story to the screen over the course of four seasons,” said showrunner and executive producer Graham Yost. “With the final two chapters of ‘Silo,’ we can’t wait to give fans of the show an incredibly satisfying conclusion to the many mysteries and unanswered questions that lie within the walls of these silos.”
Thus ends the on-screen journey of “Silo,” based on Hugh Howey’s bestselling “Wool” trilogy of novels. There have been several attempts to adapt the books for film dating back to 2012 Variety exclusively reported in 2018 that a TV version was in development at AMC. The show was eventually picked up to series on Apple in 2021.
“I have loved every minute of bringing Juliette to the screen and am extremely proud of what we have created with ‘Silo’ since the first episode,” said star and executive producer Rebecca Ferguson. “I have always passionately told the entire story that is written in Hugh Howey’s books, so I couldn’t be happier that audiences around the world have enthusiastically embraced the show. Together with our partners at Apple, Graham and the entire cast and crew, I can’t wait to dive into these final two thought-provoking seasons that will beautifully conclude this dystopian story.”
According to the official description, ‘Silo’ tells the story of the ‘last ten thousand people on earth, whose mile-deep home protects them from the toxic and deadly world outside. However, no one knows when or why the silo was built, and anyone who tries to find out faces fatal consequences. Ferguson stars as Juliette, an engineer, who searches for answers about the murder of a loved one and encounters a mystery far deeper than she could ever imagine, leading her to discover that if the lies don’t kill you, the truth will do that. ”
In addition to Ferguson, “Silo” stars Tim Robbins, Common, Steve Zahn, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash, Alexandria Riley, Shane McRae, Remmie Milner, Billy Postlethwaite, Rick Gomez, Clare Perkins, Caitlin Zoz, Tanya Moodie and Iain Glen .
“The addictive, inventive and moving ‘Silo’ has had us hooked from day one and we’ve loved watching audiences worldwide fall just as much in love with the world Graham Yost has created,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “As we look to seasons three and four of this ambitious, character-driven sci-fi series – which will conclude Juliette Nichols’ journey and complete Hugh Howey’s epic trilogy of novels. We can’t wait for everyone to experience more of the show’s powerful performances led by the incomparable Rebecca Ferguson, as well as the unexpected twists and surprises we’ve come to expect from this deeply human story.”
Yost developed “Silo” for television and serves as executive producer and showrunner. Ferguson also serves as executive producer, along with Michael Dinner, Nina Jack, Joanna Thapa, Morten Tyldum, Howey, Fred Golan, Rémi Aubuchon and AMC Studios. Apple Studios produces.