Is Silo Based on Fallout? Here’s What We Know
- 'Silo' and 'Fallout' may seem similar, but they’re not connected.
- One’s serious and mysterious, while the other is wild and funny.
- Both the shows bring unique takes on life underground.
Imagine two big, exciting stories about the end of the world. People can’t survive above ground anymore, so they’ve moved underground. Sounds like the same story, right? That’s what fans of Silo and Fallout have been wondering since both shows take place in underground bunkers and focus on survival in a dystopian world.
But the question still lingers: Did Silo borrow some of its underground energy from Fallout? Fans love to draw connections, but the truth might surprise you.
Is Silo Really Inspired by Fallout?
The short answer is no. Silo and Fallout are two totally separate stories. Silo, an Apple TV+ show, is based on a book series by Hugh Howey. It tells the story of people living in massive underground silos after the surface of Earth becomes too dangerous to live on.
The show is focused on mysteries, secrets, and the fight for truth in a controlled, claustrophobic environment. On the other hand, Fallout, an Amazon Prime Video show, is based on the popular video game series of the same name.
It’s set in a world where nuclear war destroyed most of the planet, and survivors live in high-tech bunkers called Vaults. The Fallout universe is known for its wild blend of humor, action, and bizarre characters, like mutated monsters and quirky robots.
Even Howey has spoken about the comparisons between Silo and Fallout in a video on Tumblr. Fans often ask him if he was inspired by the games, but he’s been clear: the similarities are just “subconscious and coincidental.”
In fact, he replied to a Reddit question saying he grew up during the Cold War, just like Fallout 2 writer Chris Avellone, so their ideas came from similar influences. While Howey loves the Fallout games, they didn’t directly inspire his books.
Both Silo and Fallout Are Two Tales of Underground Survival
It’s easy to see why people compare these two shows. Both Silo and Fallout focus on life underground after a disaster makes the surface of the Earth unlivable. In Silo, the story follows Juliette Nichols (played by Rebecca Ferguson), who becomes the Sheriff of Silo 18, one of the underground bunkers.
Juliette starts wondering why her community’s stuck living this way. She wants to know what’s really going on up top. As she digs deeper, she finds out some shocking truths and faces huge risks.
In Fallout, the story follows Lucy MacLean (played by Ella Purnell), who also starts questioning the world she lives in. Just like in Silo, the characters in Fallout are warned never to leave their safe underground homes.
But Lucy’s curiosity leads her to explore the dangerous surface world, where she discovers the harsh realities of survival. Both stories share the same basic idea: curiosity drives the main characters to challenge their lives underground. And in both shows, the surface world isn’t as hopeful as they might’ve imagined.
What Makes Silo Stand Out?
Even though Silo and Fallout seem similar, their styles are completely different. Silo is a serious and thought-provoking show.
The show keeps viewers guessing, dropping clues about the mysteries surrounding the silo and the world outside. It’s like solving a giant puzzle, where every piece raises more questions.
A lot of Silo fans on Reddit compare it to Plato’s ‘Allegory of the Cave,’ a famous philosophical idea about people only seeing part of the truth. The show’s deep, serious tone makes it perfect for viewers who love thinking about big ideas.
On the flip side, Fallout is full of humor, action, and over-the-top moments. It brings the game’s quirky world to life with weird creatures, strange vaults, and oddball characters. It’s less about thinking deeply and more about having fun in a crazy post-apocalypse.
Watch Silo on Apple TV+ and Fallout on Amazon Prime Video!
