Warning! Contains spoilers for Hugh Howey's Silo books.

Summary

• Solo's origin story in Silo season 2 could parallel events in Silo 18, adding depth to the rebellion narrative.
• The show should break book chronology to showcase Solo's importance, enhancing the character's impact in season 2.
• Steve Zahn's portrayal of Solo has the potential to elevate season 2, offering a fresh take on the character's story.

Now that it has been confirmed what role Silo season 2's new actor will be playing, it is hard not to expect the Apple TV+ show to break the original book series' chronology and reveal one character's origin story. Based on Hugh Howey's book series of the same name, Apple TV+'s Silo has, so far, done an incredible job of bringing the dystopian world and well-written characters of its source to the small screen. With its intriguing cast choices and hinted story developments, the show's season 2 will likely live up to the high standards set by season 1.

However, it seems like one casting choice for the show's season 2 comes with a certain set of challenges. Although Silo season 1 stays true to most aspects of its source material, the Apple TV+ sci-fi show's second installment might have to introduce some major book changes because of the involvement of a new actor in its roster. These changes could ultimately redefine key elements of the show's overarching storyline, potentially making it even better than the original Hugh Howey books.

Unlike Hugh Howey's Wool, Silo Season 2 Must Reveal Solo's Origin Story

The Show Will Have To Break The Books' Chronology

Silo season 2's new story updates have confirmed that it will begin where season 1 ends, following Juliette's journey outside Silo-18. The Apple TV+ show's showrunner, Graham Yost, also revealed (via EW) that Juliette will find herself in an abandoned silo in season 2's opening moments before realizing she is not alone. Although Yost did not confirm who Juliette will run into after walking into the neighboring abandoned silo, Hugh Howey's first Silo book, Wool, reveals that she meets a character named Solo in Silo 17.

Despite portraying Solo as a crucial character in Juliette's journey, Hugh Howey's Wool does not walk readers through his origin story.

Given how Solo is an important addition to the show's roster, it is great that a talented actor like Steve Zahn has been cast to play him in Silo season 2. However, Solo's involvement in the show's storyline creates one minor issue. In the original Silo books, Solo is only briefly introduced towards the end of the first book, Wool. He shares his knowledge of their post-apocalyptic world with Juliette and even helps her establish communication with Silo 18.

Despite portraying Solo as a crucial character in Juliette's journey, Hugh Howey's Wool does not walk readers through his origin story. The first book in the trilogy does not reveal what happened to Silo 17 and how Solo survived its termination. His origin story and the reason behind his name change remain unexplored until the end of Shift, which is the second book in the original trilogy. Now that Silo season 2 is seemingly introducing Solo as one of its leads, it must break the book series' chronology of his story and present his origin story in season 2 itself.

Giving Steve Zahn's Solo More Screen Time Would Make Silo Season 2 Better

Steve Zahn's Presence Can Potentially Make Silo Season 2 Better Than Season 1

Steve Zahn seems to be the perfect casting choice to play Solo in Silo season 2 because the actor has, time and again, proven that he can wholly embody every character he portrays on screen. Be it Rescue Dawn's Duane or The White Lotus' Mark Mossbacher, the ease with which he plays his characters shows his incredible range and versatility. Owing to his acting forte, it would be unfair if Silo season 2 accurately follows the books' chronology and only gives his character a relatively smaller part.

With Steve Zahn in the mix, Silo season 2 has the potential to be even better than season 1.

While Silo season 1's underlying mysteries and intriguing sci-fi elements played a crucial role in making it successful, the show's drama and action were held together by the incredible performances of its cast . Without actors like Rebecca Ferguson, Rashida Jones, and Tim Robbins as its leads, Silo season 1 would not have been half as compelling. With Steve Zahn in the mix, Silo season 2 has the potential to be even better than season 1. However, the show must give him more screen time by changing the book series' chronology.

Solo's Origin Story Would Perfectly Parallel Silo 18's Rebellion

Silo Season 2 Must Highlight The Similarities Between Silo 18 And Silo 17

As Silo season 1's ending and season 2's teasers suggest, Juliette's departure from Silo 18 will mark the inception of a rebellion in the central underground bunker. This will eventually lead to dire consequences for both the leaders and citizens of the silo. Since Solo's Silo 17 was also terminated soon after its citizens initiated a coup, his origin story would perfectly parallel the events of Silo 18. Owing to this, it would make sense if Apple TV+'s Silo broke the books' chronology and portrayed Solo's origin story from Silo 17 instead of waiting for later seasons.