Silo: 8 TV shows to watch if you loved the Apple TV+ sci-fi dystopian series

The Apple TV+ original series Silo has been renewed for a second season following the phenomenal response the first season has garnered. In fact, the announcement was made weeks before the first season’s finale which airs on June 30th on Apple TV+, underlying the studio’s faith in the sci-fi dystopian series. Based on Hugh Howey’s series of novels, the plot is set in a dystopian future where nearly ten thousand people are housed in an underground silo as it is believed that the outside world is uninhabitable. But when a series of mysterious deaths trigger suspicion among a few of its inquisitive residents, it threatens to unravel dark secrets about the history of their confinement. The series is headlined by Rebecca Ferguson, best known for her turn in 2022’s superhit sci-fi film Dune: Part One and is helmed by Graham Yost, the creator of the acclaimed crime drama series Justified. So if you’re sulking about the end of Silo’s first season, for today’s List hai toh hit hai, we’re recommending eight sci-fi dystopian shows you can chase Silo season 1 with.

The Season 1 finale will be released on 30th June. 

Altered Carbon (Netflix)

One of the most underrated TV shows on this list is the Netflix original series Altered Carbon. Created by Laeta Kalogridis, the series ran for two seasons on Netflix, with each season set in two different timelines in the distant future. The series has taken inspiration from the Blade Runner franchise with its themes and visual aesthetic and tells the story of a man who is kept in stasis for decades and is woken up to solve a murder mystery. In this dystopian future, people are allowed to transfer their consciousness to artificially created bodies, which are called sleeves, making them almost immortal. Season one stars The Suicide Squad star Joel Kinnaman in the lead, while Marvel actor Anthony Mackie essays the lead role in the second season.

2. Neon Genesis Evangelion (Netflix)

The Japanese mecha series Neon Genesis Evangelion is widely regarded as one of the greatest anime ever created. The plot revolves around Shinji Ikari, who is recruited by his estranged father to join a mysterious organisation called Nerv to pilot a giant bio-machine called Evangelion. These machines are used to battle aliens called the Angels who wreak havoc in post-apocalyptic Tokyo. The 1995 anime remains relevant for its exploration of religion, paranoia, isolation, and mental health.

3. The Man in the High Castle (Prime Video)

Not many dystopian stories can offer the same level of intrigue as those set in an alternate reality, especially in a world where the Nazis won World War II. The Man in the High Castle is set in a parallel universe where the unthinkable has transpired: Nazis have managed a triumphant victory in World War II, subjugating the world to a totalitarian regime. The series tells the story of a resistance group who stumble upon films about an alternate reality where the Allied Powers defeated the Nazis. Created by Frank Spotnitz, the series stars Alexa Davalos, Rupert Evans, and Luke Kleintank in prominent roles.

4. Westworld (Jio Cinema)

The HBO original series, Westworld, is created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. The series is a remake of the 1973 film of the same name, which is directed by renowned sci-fi author Michael Crichton. The plot is set in a western-themed futuristic theme park where guests can interact with human-like androids, who are unaware that the world they live in and their bodies are artificially created for the amusement and depravity of wealthy elites. But when a few of these robots become self-aware of their existence, chaos ensues. The series stars Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden, and Ed Harris among others in prominent roles.

5. Brave New World (Netflix)

Based on Aldous Huxley’s novel of the same name, the TV series Brave New World is a modern retelling of the iconic story. The plot is set in a self-proclaimed Utopian society where its citizens begin to question the strict laws in place to control monogamous relationships and their privacy. The series is created for television by David Wiener and Jessica Brown Findlay, while Harry Lloyd, and Alden Ehrenreich slip into the lead roles.

6. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Netflix)

The critically-acclaimed anime-inspired TV series, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a spin-off to the hit CD Project video game Cyberpunk 2077. The story is set in the fictional Night City, in a dystopian world and the plot revolves around a young teenager named David, who is forced to fend for himself in the dangerous underbelly of Night City, after the death of his mother. He is sucked into a world of crime after joining a group of mercenaries called ‘edgerunners’ who operate as ‘cyberware’ dealers. The series is helmed by Rafał Jaki and Mike Pondsmith.

7. Raised by Wolves (Prime Video)

Raised by Wolves is created by Aaron Guzikowski who is best known for writing the 2013 Denis Villeneuve thriller Prisoners. The story is set in a distant future where two androids have been entrusted with the responsibility of raising human children in a distant planet. The androids soon discover that human beings adopt different religious doctrines, which threatens to tear the new civilisation apart. Amanda Collin and Abubakar Salim essay the lead roles in the series.

8. Colony (Netflix)

Set in post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, Colony is a 2016 dystopian thriller series helmed by Carlton Cuse and House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan J. Condal. The story is set in the aftermath of an alien invasion, where humanity is ruled by a military regime that serves as custodians for mysterious alien beings called the hosts. The series stars Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callies in lead roles.

That's the List hai toh hit hai episode for today, I will see you in the next one. Until then its your host Nikhil signing out.

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Written by Ryan Gomez