This week’s episode, titled “The Safeguard,” serves as a fascinating continuation of last week’s storyline. A week ago, I expressed my disappointment over not receiving the entire Salvador Quinn backstory from Silo. To my surprise, this week’s episode started with a fresh flashback, shedding new light on Juliette’s experiences in Silo 17. Moreover, it left us hanging on a massive cliffhanger in Silo 18. The tension and plot development that were lacking in “The Book of Quinn” are abundantly present here. If this episode were a chapter in a book, you’d be tempted to skip ahead to the next one right away. However, remember it’s television, so unless the season has already aired, you’ll have to wait patiently.
We’ll kick things off in Silo 17 this time around, where events moved erratically and haphazardly last week, failing to build momentum. This week, however, we delve deeper into the tale of Juliette and Solo, commencing with a flashback to the day she entered Silo 17, under the cautious and vigilant gaze of those enigmatic young individuals who later attacked her with an arrow, allegedly killing Solo.
In my opinion, it’s fascinating to uncover that the protagonists in this movie aren’t fresh faces to the silver screen. It seems that when the Silo 17 rebellion didn’t go as planned, Solo wasn’t the solitary survivor. A group of residents somehow managed to carve out a makeshift community on one of the undamaged levels and persisted long enough to bring forth a new generation, unaccustomed to any other way of life. Among these descendants, two individuals, Audrey (played by Georgina Sadler) and Rick (Orlando Norman), found each other and started a family of their own.
In the scenes before the start of the show, we witness these three individuals, including a young scavenger whom Audrey mockingly nicknames “Eater” (Sara Hazemi), stalking Juliette and Solo and causing them trouble. It was actually Audrey who caused the wire that Juliette used to swing between levels to break during her initial exploration in the season premiere. The trio also meddled with her dangerous dive to the water pumps. However, we also discover from these glimpses that Rick and Eater are not as extreme as Audrey when it comes to regarding all outsiders as enemies.
This week’s episode had an old-school feel like “Lost,” where fresh faces and unfamiliar settings popped up unpredictably, providing some answers but generating more questions. The scenes within Silo 17 echoed the central dilemma in “The Walking Dead,” as episodes frequently delved into intense discussions about whether those hindering our protagonists’ goals should be eliminated. It’s a post-apocalyptic world where safety demands priority over compassion, but humanity is scarce and valuable, making conservation more important than destruction.
The final issue is something that perplexes Audrey. She holds Solo accountable for the demise of her parents, the decomposed bodies discovered by Juliette outside the Vault several episodes prior. Audrey views anyone new in the silo, along with some long-time residents like Eater, as a burden on the diminishing food resources. As a result, much of the tension in Silo 17 scenes revolves around Juliette attempting to persuade Audrey against rashly taking lives.
As a movie buff, I’d rephrase it as:
I, being a die-hard fan of this captivating narrative, am primarily focused on rescuing Solo, who isn’t deceased but rather injured and incarcerated. With my trusty companion Eater, I’m rummaging through Solo’s former abode in search of any leads to the Vault’s access code. As I sift through the remnants scattered around his room, I begin to unravel the truth about Solo. It turns out he was just a kid when the rebellion unfolded and was the son of the IT department’s head honcho. His father had instructed him to keep the Vault sealed, but young Solo, or Jimmy as he was known back then, bore witness to his dad’s demise through the Vault window during the chaos.
As for Audrey’s parents, they were the ones who cracked the Vault’s code after much trial and error. They entered while Jimmy was asleep, grabbed his gun in a tragic turn of events, shot him, and then met their end when they stepped into the airless food pantry. A drowsy Jimmy quickly locked them inside, ensuring their untimely demise.
In a heartfelt exchange, Juliette manages to prevent Audrey from harming Jimmy and persuades him to admit these youngsters into the Vault during an intense encounter. This scene is skillfully illuminated, with Jimmy’s face barely visible, shrouded in darkness. A delightful series of events unfolds as Jimmy welcomes everyone warmly, offering ice cream and showcasing his well-lived home, which contrasts greatly with the sparse Vault of Silo 18. The most poignant moment arises when Juliette reveals that she discovered Jimmy’s father’s emergency evacuation suit in their apartment. Jimmy then questions her, “Why didn’t you leave instead?” Upon receiving no response, he gently pats her on the shoulder.
Keeping people alive. It matters!
Regarding Silo 18, the events take a more intense turn. Mechanical is devising strategies for intensifying their uprising, while Lukas races against time to decipher and understand Salvador Quinn’s hidden communications before it’s all over.
As a cinema enthusiast immersed in this captivating narrative, I must say that the rebellion’s front has its share of victories and setbacks. In Mechanical’s corner, Sheriff Billings and his spouse have chosen to stand firm for the cause, expressing their readiness to engage Judge Sims and his wife Camille in the struggle. Billings presents a weathered photograph from the Before Times, showcasing untouched nature, as a persuasive tool to win over Sims. Although Sims is initially reluctant to pledge allegiance — given the widespread apprehension and animosity towards him within the silo — Camille perceives this critical juncture as an opportunity to assert her power once more.
It appears that Walker is working against the mechanical systems, given the recent turn of events. After sharing information with Bernard last week, she remains quiet now as Knox reveals the treacherous schemes of the Down Deepers, under Bernard’s watchful cameras in her apartment. It’s worth mentioning that at one point, Knox seems to pause in his conversation with Walker, hinting that he might suspect something is amiss. Could it be that he’s deliberately misleading?
For Lukas, much of what he learns from Quinn and then shares with Bernard seems redundant to Bernard. After all, Bernard was already aware of things like the existence of 50 other silos, as well as the “Safeguard” issue that’s been a topic of his private discussions for two seasons.
However, something that Lukas uncovers, which might be unknown to Bernard, is a secret tunnel beneath the silo. This tunnel is concealed by deep pools of water in the Down Deep area. Lukas successfully persuades Shirley to lead him to these waters, assuring her that he has information about Juliette – namely, that the camera on her helmet didn’t capture her death, suggesting she might still be alive.
As we reach a suspenseful moment, here’s where the plot thickens. At the terminus of the tunnel, Lucas stumbles upon a door. Just as he attempts to open it, lights suddenly illuminate, and an authoritative voice booms, “Lucas Kyle, why are you here?” It is then disclosed that only Salvador Quinn, Mary Meadows, and George Wilkins have previously reached this point, and if Lucas shares the secret about to be unveiled, the Safeguard will be activated. The scene fades to darkness. Credits start rolling.
17 Survivors of Hidden Silo! Underground passages and concealed entryways! A secret only audible to a select few! Despite being enclosed within an end-times bunker governed by complex rules and far-reaching strategies, it appears that unruly, spontaneous human nature continues to seep through the cracks.
The Down Deep
In this scenario, Bernard convenes the deputies for an update where he alleges Billings is inciting rebellion. He orders a large-scale mobilization of forces to one of the cafeterias, planning to turn it into a temporary prison. However, considering the deputies’ previous response to Bernard’s statements, is his authority being underestimated in this situation? Previously, the deputies appeared doubtful about everything he presented to them.
In the Silo 17 classroom, notice the numbers Juliette erased from the chalkboard as she worked on her underwater breathing device? It seems those numbers were written by Audrey’s parents, keeping track of their attempts to crack the code for the Vault’s entrance. Sadly, Juliette inadvertently hampered her own efforts, making it harder for her to access the Vault without Solo’s assistance.
As a dedicated movie enthusiast, I’ve recently crossed paths with Eater, yet if the need arises, I wouldn’t think twice about shielding her. The classroom scene between her and Juliette left an indelible mark on me, especially when Eater discreetly stores a small puppet, seemingly intended for the children from her makeshift settlement, while casting longing glances at the packed lunches. It’s clear that she finds the concept of multiple names perplexing – something she’s never had to grapple with, as these kids have both a first and a last name.
I appreciate Solo’s decision to share some tunes with his audience, who are hearing music for the first time. However, if he’s going to claim that the art is superior to ice cream, he ought to pick a more appealing track than “Monster Mash.
As a cinephile, I can’t wait to delve deep in my upcoming review, extolling Rebecca Ferguson’s exceptional performance this season. However, I couldn’t let this week pass without highlighting a standout moment. When Juliette learns that Solo concealed his father’s suit and led her on a dangerous quest to the fire department instead, her dry delivery of “That’s fine. I, um, almost drowned and I got shot with an arrow…” left me in stitches.
To verify quotes and check character names, I often re-watch episodes with subtitles enabled. Typically, when a new character appears, their name isn’t displayed until after it’s been spoken for the first time; instead, it might show something like “[woman’s voice].” However, in this particular episode, during the part where the booming voice was addressing Lukas, the captions identified the speaker as “The Algorithm.” Interpret that information as you see fit.
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2025-01-10 17:54