Netflix’s Billionaires’ Bunker Is the Perfect Silo Replacement Show

by

The thriller series *Silo* has quickly become one of the decade’s best, standing out among Apple TV+’s popular science fiction and futuristic shows. Critics and viewers alike have given it high praise – it boasts a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has won awards for its compelling world and dramatic storylines. However, its replacement on Netflix, *Billionaires’ Bunker*, hasn’t fared as well. This Spanish series, currently at 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, centers around a group of extremely wealthy people attempting to survive an expected disaster, but their own disagreements may be their downfall.

Even though critics and viewers haven’t given *Billionaires’ Bunker* rave reviews (it currently has a 57% rating), it’s become a huge hit on the platform, landing in the top two shows overall. It’s important to remember that the score is based on a limited number of critic reviews (only eight so far), but it has been steadily improving since the show premiered last week. Think of it as a blend of *Silo* and *Paradise*, with a touch of *Lost* – it offers plenty for fans of science fiction and suspense, with lots of unexpected twists. While it might not be as critically acclaimed as *Silo*, *Billionaires’ Bunker* delivers strong acting and keeps you on the edge of your seat, making it a good choice for those who enjoy character-focused stories about survival and a new spin on the post-apocalyptic genre.

Billionaires’ Bunker Is a Captivating Spanish Thriller

The series *Billionaires’ Bunker* centers around Max (Pau Simon), a young man with everything going for him – a loving family, a close relationship with his childhood sweetheart, and acceptance into a top university. However, his life takes a tragic turn when he causes a fatal car accident while driving under the influence, killing his girlfriend. Despite his family’s resources, Max must now face the repercussions of his actions, and his world dramatically changes.

Three years after the initial events, Max’s father, Rafa (Carlos Santos), unexpectedly frees him from prison. Rafa explains that the threat of nuclear war is growing and asks Max to come with him to Kimera Underground Park – a luxurious, self-sufficient shelter designed to protect 45 families if disaster strikes.

Max was reluctant at first, but the chance to see his deceased girlfriend’s family—her sister Asia and father Guillermo—and reconnect with his own mother and grandmother led him to take shelter in a bunker. What began as a short-term hideaway soon became a terrifying ordeal. Inside, as both families struggled with sorrow, accusations, and regret, nuclear attacks began to destroy the world outside.

Whether they live or die depends on Minerva, the manager of Kimera, and the surprising connections people make after the disaster.

Billionaires’ Bunker Was Loosely Inspired By a Real-Life Incident

The new series, *Billionaires’ Bunker*, is a work of fiction created by Álex Pina, Esther Martínez Lobato, and their writing team. Building on themes they’ve previously explored in shows like *Berlin*, the story naturally evolved from their interest in class dynamics. The initial spark for the idea, however, came from a real event: during the COVID-19 pandemic, Pina discovered that some wealthy people were making plans for survival, which led him to imagine a story about elites finding shelter in a luxurious bunker. Pina shared in an interview:

When they began constructing buildings that extended thirteen floors below ground, we knew we had a great premise for a story. We aimed to create a show that was playful, clever, and focused on the lives of wealthy individuals surviving an apocalyptic event.

​​​​​​​

Starting in the early 2020s, stories emerged about the world’s richest people investing in high-end bunkers, seemingly preparing for a major crisis. In 2022, media expert Douglas Rushkoff shared details of a conversation he had with several very wealthy individuals. They asked him about topics like cryptocurrency, virtual reality, and how to survive and maintain control if society collapsed – specifically, how to live and govern within these bunkers. His story quickly spread, leading to increased public discussion about billionaires preparing for a potential doomsday scenario.

While inspired by real-world class struggles, *Billionaires’ Bunker* takes an unexpected turn. Instead of focusing on survival after a disaster, the show explores themes of betrayal and revenge, specifically targeting the wealthy. Right from the start, it’s clear this is a story about challenging the elite, as the supposedly safe bunker, the claimed nuclear fallout, and the society within it are all revealed to be a carefully constructed deception.

From the beginning, the show reveals that Minerva and her team are behind everything, setting a trap for Spain’s richest families to make money. This turns the series into an exploration of how people act when their wealth and status are taken away. Trapped underground, the Varela, Falcon, and other elite families lose their power and are left to deal with their own wants, disagreements, and flaws.

Will There Be a Second Season of Billionaires’ Bunker

The first season concluded with a tense cliffhanger: the AI Roxán was temporarily deactivated, leaving the Kimera crew struggling to regain control. At the same time, Oswaldo was tricked into several diversions, causing him to accidentally transfer a large sum of money to a fraudulent account before realizing he’d been deceived. Underground, Max tried to break free, and Asia desperately worked to rescue Mimi.

In the end, Max escapes by cleverly using stolen access codes and his wits, getting away before Yako and the guards can catch him. The season ends with Max appearing in sunny Spain, but it’s still unclear what his future holds or if he’ll ever be reunited with Asia.

Netflix is hoping Billionaires’ Bunker becomes a big hit, needing a large international audience and a place in the Global Top 10 to ensure it gets another season. The story ends with many questions still unanswered: Max’s fate is unclear, and he needs to adjust to the fact that the nuclear apocalypse wasn’t real while searching for help outside the bunker. Inside, Asia’s survival is still uncertain, even if Mimi lives. Minerva probably gained a lot of money from Guillermo with Oswaldo’s help, but other wealthy residents are still around, which opens the door for more plots and surprises as others try to take their money.

Esther Martínez Lobato and Álex Pina, the creators of the show, have said they’ve thought about a second season, but haven’t started planning specifics. In an interview with Spanish website Espinof, Pina mentioned that while another season is a possibility, they’re still open to many different directions for the story.

We’ve been brainstorming how to kick things off again, especially since we needed a plan for the season finale. We’ve got a good idea of what happens right after the finale and even some thoughts on raising the stakes and making things more intense. However, we haven’t yet figured out the overall plan for season two.

Netflix hasn’t officially announced whether *Billionaires’ Bunker* will return for a second season. As of now, there’s no information about a second season on websites like Tudum, Variety, or IMDb. Netflix usually decides to renew a show based on how many people watch it worldwide, how many finish the entire series, and whether it receives awards or positive reviews. Because Netflix hasn’t released viewership numbers for *Billionaires’ Bunker*, it’s hard to say what will happen. Typically, Netflix waits several months after a show premieres before deciding to renew it, so the future of the series is still up in the air.

Fans are already excited for Season 2 of *Billionaires’ Bunker*, even though it hasn’t been officially announced yet. The creators, Pina and Lobato, previously continued the story of *Money Heist* beyond its original plan, so viewers are hoping for multiple seasons of *Billionaires’ Bunker* as well. Online, people are sharing their eagerness for more episodes and asking for answers to questions left hanging from the first season.

As a total movie buff, I’ve been thinking about where a second season could go with this show. I’m really hoping they show us what’s *outside* the bunker – is the world really as dangerous as they think? I also think it would be amazing to see more of the drama between those rich families stuck in Kimera – the backstabbing and rivalries were so good! And honestly, I need answers to some of those mysteries from Season 1. What happened in everyone’s past? What were they hiding? And what *is* the real story behind Kimera Underground Park? I’m dying to know!

It’s important to remember that everything we’re discussing is still just guesswork. Netflix hasn’t released any official information about what might happen in season two, or which characters will be back, so fans are left to speculate about the future of the story.

Read More

2025-10-06 02:10