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Siloseason 2 ’s episode 2 walks through the drama that blossom out in Silo 18 after Juliette ’s departure and terminate with a shocking twist where Judje Meadows wishes to go out . adjust direct after the events ofSiloseason 1 ’s terminate , the second installing of theApple TV+ sci - fi showunfolds two simultaneous stories . While one focuses on Juliette ’s journeying outside Silo 18 , the other highlights the aftermath of her exit from the key Silo . After time of year 2 ’s instalment 1 primarily focuses on Juliette , installment 2 give spectator a glance of how her departure gradually brews a rebellion in Silo 18 .
Realizing how Juliette ’s release from the Silo could lead to their burial vault ’s precipitation , Bernard acts quickly and attempt avail from Judge Meadows . Although Meadows initially seems unconcerned , she finally sees it as an opportunity to live up to one of her wish . Bernard just feels grateful that Meadows is finally teaming up with him and hope that the collaboration will help oneself him keep launch the Silo . Little does he clear that Judje Meadows has completely dissimilar programme .
Why Judge Meadows Wants To Go Out In Silo Season 2 Episode 2’s Ending
She Seeks Freedom Like Every Other Silo Citizen
After convincing Judje Meadows to go with him during his speech to the Silo ’s citizens , Bernard approach her again in sequence 2 ’s ending moment . This is when he tries to win over her that she should become his phantasma , which would potentially make her his replacement if things go downhill for him . However , to Bernard ’s surprisal , Meadows tells him she find more clear - headed than ever and like to go out . She even dumps her provision of alcohol and promises she want nothing else .
The Judge dump her alcohol supply because crapulence was merely a means for her to cope with the oppressive life-style in the Silo .
Meadows ' wish to leave bring out how , like other Silo citizen , she , too , is tired of survive under the restrictions that have been imposed upon them . Like Bernard , she seems to bang a little more about the external worldly concern and the eminent self-confidence of the Silos than the unconstipated citizens . However , she does not have all the answer and has grown tired of the prison they are ram to call their domicile . Therefore , as soon as she realizes that Juliette made it to the top of the hill with the new estrus tape recording , she get wind it as an opportunity to find her freedom .
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The Judge dumps her alcohol supplying because drinking was just a means for her to cope with the oppressive modus vivendi in the Silo . Interestingly , Meadows and the judicial are not as significant in the overarching storyline of the originalHugh HoweySilobooks . Bernard does not even turn over appointing Meadows as his shadow in the book . With this deviation in the story , Siloseason 2 ’s sequence 2 seems to lay out up other major changes to the source material .
The Order’s “Failed Cleaning” Protocol Explained
Bernard Considers Extreme Measures After Juliette’s Exit
After seeing how many people give out in the neighboring Silo through the television camera on Juliette ’s helmet , Bernard refer to The Holy Order , a guide that provides a list of actions the head must take to build control . The Order has a separate page dedicate to the communications protocol for a break down cleaning that enunciate , “ In the event of a failed cleaning , prepare for warfare . ” The protocol advise that a failed cleaning is the worst - event scenario because it serves as an act of defiance and awareness . Before Juliette , all the citizens who left the silo cleaned the lens of the tv camera outside .
Since a dim-witted act of rebelliousness is enough to spark a rebellion , The Order highlights that a leader must prepare for warfare if a citizen does not scavenge .
They did this because they were deceived by the false VR projection created by their helmets . All the citizen who left the Silo , including Holston and his wife , cleaned the lens because they wanted the hoi polloi inside to see that the earth alfresco was inhabitable . The hologram create by the helmet not only enticed masses to clean the lens but also keep the one inside the silo compliant . However , Juliette realizes that her vision through the helmet is a mere filter , convincing her they were dwell to . As a final bit of rebelliousness , she refuses to follow the ritual of cleaning the lens .
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Siloseason 2 is adapt the 2d half of Hugh Howey ’s firstSilobook , Wool , albeit with several story change .
Since a simple number of rebelliousness is enough to spark a rebellion , The Order highlight that a leader must prepare for warfare if a citizen does not clean . To Bernard ’s alarm , he deals with something far worse . Juliette not only refuses to clean the lens but also makes it to the top of the mound outside Silo 18 , convincing many citizens that the outside earthly concern is not toxic .
Why Bernard Lies To Silo 18’s Citizens About The Heat Tape
Bernard Finds A Temporary Solution To His Problems
Bernard realizes that most citizen in the Silo will not believe him if he essay to give notice the fact that Juliette survived far longer than any previous survivors outside Silo 18 . Therefore , he lies and evidence the citizen thatthey intentionally used serious character warmth mag tape to insulate her suit , allowing her suit to hold the harsh conditions outside the Silo for a longer period . Instead of antagonise Juliette for breaking many rule , he also present her as a Hero of Alexandria because he knows what his people want to get word .
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He says that Juliette volunteered to forget the silo and test the new tape measure on her suit . To end his manner of speaking on a positive note , he even honour Juliette for sacrificing herself and allowing them to understand how they can all finally leave the Silo . Bernard even arrange hecklers who claim that Juliette is still alive . He does this because he realizes that it would be better for him to respond the growing incredulity inside the Silo with a manipulate tale rather than letting rumors coil out of control .
Why Bernard Is Not Appointing Sims As His Shadow
He Is Afraid Sims Is Not Ready For The Role
ThroughoutSiloseason 2 ’s sequence 2 , Robert Sims seems keen on becoming Bernard ’s shadow . He even asks Bernard upfront if he will get to adopt the role . However , Bernard tells him he needs him where he is and approach Meadows with the place alternatively . While Sims wonders why Bernard does not want him as his apparition and speculates if Meadows has something to do with it , it seems likely that Bernard does not trust him enough . Bernard realizes that one will have to confront some harsh truths about the Silo to become his vestige .
As the chair bod in Silo 18 , Bernard knows things about the outside world and the high authorities that no one else does . He realize that to become his worthy successor , his shadow will not only have to face some hard truths about the realness of the world they go in but also be capable to treat the effect of be with them . He think Meadows is prepared for the line because she knows more than Sims . However , if Meadows eventually leaves the Silo , Bernard might have to settle for Sims as his new shadow .
Silo Season 2 Episode 2’s Wizard Of Oz Reference Explained
The Series Shares Many Intriguing Parallels With The L. Frank Baum Story
InSiloseason 2 ’s installment 2 , Meadows shows a transcript ofThe Wizard of Ozto Bernard and explains how the Wizard in the story is nothing but a conman who uses smoke and mirror to produce an fantasy of power . When Bernard take her if she is calling him the Wizard , she disagree and tell that she feels like the Wizard inside the Silo . This reflects how , despite being a part of the Judicial , Meadows feels like an fake because , like the citizens , she has piffling to no power and control . Siloseems to apportion many other intriguing line of latitude withThe Wizard of Oz .
… While the Wicked Witches are the unseeable authoritative violence that break away the silo , Juliette is Dorothy in Apple TV+‘sSiloas she longs for her base .
Considering Henry M. Littlefield ’s political rendition of the classic story , Silo 18 ’s citizen typify the Scarecrow because they are primitive and desire more knowledge about the outside world . The actor of the Mechanical are like the Tinman inThe Wizard of Oz , who have been dehumanize by their machines and long for compassionateness . Martha Walker is the Cowardly Lion , lacking the courageousness to fight against shogunate . last , while the Wicked Witches are the invisible authoritative forces that start the silo , Juliette is Dorothy in Apple TV+‘sSiloas she longs for her house .
In a dystopian future , men and womanhood lodge in in a vast belowground silo governed by nonindulgent regulations , believe to harbor them from the wild world above . The serial turn over into the complex social orderliness within the silo and the mystery story surrounding their subterranean existence .
