Copyright Screen Rant
In its vast sci-fi catalog, Apple TV has one incredible sci-fi series that loosely draws from many ideas presented in one of the best dystopian novels of all time. Each major streaming service right now seems to have dominated at least one category or genre. While Prime Video has become the hub for "dad shows" like Reacher, Bosch, and Cross, HBO is the go-to streaming service for almost all fantasy fans. Similarly, Netflix's biggest strength lies in its repertoire of high-performing non-English shows like Squid Game and Alice in Borderland. Apple TV has had a significant edge over every other major streaming service with its collection of some highly inventive and ambitious sci-fi shows. While it has had a few sci-fi misses, like Hello Tomorrow and Constellation, it has been winning with several other major hits. The core idea behind one of these hits was interestingly inspired by a classic dystopian fiction book. The Book That Inspired Apple TV’s Silo Is The Best Work In Dystopian Fiction In an interview (via Light Speed Magazine), Silo's original author, Hugh Howey, was asked about his main inspirations for writing the book trilogy. Howey revealed that he was primarily inspired by three novels: 1984, Brave New World, and Fahrenheit 451. Looking back at Silo's core themes and ideas, the 1984 influence seems evident. In both Silo and George Orwell's 1984, the regular citizens of an establishment are led by a rigorous totalitarian government that keeps them under constant surveillance. This ensures that the citizens constantly follow unexplained rules and never dare to start a rebellion. Even the use of technology is limited in both, and all citizens are forced to police themselves. One of the most iconic quotes from 1984 is: “He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.” It is hard not to see how the line rings true in Silo as well when everything about the history of the central underground city is either fabricated or intentionally kept shrouded. Both narratives take a gripping turn when one key figure realizes that “Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four.” An overarching rebellion is sparked by a small act of defiant thought and forbidden curiosity, setting off a chain reaction of events that lead to a massive uprising. What Silo’s 1984 Inspiration Reveals About The Apple TV Show’s Future Story George Orwell's 1984 closes on a dark note where truth is ultimately erased and power remains unchallenged. After Silo season 2's ending, it seems likely Juliette will encounter a similar roadblock where she will struggle to reap the benefits of the rebellion she triggered.
