From seeing some previews and glancing at the Synopsis, I almost wrote this off as a bad cheesy idea that couldn't work. Then I read a review, noticed top talent involved and that its creator is Graham Yost and thought I should give it a shot. Two episodes in and I'm seriously impressed! Graham Yost is truly one of the cinematic story telling geniuses of our time and I'm sure will be considered up there with Kubrick, Kurosawa and the other greats as time goes by. Apple TV+ has proven that a stellar cast doesn't necessarily make a good production; film, tv or otherwise. But the acting, writing, and production values of Silo in general all conspire together to male Silo an excellent long-form cinematic tv series. At first, it seems like a kind of silly retro sci-fi pastiche of many of the 20th Century dystopian films, from Metropolis to Logan's run, Blade Runner and even Star Wars. Compliment this with the 1960s and 70s wardrobe and unrealistic looking sets and it just feels like it shouldn't work. But the excellent acting and cinematography gives one the sense that these elements are intentional and in the yesteryear of film genres, it would be filed under 'art-house' cinema. As it unfolds, Silo's genius becomes apparent. Nothing here is lazy or naive. Every element, including the semi-cliched themes to the theatre-looking sets become obvious as carefully planned and very clever. One is soon kind of hypnotized into the metaphoric dystopia that is very relevant and on point to today's rapidly evolving world. Whilst Silo is without a doubt a dystopian story, it conjures up hope, which is so very needed in todays' world. Apple, with the help of Graham Yost and team have, with Silo, proven they can be up there with the best, when they get it right. Kudos.

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