Silo fans should definitely not miss this latest post-apocalyptic sci-fi series on Netflix - here's what similar between the two

Both Silo and The Eternaut have quickly established themselves as two of the most influential dystopian science-fiction thrillers shows in contemporary times.

While Silo presents a post-apocalyptic world in which humans have adapted themselves to live inside vaults, The Eternaut enthralls the audience with its depiction of toxic white snow that kills anyone it comes in contact with.

It can be fairly said that these two shows shares more similarities than one, and in case someone is looking for a similar show to watch after finishing the second season of Silo on Apple TV+, The Eternaut is a must watch.

Here's everything that we know.

Silo and The Eternaut present a dystopian view of the world

In the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Silo, humans can only survive inside well structured bunkers known as vaults. A rigid regimentation exists to keep the individuals in check and to make sure that they bow down to the powers that be, which in this case was the towering figure of Bernard. Although there's often the threat of a rebellion on the horizon, the power structure has effectively subdued individual will for its own benefit.

On the other hand, The Eternaut is based on a similar premise as well. Although the Netflix show begins on an unusual summer day in Buenos Aires, Argentina, things escalate quickly after a mysterious and toxic snow starts falling and soon engulfs the entire ground.

What makes this snow so deadly is the fact that it kills anyone it comes into contact with, and therefore, the city soon turns into a mass graveyard. The character of Juan Salvo somehow escapes this carnage and soon finds himself involved with supernatural beings and time loops.

Both Silo and The Eternaut are based on highly-acclaimed literary sources

Another similarity that brings the Apple TV+ show and The Eternaut closer is the fact that both are adaptations based on literary material. While Silo based on Hugh Howey's eponymous book series, the Netflix show has been adapted from the graphic novel The Eternaut written by Héctor Germán Oesterheld and illustrated by Francisco Solano López.

Although the second season of Silo on Apple TV+ received some negative criticism for the quality of its adaptation of the source material and was also called to question for inconsistent narrative pacing, The Eternaut has been wholeheartedly praised for adapting the original story for a modern day audience while still retaining the inherent nuance and thrill.

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Despite being similar in more ways than one, the Apple TV+ show stays remarkably grounded in reality and offers a marked realistic portrayal of the world in which it takes place. The Netflix show, on the other hand, veers off into a more supernatural direction after the initial shock of the toxic snow is established.

Nevertheless, both shows paint a remarkable picture of a post-apocalyptic and dystopian world where human emotions are often obscured by overarching motives.

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