Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Eternaut.

Silo is one of the best post-apocalyptic shows on air, but Netflix’s new 93% RT series from the same genre does not fall too far behind. Based on Hugh Howey’s book series of the same name, Silo is two seasons in and boasts an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 89%. Although Silo season 2 was not as well-received as its predecessor and was criticized for its pacing issues, the Apple TV+ sci-fi show has had a strong run so far and will likely continue its upward trajectory with its confirmed season 3.

Although Silo season 3’s filming has already been wrapped, it will be a while before it lands on Apple TV+. Fortunately, while waiting for the show’s next season to premiere, audiences can now check out another slightly similar post-apocalyptic series that has been performing incredibly well from a critical standpoint. Since Silo is unique in more ways than one, it cannot be completely replaced by another show. However, the new Netflix sci-fi TV show comes close to immersing viewers in a similar post-apocalyptic landscape.

Netflix’s The Eternaut Is Perfect For Fans Of Silo

The Eternaut Initially Adopts A Familiar Story Setup

In Silo‘s opening moments, it is established that the citizens of the titular underground structure cannot head outside because the air is toxic and can kill anyone who gets exposed to it. Something similar happens in The Eternaut‘s early story beats. Toxic snow falls from the sky, making it impossible for humans to step outside without dying. Like Silo‘s main characters, the ones in The Eternaut use vacuum suits and masks to protect themselves from the toxic environment outside before stepping out of their homes and finding the truth about what is happening.

Although The Eternaut eventually heads in a significantly different direction as it progresses and becomes more about alien invasions and time loops, some of its story beats remain in sync with Silo‘s. Silo is more realistic in the sense that it never adopts supernatural elements. However, both shows highlight how humans grow both curious and paranoid when they find themselves dealing with the unknown. In both, an overarching force also uses manipulation to keep the masses in control while the protagonist attempts to walk down the dangerous path of defiance.

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The Eternaut Stays True To Its Source Material

Similar to Silo, The Eternaut is gaining immense appreciation for honoring its source material instead of taking too many creative liberties. As highlighted in Screen Rant’s The Eternaut review, the Netflix series does not shy away from modernizing the original story but ensures that it captures the core elements of its source. The Eternaut is further elevated by its harrowing visuals of bright yet desolate snow-clad cityscapes. It completely immerses a viewer in its post-apocalyptic drama by visually capturing the scale of destruction caused by the central world-ending event.

Given how many alien invasion movies and shows have hit the big and small screens since the inception of cinema, standing out in the genre is no easy feat. Yet, The Eternaut finds a way to create a unique identity for itself by presenting a multi-layered alien invasion narrative that also becomes a relevant allegory for a veteran’s struggles with PTSD. Like Silo season 1, The Eternaut also cleverly avoids giving away too much about its story’s direction in its first chapter but presents enough revelations to leave room for audiences to speculate and look forward to its next installment.