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‘Silo’ Season 2: ‘The Safeguard’ recap: Solo is redeemed and Lukas finds a secret tunnel
Avid fans of Apple TV+’s dystopian sci-fi series, “Silo,” have been hungering for answers as the survivors in Silo 18 braced for a rebellion amid myriad mounting mysteries while the addictive narrative winds down to a startling conclusion Jan. 17.
We can emphatically report that this ninth and penultimate episode of the sophomore season, “The Safeguard,” is a rich banquet of revelations that will substantially up the stakes for our characters and shake many of your beliefs regarding the true nature of this post-apocalyptic reality.
That’s perhaps an opaque declaration, but perfectly appropriate for this “mystery box” show created by ace Hollywood veteran Graham Yost (“Speed,” “Justified”).
There’s a lot to digest in this extra-long chapter so let’s loosen our belts and dive into Salvador Quinn’s letter that’s now been fully decoded. The translation allows Lukas Kyle to realize that silo life is all a rigged game and that he should “go to the very bottom of the silo. Find the tunnel. You will get confirmation there.”
Tim Robbins stars as Bernard Holland in “Silo” Season 2 (Image credit: Apple TV+) Sharp memories will recall that this forgotten area of the silo is where Juliette would go to hook up with her boyfriend George Wilkins before his demise. She had actually dropped down there on a rope once but didn’t know that the water was only knee-deep. Now Lukas is at the very spot where the groundwater pumps exist and he takes a leap of faith and plops into the water to discover that he can stand.
From here he ventures further into a tunnel which ends in a circular vault door. Suddenly, a booming AI voice erupts like the Wizard of Oz. “Lukas Kyle, why are you here?” The AI tells him that only three people have ever made it that far: Salvador Quinn; Mary Meadows; and George Wilkins. It also warns that if he tells anyone about what he’s about to hear, “The Safeguard” will be initiated.
While that might sound comforting, we have a sneaking suspicion that it’s some sort of genocidal failsafe device engineered by The Founders. We never hear what info the AI imparts to him but whatever it is, it’s bound to be a dark truth that will rattle the silo to its core if ever leaked out.
Earlier in the episode when Lukas brings the letter to Bernard, he learns there are not 50 silos, but 51, with that extra silo acting as a central control hub monitoring the happenings in each silo and taking lethal precautions in the event of dire emergencies. Who or what is inside that flagship silo is yet to be revealed and we will likely wait until season 3 to find out.
A 12-year-old Solo watches his father killed from Silo 17’s vault (Image credit: Apple TV+) It’s important to remember that other than the IT Head and their shadows, silo citizens don’t know about the other network bunkers and think that they’re the last remnants of humanity protected from an external hellscape where nothing can live. Also vital to recall is Solo telling Juliette that Silo 17’s rebels survived outside until a “cloud came back,” which could be part of The Safeguard protocols triggered that killed them all.
Over in Silo 17, fans are treated to a full reveal of the three teens that attacked Solo and Juliette. They’re Audrey, Rick, and Eater, the offspring of survivors of the initial rebellion who never went outside. Audrey and Rick also have two children together, one of whom is an infant. It was their parents Solo possibly killed. This is why they kidnapped him and were trying to extract the vault code for food. But as it’s brought to light, Solo was actually the victim in all these happenings. As a kid, Solo watched the Sheriff shoot his IT Head father, Russell Conroy, after locking himself in the vault on his dad’s instructions to protect him.
Audrey’s and Rick’s folks were trying to get into the vault to gather food. The truth is that Solo, aka Jimmy Conroy, was shot years ago by those two adult intruders as he slept, then suffocated the attackers by trapping them in a room inside the vault while they pilfered food. These are the two corpses left outside the vault door. Scrawled numbers on the classroom blackboards that we believed were from Solo, were really them trying to guess the vault’s numerical code.
Stave Zahn stars as Solo in “Silo” Season 2 (Image credit: Apple TV+) As all this is being unraveled, there’s a sublime emotional moment when Solo lays a hand on Juliette’s shoulder after he realizes she didn’t bolt from the silo after recovering her survival suit because she cared about his fate. It’s a beautifully acted scene that serves as yet another reminder of why this series is so revered. Solo understands that his mission to secure the vault is finally over and allows the teens and the two children access to the vault’s food supply, along with the wonders of The Legacy and all its collections of music, art, toys, and artifacts.
In Silo 18, Knox visits Walker to tell her of a new plan to use the remaining gunpowder, as sneaky Bernard watches and listens to the conversation from a hidden camera that Walker activated. It seems that Knox knows she’s the informant who ruined the supply room heist and he’s trying to flush her out, pretending to believe that Teddy’s mom is the snitch. Or is this all just a clever ruse?
Elsewhere, Billings and his spouse, Kathleen, are slowly becoming obsessed with knowing the truth about the outside world, as is Sims and his wife, Camille, who have now all seen the torn-out book page of a lush mountain scene. Sims wants immediate answers and vows to somehow snag Bernard’s Silo 18 key to the vault.
Alexandria Riley and Common star in “Silo” Season 2 (Image credit: Apple TV+) So what is this mystery silo and are there overlords living inside it? Where do tunnels at the silo bottoms lead? What is The Safeguard and is this omniscient AI called The Algorithm reinforcing the rules of the silos? Will Lukas spill the beans about what he learns? And will Juliette head back over the hill before all hell breaks loose in Silo 18?
The end (and hopefully more answers) is nigh!
In the latest episode of Silo Season 2, titled “The Safeguard,” Solo finally gets a chance to redeem himself after his reckless actions in the previous episode. Meanwhile, Lukas stumbles upon a secret tunnel that could hold the key to their survival.The episode kicks off with Solo being given a second chance by the group after he almost got them all killed on a supply run. Determined to make amends, Solo takes on a dangerous mission to retrieve much-needed medication from a nearby settlement. Despite facing numerous obstacles and enemies along the way, Solo manages to successfully complete the mission and earn back the trust of his fellow survivors.
Meanwhile, Lukas, always the curious one, stumbles upon a hidden tunnel that leads to an underground network of passageways. Intrigued by the discovery, Lukas decides to explore further, unaware of the dangers that may lie ahead.
As the episode unfolds, tensions rise within the group as they struggle to trust each other in the face of mounting threats from both the outside world and within their own ranks. With Solo’s redemption and Lukas’ discovery of the secret tunnel, the survivors must band together to navigate the treacherous new challenges that lie ahead.
Will Solo be able to fully earn back the trust of his companions? And what secrets will Lukas uncover in the mysterious underground tunnel? Tune in to the next episode of Silo Season 2 to find out.
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‘Silo’ Season 2 Episode 7: Juliette takes a plunge and Lukas views the vault of human history
While it was nice to mostly stay put in Silo 18 last week and watch Knox and Shirley storm up the staircase with the Down Deepers to commandeer ten extra floors (plus a food farm!) to prevent being starved out and captured for Meadows’ murder, we missed our favorite platonic post-apocalyptic couple in Silo 17, Juliette and Solo.
Sure, we did visit them for a minute or two to set up “Silo“‘s new chapter titled, “The Dive,” which will have anyone with a morbid fear of deep water running back to watch Frosty the Snowman cartoons before Father Time heralds in the new year.
But first, across the pitted landscape in Silo 18, Bernard pulls back the wizard’s curtain and allows his new shadow, Lukas Kyle, to enter the sacred vault room that’s the gateway to The Legacy. It’s a magnificent repository of cultural artifacts and record of known human history all housed in an elaborate library like a posh European museum. In addition to fine art paintings, leather-bound books, music recordings, glass-domed inventions, photographs, and a model of the solar system, the entire collection is stored digitally and linked to an advanced AI interface.
Behold the human history wonders of The Legacy! (Image credit: Apple TV+) Key questions are answered here as Bernard explains what The Legacy is and what it contains. He tells Lukas that Silo 18 was built 352 years ago, but beyond that no information is available. It’s implied that Salvador Quinn’s complex letter code contains a secret potentially far more dangerous than a routine silo rebellion, and that it must be unravelled at any cost using the AI.
In attempting to decipher the code in Quinn’s mystery letter, Lukas guesses that it’s a numeric cipher and that a book was used to craft it. Each number corresponds to the appearance of a word on a specific page of a specific book. There were no matches in any of the books in The Legacy and so the book must have been an illegal relic located in the silo somewhere still. A book that’s more than 140 years old!
We now realize that Solo lived inside Silo 17’s own self-contained The Legacy vault, which explains his detailed knowledge of things like trapeze artists, circus animals, and “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.”
Down below in Mechanical, Knox and Shirley create a gunpowder-launched propaganda bomb that they fire up to the Up Toppers containing strips of paper asking for answers about what happened to Juliette and how Judge Meadows really died. Power is immediately shut down except for in IT, causing more division and distrust between Bernard and the citizens.
Bernard is feeling the pressure and starts putting the squeeze on Walker using Carla as leverage, not yet knowing Walker’s intimate relationship with the incarcerated Supply Manager. Bernard visits poor Carla in Judicial Seclusion to make a deal about how much gunpowder the Down Deepers are in possession of. She refuses until she’s told what happened to Knox, Shirley, and Walker but Bernard refuses. Later, Rick Amundsen shows Bernard video evidence that Walker and Carla still have a deep emotional bond, one that Bernard definitely intends to exploit.
Tim Robbins and Clare Perkins in “Silo” Season 2 (Image credit: Apple TV+) In Silo 17, Juliette realizes that Solo is not going to return her survival suit and helmet until she helps him flip the power switch on the ground water pump that will halt the silo flooding. It won’t be easy since the switch is eight levels underwater. She’s not happy about being coerced but has no choice, so they rig a breathing tube apparatus for her tied to an escape line and bell for her to be reeled back in “like a fish.” But she must come up slow due to the risk of The Bends, a lethal decompression sickness where nitrogen bubbles form in the body’s tissues after being at depth. Solo explains that if she does exhibit symptoms, she can go back underwater at least 20 feet down until the symptoms dissipate. (Seems that info might come in handy later!)
Juliette takes the plunge and gets lowered down into the murky water wearing special weighted boots and glass goggles. The spectacular set design here is a spooky submerged nightmare of shifting shadows and decay frozen in time. Like exploring a hellish version of the infamous Titanic disaster, Juliette locates the pump switch and plugs the power cord in that activates the silo-saving pump.
Mission complete? Not quite! Juliette’s return rope gets cut and her air supply abruptly stops, requiring her to ascend fast… too fast. She recalls Solo’s description of swimming and employs that method of propulsion to reach the surface. When she pops up gasping, Solo is gone. She hustles up the stairs to find him but only discovers a hatchet that severed her return rope and a trail of fresh blood. From a balcony one level up, a shadowy figure is watching her!
Eagle-eyed fans with exceptional recall might remember that this is the second time Juliette’s swim rope was cut, as someone sliced it in this season’s first episode when she went into the water. Does Solo know who this person or people are that are trying to kill Julia? Probably, since he’s still reluctant to reveal his identity and knows a lot about working and breathing underwater, which also indicates that he’s been emotionally manipulating Juliette into taking the big plunge for him.
Rebecca Ferguson and Steve Zahn star in “Silo” Season 2 (Image credit: Apple TV+) And don’t forget all those IT vault combination codes written on the classroom blackboard, showing that Solo was attempting to guess the correct sequence at some previous time, something the real IT’s shadow would have already known by heart. Remember how flustered he became when he couldn’t remember it when trying to get back inside earlier in the season?
The rebellion is growing. Bernard is flailing. Solo is not who he says he is. Quinn’s letter probably holds a horrid secret about how humanity became doomed. And Juliette just wants to get back to Silo 18 to prevent another disaster like Silo 17.
Series creator and showrunner Graham Yost (“Speed,” “Justified,” “Band of Brothers”) has really put his foot on the narrative gas in this seventh episode, confidently raising the stakes and revelations that will lead to the final three installments of this engrossing sophomore season. And with the recent news that AppleTV+ has ordered up two more seasons, Yost and his ace team will be able to do service to Hugh Howey’s source novels and finish up Juliette’s saga properly.
In the latest episode of Silo, tensions continue to rise as Juliette takes a risky plunge into the unknown. Meanwhile, Lukas makes a startling discovery as he views the vault of human history.As Juliette finds herself faced with a difficult decision, she must decide whether to trust her instincts or follow the rules. Will she be able to navigate the treacherous waters ahead, or will she face dire consequences?
On the other hand, Lukas delves deeper into the mysteries of the vault of human history, uncovering secrets that could change everything. As he pieces together the puzzle of the past, he must confront the truth of his own existence and the implications it holds for the future.
With the stakes higher than ever, Silo Season 2 Episode 7 promises to be an intense and thrilling ride. Don’t miss out on the action and drama as our characters face their toughest challenges yet. Tune in to see how it all unfolds in this gripping episode of Silo.
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Tyrese Maxey’s odds of earning massive honor skyrocket after Luka’s injury
The Philadelphia 76ers are finally starting to make noise. While they certainly do not deserve much accalim given that they still have a lot of ctaching up to do, it would be highly ignorant to simply toss them aside as the biggest disappointment of 2024 without also acknowledging the fact that they are trending in the right direction while overcoming adversity after adversity.
A major catalyst to their much improved play as of late is Tyrese Maxey. Following a slow start to the season just a season after bagging the Most Improved Player award in 2023-24, he is starting to turn his personal campaign around and show everyone why he was expected and poised to make the jump to superstardom.
In his last eight games, Maxey has registered 29.3 points and seven assists per outing on 45.1 percent shooting from the field, including a blistering 41 percent conversion rate from rainbow country on pretty high volume. Even more importantly, even with Joel Embiid back at the helm, Maxey has emerged as the 76ers’ resident closer, carrying the team on his back in clutch situations.
Luka’s injury could allow 76ers star Tyrese Maxey to snag an All-NBA Team berth
Maxey is slowly making his case to make the All-Star team anew on February, but to be quite frank, that is already the floor with him at this point in his career. To legitimize his leap, he has to aim higher, and that necessarily includes making the All-NBA Teams at the end of the season.
The NBA has moved away from positions therein, but nevertheless, Maxey faces pretty stiff competition to make the exlusive team,. Having said that, Luka Doncic, a fixture in the All-NBA Team, has now been effectively disqualified from making it thanks to a calf injury that would sideline him for at least a month, meaning that Maxey will have one less major competitor to worry about.
Of course, it would still take a ton for Maxey to make the list, but there are pathways to make that possible. Catalyzing a big leap from the 76ers in the standings would make for a good start to mount a legitimate bid for a spot, and if he continues to play at the level he has been in recently, he should be in serious consideration to make an All-NBA Team for the first time in his young career.
The Philadelphia 76ers don’t really have the luxury of pondering on individual accolades right now, but getting Tyrese Maxey’s rewarded for his steady ascent would be a nice cherry on top for what could be an eventful season for the franchise.
Recently, the NBA world was shaken by the news of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic suffering an ankle injury that could sideline him for an extended period of time. With Doncic out of the picture, the spotlight has shifted to other young and talented players in the league, including Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers.Maxey, a rookie guard out of Kentucky, has been turning heads with his impressive performances and clutch plays on the court. With increased playing time and responsibilities in Doncic’s absence, Maxey now has a golden opportunity to showcase his skills and make a strong case for earning a massive honor such as Rookie of the Year.
The odds are now in Maxey’s favor as he continues to make a significant impact for the 76ers, proving that he is more than capable of stepping up in crucial moments. His explosive scoring ability, tenacity on defense, and overall basketball IQ have made him a valuable asset for Philadelphia, and his potential for greatness is undeniable.
As the race for Rookie of the Year heats up, all eyes will be on Tyrese Maxey as he seizes the moment and makes the most of this opportunity to shine. With Luka Doncic sidelined, the stage is set for Maxey to earn a massive honor and solidify his place among the league’s brightest young stars.
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Lukas Nelson Turns Zach Top’s Viral Hit “I Never Lie” Into Beautiful Piano Ballad, & I Can’t Get Enough
I need the studio cut of this ASAP.
Today, Lukas Nelson, shared a cover of Zach Top’s “I Never Lie,” which has of course become a viral hit this year, and was included on Zach’s 2024 debut album Cold Beer & Country Music. He co-wrote the song with Carson Chamberlain and Tim Nichols, and it was produced by Chamberlain.
“I Never Lie” blew up on TikTok first, and was as viral as a song can be on that app, which led to it becoming the album’s second single. It charted on the Billboard Hot 100 all-genre chart, and has put Top on the quick pathway to becoming one of country music’s most exciting and promising young stars.
Of course, Lukas is the son of the great Willie Nelson, and most recently released an album called Sticks & Stones in 2023. He announced that he and his band Promise of the Real would be on an indefinite hiatus going forward earlier this year, and since then, he’s been teasing some solo stuff on Instagram that I am dying to hear.
I was incredibly sad to hear that he and the band were taking a break, but Lukas is such an amazing talent and I can only hope that means he’s been working on some solo stuff, or even an album, that might be coming in 2025.
He proved his unique artistry once again with this cover, turning twangy boot-stomper into a more slow piano ballad that I can’t get enough of… his vocals are just next level, and it’s hard to imagine this song could be just as good, if not better, than the original, but I have to say, this is beyond good and something few artists could pull off.
Top has an awesome voice too, so in my opinion, you can’t go wrong with either version… but there’s something so striking about this cover with the piano arrangement that gives it an entirely new meaning.
“This song has been stuck in my head for the last month, great tune Zach.”
I think the only thing that could be better is if they sang it together… do yourself a favor and check this out, you’ll be very glad you did:
“I Never Lie”
Zach is gearing up to his the road on his extensive headlining 2025 Cold Beer & Country Music tour, which officially kicks off in January in Omaha, Nebraska.
The confirmed tour dates for next year are listed below, likely with many more to come.
ZACH TOP CONFIRMED 2025 TOUR DATES
December 30—San Diego, CA—Wild Horses
January 16—Omaha, NE—Steelhouse+
January 18—Fayetteville, AR—JJ’s Live+
January 24—Denver, CO—Grizzly Rose+
January 30—Columbus, OH—The Bluestone+
January 31—Royal Oak, MI—Royal Oak Music Theatre+
February 1—Cincinnati, OH—Bogart’s+
February 6—Des Moines, IA—Val Air Ballroom+
February 7—Tulsa, OK—Cain’s Ballroom+
February 14—Durant, OK—Choctaw Grand Theater+
February 16—San Antonio, TX—Frost Bank Center – San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
February 27—Chattanoooga, TN—The Signal+
February 28—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium^
March 6—Jacksonville, FL—FIVE+
March 8—Atlanta, GA—Buckhead Theatre+
March 21-23—Willowbank, Australia—CMC Rocks+with special guest Cole Goodwin
^with special guest Jake Worthington
Lukas Nelson, son of music legend Willie Nelson, has put his own unique spin on Zach Top’s viral hit “I Never Lie” and turned it into a stunning piano ballad that is sure to tug at your heartstrings.Nelson’s soothing vocals paired with the delicate piano accompaniment create a beautiful and emotional rendition of the song that showcases his impressive musical talents. The stripped-down arrangement allows the lyrics to shine and adds a new depth and vulnerability to the already powerful track.
Listening to Nelson’s version of “I Never Lie” is like experiencing the song in a whole new light, and I can’t get enough of it. His soulful delivery and heartfelt interpretation make this cover a must-listen for any music lover.
If you haven’t already heard Lukas Nelson’s take on “I Never Lie,” do yourself a favor and give it a listen. You won’t be disappointed.
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Watch Lukas Nelson Deliver a Stunning Piano-Driven Cover of Zach Top’s Hit “I Never Lie”
Zach Top caught the attention of the country music world earlier this year with his debut studio album Cold Beer & Country Music. His throwback sound, timeless voice, and witty songwriting made him a favorite among genre fans. However, fans aren’t the only ones who are listening to the Washington native. Earlier today (December 27), Lukas Nelson posted a cover of Top’s biggest hit “I Never Lie.”
Nelson is no stranger to sharing covers or acoustic performances of his original songs on social media. He’ll often take up his guitar and record a short video for his fans and followers. Today’s cover was a little different. Instead of playing his guitar, Nelson sat down at his piano to deliver a fresh take on the song. “This song has been in my head for the last month. Great tune, [Zach Top],” Nelson wrote in the post’s caption, tagging the “Beer for Breakfast” singer.
Nelson’s cover of “I Never Lie” is nothing short of beautiful. Where the original version is a tongue-in-cheek breakup song in the vein of George Strait’s “Ocean Front Property,” this cover is a powerful piano-driven ballad. Nelson puts his heart and soul into the vocal delivery here.
Lukas Nelson Covers Zach Top’s First Hit Song
Lukas Nelson and Zach Top are both artists who serve as a bridge between classic and modern country. Nelson is the son of Willie Nelson, raised around greats like Kris Kristofferson. He has a wealth of classic country songs in his back pocket.
Top is similar. While he doesn’t have the iconic parentage, he does have a deep knowledge of and respect for classic country music. More importantly, he’s introducing that style to a younger audience.
At the same time, he blends his classic sound with modern sensibilities. For instance, “I Never Lie” was an album track from Cold Beer & Country Music until it went viral on TikTok. Then, Top and his team released it as a single.
“I Never Lie” went to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, giving him his first top 10 hit. It also landed at No. 24 on the publication’s Country Airplay chart and No. 58 on the all-genre Hot 100.
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Watch Lukas Nelson Deliver a Stunning Piano-Driven Cover of Zach Top’s Hit “I Never Lie”Get ready to be blown away by Lukas Nelson’s incredible talent as he takes on Zach Top’s hit song “I Never Lie” in a piano-driven cover that will leave you speechless. Nelson’s soulful vocals combined with his masterful piano playing create a truly mesmerizing rendition of this already catchy track.
From the moment he starts playing, you can feel the emotion and passion in every note. Nelson’s voice soars effortlessly over the keys, drawing you in and keeping you captivated until the very last chord. It’s clear that he has a deep connection to the music, and it shines through in every moment of this performance.
If you’re a fan of Zach Top’s original version of “I Never Lie,” you won’t want to miss this stunning cover by Lukas Nelson. It’s a testament to his skill as a musician and his ability to bring new life to an already great song. Sit back, relax, and prepare to be amazed by this unforgettable performance.
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