Ella Purnell as Lucy MacLean from Fallout with Silo imagery in the backgroundThe long-awaited Fallout show became an instant hit, appealing to fans of the video games and franchise newcomers alike. The downside to the overwhelmingly positive reception is the fact that viewers want more…and fast. Fallout season 2’s renewal was a no-brainer, but even if the production is fast-tracked, it will still be a while before it’s released. Sure, playing the video games is a good option, especially since it can shed light on what’s to come after Fallout season 1’s ending, but that might not be possible for all.

Thankfully, there are some existing sci-fi shows that can help fill the void for those missing Fallout, with the best replacement option being Silo, a dystopian series that initially debuted in 2023. Silo‘s cast is led by Rebecca Ferguson, giving the actress a lead TV role for the first time in nearly a decade. The show’s debut season, which aired from May to June 2023, also came at a time when Ferguson’s stardom continued rising, thanks to her roles in the Mission: Impossible and Dune franchises. Granted, Ferguson isn’t the only reason Silo is worth watching.

Silo Is A Great Replacement Option For Fans Of Fallout

Both Are Sci-Fi Dystopian Adaptations

Rebecca Ferguson as Juliette ascending the stairs to the surface in Silo season 1
Rebecca Ferguson sitting and intensely conversing in a scene from Silo season 1 A packed spiral staircase that runs through the middle of the silo in Silo season 1 Ella Purnell as Lucy juxtaposed with New Vegas in Fallout season 1 Aaron Moten as Maximus next to his armor holding a gun from FalloutRebecca Ferguson as Juliette ascending the stairs to the surface in Silo season 1 Rebecca Ferguson sitting and intensely conversing in a scene from Silo season 1 A packed spiral staircase that runs through the middle of the silo in Silo season 1 Ella Purnell as Lucy juxtaposed with New Vegas in Fallout season 1
 Aaron Moten as Maximus next to his armor holding a gun from Fallout

For those looking for a show very similar to Fallout, Silo is the best option already available. The Apple TV+ sci-fi show adapts Hugh Howey’s dystopian book series, detailing the lives of citizens who live in underground silos after their environment becomes uninhabitable. If people living underground to escape apocalyptic conditions sound familiar, it’s because Fallout follows a similar premise compared to Silo. Both follow very different groups of survivors under unique circumstances, but the foundational stories make Silo a worthwhile replacement for Fallout fans.

Like Fallout and the heavy focus on Ella Purnell’s Lucy character, Silo primarily centers on Juliette, played by Rebecca Ferguson. The actress leads Silo‘s cast alongside notable names like Tim Robbins, Common, Will Patton, Avi Nash, and Harriet Walter. Season 1 also starred Rashida Jones and David Oyelowo in pivotal roles when presenting the intricate workings of Silo‘s society. The world of Fallout is much bigger, but Silo‘s various mysteries and supporting characters offer plenty of intrigue worth sticking around for.

Silo Season 2 Airs From November To January 2025

Silo’s Follow-Up Season Comes Over A Year After Season 1

Rebecca Ferguson as Juliette, looking shocked, in Silo season 2

Those willing to give Silo a try won’t have to wait for season 2, as it debuts on November 15, 2024. Unlike Fallout, which dropped all of season 1 at once, Apple TV+ gives Silo a weekly release, giving viewers something to look forward to into 2025. Arriving nearly a year and a half after Silo season 1’s ending, season 2 will release new episodes weekly on Fridays through January 17, 2025. So even if you’ve never watched season 1, there’s still time to catch up and join those watching season 2.

” Silo season 2’s story is going in a similar direction by showcasing what happened above ground and how survivors have been deceived.”

One of the driving forces behind Fallout is what happens to Lucy after she leaves her vault and experiences the real world for the first time. Interestingly, Silo season 2’s story is going in a similar direction by showcasing what happened above ground and how survivors have been deceived. Fallout had other characters like the Ghoul and Maximus to follow before bringing their stories together with Lucy’s arc. Juliette is being used similarly since her fate allows the show to explore the wider setting, whether it’s events in the past or present.

Fallout Fans Will Need Replacement Shows While Waiting For Season 2

Silo Is A Short-Term Solution

Walton Goggins as The Ghoul in Fallout looking at New VegasCustom Image by Grant Hermanns

Silo is a fitting replacement option, but it will still only be a short-term solution for a bigger concern of Fallout viewers. It’s no secret that Fallout became a massive hit for Amazon. However, Fallout season 2 likely won’t release until 2026, following a disappointing trend of long delays between seasons. Therefore, Fallout fans may need to look at more than just Silo for sci-fi replacement shows, with the wait time for season 2 being longer than many had initially anticipated.

For recently released sci-fi shows, Apple TV+ offers a few notable titles like Dark Matter, Foundation, and Severance, which returns on the streaming platform the same day that Silo season 2 comes to an end. If you are looking for sci-fi shows tied to a bigger franchise like Fallout, there’s also The Last of Us season 2 and Alien: Earth coming in 2025. Ultimately, it will be challenging to completely replace Fallout, but there are plenty of options alongside Silo to help make the delay a bit easier to handle.