Netflix Just Dropped a Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Series That’s Beating Silo With a 93% RT Score

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Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Eternaut.

Among the top-tier post-apocalyptic series currently airing, “Silo” stands out as one of the best. However, Netflix’s new 93% Rotten Tomatoes rated show from the same genre isn’t too far behind. Adapted from Hugh Howey’s book series with the same title, “Silo” is now two seasons deep and boasts an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 89%. While season 2 of “Silo” didn’t receive as warm a reception as its first season and was criticized for pacing issues, the Apple TV+ sci-fi series has been doing quite well so far and is expected to continue its growth with the confirmed season 3.

Although filming for Silo season 3 has been completed, it’s going to take some time before it becomes available on Apple TV+. In the meantime, fans can enjoy another series with a post-apocalyptic theme that has received great critical acclaim. While no show can fully replace Silo due to its distinct qualities, this new Netflix sci-fi series offers an experience quite similar to a post-apocalyptic world.

Netflix’s The Eternaut Is Perfect For Fans Of Silo

The Eternaut Initially Adopts A Familiar Story Setup

In the early scenes of both “Silo” and “The Eternaut”, it’s clear that the inhabitants cannot venture outside due to harmful conditions – in Silo, it’s poisonous air, while in The Eternaut, it’s toxic snowfall. Characters in both stories equip themselves with protective gear like vacuum suits and masks before venturing out to uncover the truth about their environment.

Though The Eternaut evolves into a story that primarily focuses on alien invasions and time loops as it unfolds, some aspects of its plot align with Silo’s narrative. Both shows share a common theme in that they explore how humans can become both intrigued and suspicious when confronted by the unknown. In these narratives, an encompassing power manipulates the masses to maintain control, and the main character embarks on a perilous journey of resistance against this oppressive force.

Why The Eternaut’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Is So High

The Eternaut Stays True To Its Source Material

Just like Silo, The Eternaut is garnering widespread acclaim for staying faithful to its source material rather than making drastic changes. As noted in Ebaster’s review of The Eternaut, the Netflix series doesn’t hesitate to update the original tale but manages to preserve its fundamental aspects. The Eternaut stands out even more with its chilling images of vibrant yet desolate snow-covered cityscapes. It fully envelops viewers in its post-apocalyptic narrative by effectively portraying the extent of devastation brought about by the central world-ending event through visual storytelling.

In the vast landscape of alien invasion films and series that have graced both the big and small screens since the early days of cinema, it’s quite a challenge to carve out a distinct niche. Nevertheless, The Eternaut manages to establish its own unique voice by weaving a complex tale of an alien invasion, which doubles as a poignant metaphor for a veteran’s battles with PTSD. Similar to the first season of Silo, The Eternaut deftly maintains a veil of mystery over its storyline in its inaugural chapter, yet offers sufficient twists to spark intrigue and anticipation for future episodes.

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2025-05-04 06:57