The series Silo is currently in its second season but according to The Hollywood Reporter it received an early renewal, securing a two-season extension that will carry it through to the conclusion of its story with season four.

Silo is halfway through its second season on the streaming service and is based on a trilogy of Hugh Howey’s novels (Wool,Shift,Dust). The program will be able to tell its whole story thanks to the two-season pickup.

With the two-season renewal ensuring a complete narrative, showrunner and executive producer Graham Yost (Justified, The Pacific) expressed his excitement about the opportunity to finish the story He continued to tell The Hollywood reporter.

“It has been a richly rewarding experience to adapt Hugh’s epic novels with our partners at Apple and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring this complete story to the screen over the course of four seasons,” showrunner and executive producer Yost said in a statement. “With the final two chapters of Silo, we can’t wait to give fans of the show an incredibly satisfying conclusion to the many mysteries and unanswered questions contained within the walls of these silos.”

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the shocking news via social media site X   the renewal of Silo for both a third and fourth season, stating, “Excited to share that ‘Silo’ will return for a third AND fourth season! We’re thrilled to support the imagination and inspiration out of the UK as they continue to create world-class films and series,” as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Excited to share that “Silo” will return for a third AND fourth season! We’re thrilled to support the imagination and inspiration out of the UK as they continue to create world-class films and series. pic.twitter.com/hmtszs7hf5

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) December 16, 2024

The series, starring Rebecca Ferguson(The White Queen, The Red Tent) who also serves as an executive producer. The show follows one of the last 10,000 survivors on Earth, living in a mile-deep silo that shields them from the toxic, deadly environment above. Despite the silo’s protective walls, the origins of this refuge remain a mystery, and those who seek answers often meet grim fates. Ferguson portrays Juliette, an engineer determined to uncover the truth behind a loved one’s murder, only to discover a conspiracy far more complex than she could have imagined.

Ferguson tells The Hollywood Reporter “I’ve loved every minute of bringing Juliette to the screen and am immensely proud of what we’ve all created with Silo since the first episode,” said Ferguson. “I have always felt passionately about telling the entire story contained within Hugh Howey’s books, so I couldn’t be happier that audiences around the world have enthusiastically embraced the show. Alongside our parters at Apple, Graham, and the entire cast and crew, I cannot wait to dive into these final two thought-provoking seasons that will beautifully conclude this dystopian tale.”

Matt Cherniss(President and General Manager of WGN America and Tribune Studios, and head of programming at Apple TV+) also praised the series, stating, “The addictive, inventive and moving Silo has had us hooked since day one, and we’ve loved watching global audiences become equally enamored with the world that  Yost has created. As we look to seasons three and four of this ambitious, character-driven sci-fi series — which will conclude Juliette Nichols’ journey and complete Hugh Howey’s epic trilogy of novels — we can’t wait for everyone to experience more of the show’s powerful performances led by the incomparable Ferguson, as well as the unexpected twists, turns and surprises that we’ve come to expect from this very human story.”

The cast of Silo‘s second season features a star-studded ensemble, including Tim Robbins (Shawshank Redemption, The Spoils of Babylon), Common (The Chi, Hell on Wheels), Steve Zahn (Treme, The White Lotus), Harriet Walter (Killing Eve, Ted Lasso), Chinaza Uche (The Bold Type, The Righteous Gemstones), Avi Nash (The Walking Dead, The Path), Alexandria Riley (We Crashed, The Defeated), Shane McRae (Fargo, Sneaky Pete), Remmie Milner (The Wife, Finding Alice), Billy Postlethwaite (The Last Kingdom, Unforgotten), Rick Gomez (The Tick, Band of Brothers), Clare Perkins (EastEnders, Harlots), Caitlin Zoz (The Big Leap, This Is Us), Tanya Moodie (Doctor Who, The Split), and Iain Glen (Game of Thrones, Titans), as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Produced by Apple Studios, the series is executive produced by  Yost , along with Michael Dinner (Halt and Catch Fire, The Mindy Project), Nina Jack (The Office), Joanna Thapa (The Morning Show),  Ferguson, Morten Tyldum (The Terror, Wayward Pines), Hugh Howey (Silo, Shift), Fred Golan (Sneaky Pete, The Defenders), Rémi Aubuchon (The Killing, The Walking Dead), and AMC Studios.

As Silo continues its gripping journey through its second season, the exciting news of its two-season renewal ensures that viewers will witness the epic conclusion of its dystopian saga. With the show now set to reach its full narrative arc, fans can look forward to a satisfying conclusion to the mysteries that have captivated them. The series, based on Hugh Howey’s bestselling trilogy, has clearly resonated with global audiences, and with top-tier performances from Ferguson and the stellar supporting cast, it promises to deliver even more intrigue and unexpected twists.

As the show races toward its conclusion, both fans and creators are eager to see how this ambitious and thought-provoking tale unfolds over the next two seasons.