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[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 hours ago

I thought S02E01 had too many flashbacks. Not much actually happened. But I’m still excited for the rest of the season.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) (2 children)

I thought S2E01 was decent. Definitely going to watch the rest of Season 2.

I enjoyed season 1 and I generally dislike the "streaming company does a series based on famous sci-fi author's work" format.

Debating whether to start reading the novels or watch the streaming series and then go through the novels.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

The first season diverged from the first novel significantly and I felt like it was a much worse story because of it.

The author did a great job in world building and storytelling that just didn’t work on screen.

For example, the opening vignette is the sheriff walking up the stairs to leave the Silo. It’s an in depth meditation on the worn steps, his personal feelings (but not motivations) and concludes with the somewhat shocking death.

That just didn’t happen in the show as effectively.

I haven’t read book 2, and I’m not sure I will.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

This actually makes me want to read the books even more.

I am curious why you don't think you'll read the second and third books.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 hours ago

Book one ends on an interesting note.

Book two goes back in time to show us more history.

I just wasn’t in the mood for a retread of ideas that were hinted at in book one and were largely just themes or stories ripped from Fallout

Not to say it was bad… just not excellent. I’m a harsh critic

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I haven’t seen the show yet, but I have read the books and they are awesome. They start excellent and just keep getting better. I should probably re-read them now huh

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 hours ago

Good to hear. I might have to just go for it and start the novels, I will most probably end up watching the series anyways.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 17 hours ago

Enjoyed s1 and s2e1 was good.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 14 hours ago

If you liked Silo, give Fallout a shot as well.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 18 hours ago (2 children)

Really? The first season has an interesting premise but spins around with empty episodes. Dunno if it gets better by the end. The cast is great though

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 hours ago

I agree. Season 1 felt hollow

[–] [email protected] 5 points 16 hours ago

Haven’t seen s2 yet, and in hindsight does seem repetitive, but I feel it works for me because it reinforces how crazy/committed you have to be to undertake her course of action.